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BBL Daily - 05 November 2026

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November 5, 2026

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Ratiopharm Ulm Defeat EWE Baskets Oldenburg 81:65

Played Saturday, 31 October 2026

Ratiopharm Ulm secured an 81:65 win over EWE Baskets Oldenburg in their recent Bundesliga match. The game was marked by controversy, with EWE Baskets Oldenburg’s Tylan Pope being handed a three-game suspension and a €2,000 fine for a headbutt against Michael Rataj. The referee, Dirk Horstmann, deemed the headbutt a foul and not related to the game. Pope had been disqualified in the 37th minute of the game. Additionally, both head coaches, Ty Harrelson of Ratiopharm Ulm and Milenko Bogicevic of EWE Baskets Oldenburg, were fined €1,500 for violating sports discipline, but their suspensions were lifted. The match was a heated one, with the final score being 81:65 in favor of Ratiopharm Ulm.

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Bonn Beat Berlin in Thrilling EasyCredit BBL Match

Played Sunday, 01 November 2026 (updated with new sources)

Telekom Baskets Bonn secured a 95-88 victory over ALBA BERLIN in the EasyCredit BBL, remaining undefeated at home this season. The match, which took place on November 1, 2023, at the Telekom Dome in Bonn, saw Bonn’s John-Michael Wright emerge as the top scorer with 22 points, including five three-pointers. Bonn’s offense was on fire, making 16 three-pointers out of 30 attempts, with 53.3% accuracy. Meanwhile, ALBA BERLIN struggled on the road, failing to secure their first win away from home this season. The win marked Bonn’s fifth home victory of the season, while Berlin suffered their first loss of the season, dropping to 5-1. The match was closely contested, with both teams displaying high-quality offense throughout the game.

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European Cups

Skyliners Frankfurt Suffer EuroCup Defeat in Ankara

Skyliners Frankfurt suffered a 78-98 defeat in Ankara in the Basketball-EuroCup. The home team, who had only one win from their first five games, took an early lead. However, Frankfurt, driven by Isaiah Swope’s scoring, managed to stay in the game, with the score at 45-51 at halftime. Coach Klaus Perwas urged his team to increase their tempo and physicality, but ultimately, the game slipped away from them in the third quarter. The loss was a setback for Frankfurt, who had previously gone eight games without a defeat in all competitions. The team’s EuroCup record is now 6-6, with a top-four finish in their group required to qualify for the end-of-season playoffs.

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Syntainics MBC Clinches Top Spot in Group A with Thrilling Win

Syntainics MBC secured the top spot in Hauptrundengruppe A with a 107-87 victory over Hefte Helfen Bulls Kapfenberg. The win, which came after a strong finish, saw the team take an eight-point lead over UMF Tindastoll from Iceland. Borisa Simanic led the team with 25 points, a season-high in any competition, while Kostja Mushidi was absent due to a back injury. The win was made possible by a strong team effort, with the fans from the opposing team creating a lively atmosphere in Kapfenberg. The team’s victory was celebrated by the fans, who were thanked by the players for their support.

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Alba Berlin Women Fall to Panathinaikos in EuroCup

Alba Berlin’s women’s basketball team lost their EuroCup home game against Panathinaikos Athens on Wednesday, 58-79. The Greek visitors took an early lead in the first quarter, 13-17, and maintained a strong defense throughout the game. Alba Berlin narrowed the gap to 27-39 at halftime, but ultimately failed to mount a comeback. The team, led by captain Lena Gohlisch, had been looking to build on their recent success in the DBBL, where they secured second place with a strong defensive performance. Lilli Schultze returned from illness to join the team, but it was not enough to overcome the visitors’ strong start and defense. Alba Berlin will look to bounce back in their next DBBL game against Rutronik Stars Keltern on November 7th.

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Trier crush KB Trepca 96:59 in FIBA Europe Cup match

The VET-Concept Gladiators Trier secured a convincing 96:59 win over KB Trepca in their FIBA Europe Cup match. The home team, led by Terrell Harris with 15 points, dominated the game from the start, with a 5:0 blitz start and a strong defensive performance. The Gladiators maintained a significant lead throughout the game, with a 23:11 advantage at the first quarter end. Harris continued to contribute to the team’s success, scoring two three-pointers to increase the lead to 29:13. The visitors struggled with poor shooting percentages, while the Gladiators’ transition game allowed them to score quickly and easily. The win sets up a home match against Bamberg, the current cup holders, on Saturday.

