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Category: EMBL / BNXT

EuroMillions Basketball / BNXT League

Belgian Youngsters AbroadEMBL / BNXTTDM1

Player Profile: Ajay Mitchell

It’s never easy to find that perfect environment. This past summer talented youngster Ajay Mitchell had a tough decision to make. After 2 very solid European Tournaments with the Belgian National Youth Teams (U16 & U18) and a strong berth at the NBA Academy Games (9.5 ppg) Mitchell had started raising some eyebrows with his clearly visible…

EMBL / BNXT

Player Profile: William Robeyns.

Despite the rough season Brussels Basketball is going through with their future in EuroMillions Basketball still in doubt, there have been some bright spots for them as well. One of those bright spots is definitely the emergence of William Robeyns who in his 2nd year in Brussels (and his 6th overall in the league) is having a break-out season…

EMBL / BNXT

What holds the future for Brussels Basket?

We all know that the phoenix rises from the ashes of its predecessor… but what about the Brussels’ Phoenix? It’s been 2 weeks since Head Coach Serge Crevecoeur announced his departure of the club at the end of the season. An announcement which left Brussels Basketball reeling and which very likely could mean the end of the club in EuroMillions…

EMBL / BNXT

Player Profile: Hans Vanwijn

“Coming back stronger”. That seems to be the motivation which drives Hans Vanwijn this season. The 2015-’16 Belgian Youngster of the Year who had been on a steady climb ever since joining the EuroMillions Basketball League in 2013 unexpectedly saw his rise grind to a halt last season when his numbers dropped significantly and although his team…

EMBL / BNXT

Leuven Bears moving upwards.

It’s been a long time coming for the Leuven Bears. After dangling at the bottom of the standings for the past 6 seasons the Bears are finally looking like they will reach the playoffs again. Currently sitting comfortably in 5th place in the league with their 7-6 record they are being carried by their US players…

EMBL / BNXT

Brussels Basket dropping out of EMBL?

Sad news for Brussels Basketball. Not only did Serge Crevecoeur announce that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season, but it seems like the club will take a step back from EuroMillions Basketball and will rejoin #TDM1 in the 2020-’21 season, leaving the already flailing league with only 9 clubs (and that is only if Liège manages…

EMBL / BNXT

Spirou goes down in the final quarter

Spirou Basket Charleroi went down in the final quarter against the Bakken Bears and take the 78-82 loss. Josh Sharma had himself an excellent game for Les Spirous and finished with 19 pts, 16 rebs & 3 blks. Alex Libert chipped in with 15 pts & 6 asts, while Anthony Beane recorded 13 pts.

EMBL / BNXT

Francis Torreborre joins Liège Basket

Some transfer news for VOO Liège Basket who have signed athletic guard Francis Torreborre. Torreborre had been without a team so far this season after he had spent last year playing in the Italian Fourth Division with Il Globo Basket Isernia where he put down impressive numbers with his 18.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 4.1 apg & 2.1…

EMBL / BNXT

Boukichou joins Spirou Charleroi.

After yet another loss for Spirou Basket Charleroi earlier this afternoon at Okapi Aalstar it became painfully clear that their big men were not living up to the expectations and thus Spirou have attracted a new center in the form of Khalid Boukichou. Boukichou – who had been without a team after he finished last season at Nancy…

EMBL / BNXT

Charleroi defeats Karsiyaka

Spirou Basket Charleroi completes a very successful evening for the Belgian teams in the European competitions (also for the women with wins for Castors Braine and Kangoeroes) as they win their home-game against Karsiyaka with the 81-76 final score. Anthony Beane was red-hot throughout the entire game and really carried Spirou in the opening half. And when…