BBL Daily - 06 November 2026
European Cups
Vechta hosts Chemnitz in crucial BBL match-up
Vechta and Chemnitz will face each other in a crucial match-up in the BBL, with both teams having two wins and five losses. The two teams have already met once this season, with Vechta winning 100:74 away from home. Chemnitz has also had success, beating Ludwigsburg 94:78. In their last match, Chemnitz suffered a 84:96 defeat to Buducnost VOLI Podgorica in the BKT EuroCup. Vechta’s Tommy Kuhse, who made a successful comeback from injury, will face an old acquaintance in Stefan Smith, who now plays for Chemnitz. Smith averages 15.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. The match will be a key test for both teams, with the winner gaining momentum in the league.
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Alba Berlin Hosts Keltern in Crucial DBBL Top-Spot Match
Alba Berlin, the reigning DBBL champions and current second-placed team, will face off against Keltern, the current leaders, in a highly anticipated match this Saturday. The game is a rematch of the teams’ previous encounters, with Alba Berlin seeking to bounce back from a 58-79 loss to Panathinaikos in the EuroCup. The team had previously won 70-52 against Halle in a DBBL top-spot match, but was unable to carry that momentum into the EuroCup game. Lilli Schultze, who had been out due to illness, made a successful return to the team with 9 points. The match against Keltern will be a crucial test for Alba Berlin, who will need to maintain their performance over a longer period of time to achieve success.
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Rostock faces tough test against Ulm in BBL matchup
Rostock Seawolves, undefeated at home in the BBL, face a tough test against ratiopharm Ulm, who are struggling with an away record of only one win in four games. Ulm’s Michael Rataj, a top scorer with 17.0 points per game, has been impressive since joining the team, averaging 5.7 rebounds and shooting 44.4% from three-point range. He will face off against Artur Konontsuk, an Estonian international who has also been in top form since joining Ulm, averaging 13.9 points and shooting 43.2% from three-point range. The two teams have different recent results, with Rostock winning 86-59 against San Pablo Burgos and Ulm losing 82-96 to Bahcesehir College Istanbul.
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Rostock Seawolves Seek Fourth Consecutive Home Win
The Rostock Seawolves will host ratiopharm ulm at the StadtHalle Rostock on November 7th at 18:30 CET. The game is expected to attract around 4,000 spectators. The Seawolves are seeking their third win in a week, following a surprise victory over FC Bayern Basketball and their first-ever EuroCup win in Burgos. They have not lost a home game in the easyCredit BBL this season. Ulm, on the other hand, has had a significant roster overhaul, with 10 players leaving and 8 new additions, including Michael Rataj from ALBA Berlin and Ibi Watson from Bamberg. The team is led by coach Ty Harrelson, who has been tasked with performing well with his new team. Ulm has a 3-4 record in the easyCredit BBL and a 3-3 record in the EuroCup, where they are currently fourth in their group.
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Rostock Seawolves dominate Burgos in Eurocup victory
The Rostock Seawolves secured their second win in the Eurocup, defeating Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos 86-59 on the 6th matchday. The team, led by coach Przemysław Frasunkiewicz, dominated the game from the start, with a 27-14 lead in the first quarter. The Seawolves’ three-point shooting was particularly effective, with TJ Crockett Jr. and captain Robin Amaize contributing to the team’s success. Burgos struggled to keep up, with the Seawolves maintaining a significant lead throughout the game. The win moves the Seawolves to 2-0 in the group, and they remain in contention for a spot in the Eurocup playoffs. The team’s next Eurocup game is against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on November 10.
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RASTA Vechta faces NINERS Chemnitz in crucial BBL match
RASTA Vechta, currently 15th in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga, will face 16th-placed NINERS Chemnitz on Saturday. Both teams won their last league games, but their overall performance has been affected by injuries and roster changes. RASTA Vechta has been missing key players for several weeks, while NINERS Chemnitz underwent a major overhaul in the summer, with 12 new players joining the team. RASTA Vechta’s head coach Christian Held believes that the table has little significance at this stage, and that NINERS Chemnitz is a strong team with a talented roster. Held’s team was boosted by the return of Tommy Kuhse, who scored 24 points, had 7 assists, and 4 rebounds in his first game back from injury, a 100-74 win over Hagen.
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Bonn Hosts Braunschweig, Who Have Lost Their Last Four Games
The Braunschweig Löwen, who started the season with three consecutive wins and a successful Netto BBL Pokal campaign, have lost their last four games. They were defeated 72-96 at home by Würzburg and 66-108 by Munich, while Bonn won a crucial game against Berlin 95-88 and also beat Bnei Penlink Herzliya 101-89 in the BCL. The game will feature a matchup between two of the top bank players in the league, Bonn’s John-Michael Wright and Braunschweig’s Sheldon Edwards, who are second and third in the league in scoring, respectively. Wright leads the league in points per game for bank players with 15.6, while Edwards is third with 12.0 points per game. Bonn’s Alijah Comithier and DeJour Reaves are also key players for their team.
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Bamberg Baskets visit Trier Gladiators in key BBL matchup
The VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier will host the BMA 365 Bamberg Baskets, the current German Cup champions and one of the most successful German basketball clubs of all time, on Saturday, November 7th. The game is part of the MAX Nuts-Spieltag and will be played at 18:30 in the SWT Arena. Bamberg, with a new roster featuring only two players from last season, has started the new season with four wins and three losses, placing them eighth in the BBL standings. They come to Trier with two recent victories, having beaten Oldenburg 80-70 and Jena 88-78. Bamberg’s Trevon Scott and Jordan Wright are the team’s top scorers, averaging 15.1 and 14.7 points per game, respectively. The Gladiators, meanwhile, will face a tough challenge as four of their current players, including Maik Zirbes, Moritz Krimmer, EJ Onu, and Austin Crowley, have played for Bamberg in the past.
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Oldenburg faces tough test in Ludwigsburg
The EWE Baskets Oldenburg are seeking their first win in six games as they visit the MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg. Oldenburg have lost their last five games, including a 65-81 defeat in Ulm, where head coach Milenko Bogicevic and player Tylan Pope were disqualified. Ludwigsburg also suffered a defeat in Chemnitz, losing 78-94. The two teams are separated by just one win in the standings, with Ludwigsburg at 4-3 and Oldenburg at 3-4. The game may feature a matchup between big men Thomas Rutherford and Demajeo Wiggins, who average 11.1 points and 7.6 rebounds for Ludwigsburg, and 11.0 points and 9.0 rebounds for Oldenburg, respectively. Oldenburg’s team statistics are concerning, with the lowest average points scored in the league (74.4), the second-lowest two-point percentage (51.2%), and the worst free throw percentage (63.4%).
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