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Syntainics MBC win in Kapfenberg, fourth win in ENBL

Syntainics MBC secured their fourth win in the European North Basketball League (ENBL) with a 107:87 victory over Hefte Helfen Bulls Kapfenberg, the Austrian champions. The team, led by head coach Vladimir Jovanovic, had a tough game in the first three quarters, but pulled ahead in the final quarter. Jalen Cooper led the hosts with 25 points, while Borisa Simanic and Vuk Radojicic scored 25 and 20 points respectively for Syntainics MBC. This win comes after eight games in 30 days, and the team will face Skyliners Frankfurt at home on Sunday in the BBL.

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Veolia Towers Hamburg sign Jahvon Blair for the rest of the season

The Veolia Towers Hamburg have signed Jahvon Blair, a 28-year-old Canadian national team player, for the rest of the season 2026/27. Blair comes from the French first-division team Roanne and will wear the number 1 jersey. He is a 1.90-meter-tall playmaker who can score and set up his teammates for scoring opportunities. With his signing, the Veolia Towers aim to strengthen their backcourt, which has been affected by injuries. Coach Benka Barloschky believes Blair will bring additional danger from outside and depth to the guard positions. Blair has experience playing in France’s second-highest league, where he was one of the most productive guards in recent years. He has also played for the Canadian national team, with 17 games under his belt. Blair’s professional career has taken him to Greece, Finland, and Mexico, but he has always maintained a connection to his Canadian roots, which he hopes will serve him well in his new role with the Veolia Towers.

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Seawolves Secure First-Ever Eurocup Away Win

The Rostock Seawolves secured their first-ever away win in the Eurocup with an 86:59 victory over San Pablo Burgos in Spain. This marks their second win in the sixth group stage game, following their first win in the Basketball Bundesliga against FC Bayern Munich. TJ Crockett led the team with 19 points. The Seawolves dominated the game from the start, with a 15-1 run after falling behind 12-13. They maintained a significant lead throughout the game, with a 31-point advantage at one point. Despite Burgos’ late comeback attempts, Rostock preserved their lead and secured the win.

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Around the League

Bamberg Baskets’ 4th DBBL Win in a Row, Bayern’s First BBL Loss

The Bamberg Baskets have secured their 4th win in a row in the DBBL, while the Bayern suffered their first loss in the BBL. The Baskets’ recent success was discussed on their podcast, ‘Auszeit’, by hosts David, Karsten, and Sven. They also talked about the emotional game between ratiopharm ulm and the EWE Baskets Oldenburg. The podcast covers various topics, including the Baskets’ home game and the Bayern’s first BBL loss. The hosts also revealed what the numbers on the BBL players’ jerseys signify. The podcast is available on popular platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, and Deezer.

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Rostock Seawolves Name Clara Inwald and Oskar Fenger October’s Talents

The Rostock Seawolves have named Clara Inwald and Oskar Fenger as their October’s Nachwuchstalent des Monats. Clara Inwald, born in 2011, has been part of the team since last season and has shown significant improvement in her first four games, contributing to the team’s wins with strong performances. She is also praised for her positive personality, which helps to create a sense of unity among the team. Oskar Fenger, born in 2010, joined the Seawolves from the BG Zehlendorf this summer and has settled well into the NBBL and ProB teams. He has worked hard to develop his skills, particularly in the ProB, and has shown discipline in his training and preparation. Both players are seen as promising talents for the future.

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Phoenix Hagen to Face ALBA Berlin in Netto BBL Pokal Quarterfinals

Phoenix Hagen, the newly promoted team, will face ALBA Berlin in the quarterfinals of the Netto BBL Pokal in five weeks’ time. The two teams last met in 2016, with Berlin winning 77-81, but the result was later annulled due to Hagen’s insolvency. Hagen has since returned to the top league and has been making a strong impression, with Cameron Krutwig emerging as a key player. Krutwig, a US-American center, has been averaging 13.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, making him the fourth-most efficient player in the league. ALBA Berlin, on the other hand, has been struggling, with a disappointing 3-4 record, one more win than Hagen’s 2-5 record. Berlin’s loss to Bonn on Sunday and Hagen’s defeat to Vechta on Friday have put both teams back to reality, but the upcoming match against each other may be a chance for them to get familiar with each other before the big showdown in the quarterfinals.

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Phoenix Hagen Ready for Takeoff with BBL Ambitions

Phoenix Hagen is gearing up for the ProA-Playoffs with a unique team-building exercise. The team, aiming to reach the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), visited the Dortmund Airport to take a team photo on the airport’s grounds. The idea was to capture a memorable image, but it turned out to be a challenging task due to security zones and ongoing airport operations. The team’s management has been in talks with the airport administration and local airlines to secure permission for the photo shoot. The goal is to create a team photo that represents the city and its region, symbolizing the team’s ambition to bring the community together. With the airport’s motto ‘Bringing people together’ aligning with their own goals, Phoenix Hagen is eager to make a statement and showcase their team spirit.

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