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EMBL / BNXT

Limburg United collect first ever trophy and win the Belgian Cup

Congratulations to Hubo Limburg United for capturing their first ever trophy in the club’s history! They are the 2021-’22 Belgian Cup Winner. In an excellent game and great atmosphere Oostende seemed in control throughout 3 quarters, leading it 52-56 headed into the final quarter. In that final quarter Limburg did what no one really expected….

EMBL / BNXT

Kangoeroes defeat ZZ Leiden in first game of the Cross-Border phase

In the first game of the cross-border phase of the BNXT League it’s Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen who comes away with the close win against ZZ Leiden Basketball, 98-93. Kangoeroes came out swinging in the opening quarter and immediately ran out to a double digit lead before Leiden was able to find their rhythm. Leiden recovered…

EMBL / BNXT

Jaylen Hands extends his contract with the Antwerp Giants

Jaylen Hands extends his contract with the Antwerp Giants, untile the end of the season. Jaylen Hands will remain with Antwerp until the end of the season The American combo guard joined Antwerp a few weeks ago to replace the injured Markel Brown. Hands was able to quickly convince the club and the fans.”He was…

EMBL / BNXT

Ian Hanavan and Phoenix Brussels part ways

Ian Hanavan and Phoenix Brussels part ways, the team announced on Monday. The loss against Liège was the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Ian Hanavan is no longer the head coach of Phoenix Brussels. After a difficult first year, Brussels’s board decided to continue with Ian Hanavan, considering that the team he had last…

EMBL / BNXT

Former Aalst player signs in NBA

Former Aalst player signs in NBA, with the Charlotte Hornets. Last season, Cameron McGriff played for Aalst in EMBL. With Aalst, he averaged 13.5 points, 5 rebounds, 1.3 assist and 1 steal. The Charlotte Hornets announced that McGriff signed an unguaranteed contract with the team, ahead of the NBA season. It’s not the first time…

EMBL / BNXT

Limburg United dismiss Sacha Massot

Limburg United dismiss Sacha Massot, with immediate effect. Limburg United announced on Thursday morning that they have taken the decision to separate, with immediate effect, from their coach Sacha Massot. This departure comes after three defeats in as many games in the BNXT League. The defeats against Antwerp (72-81), Mons (67-68) and this Wednesday on…

EMBL / BNXT

Antwerp beats Nancy

Antwerp beats Nancy, in a friendly game in Vittel (70-81). With most of his new signings (Matthew Tiby was out and Markel Brown on limited minutes), Antwerp played a friendly game against Nancy (Pro B, France). If Nancy started the game strongly (10-3 after 5′), the entry of Elvar Fridriksson changed the game. The point-guard…

EMBL / BNXTTransfers

Brussels Basketball signs Joel Ekamba (VIDEO)

Brussels Basketball signs youngster Joel Ekamba, who played for Monaco. Joel Ekamba signs a In 2019, Ekamba left Mons-Hainaut to sign with Limoges in France. In 2020, after a good season in the U21 championship, he left Limoges for Monaco. In 2020-2021, he played 3 games with Monaco in U21, where he averaged 14 points,…

EMBL / BNXT

Vrenz Bleijenbergh will leave Antwerp, he declares for 2021 NBA Draft

Vrenz Bleijenbergh will leave Antwerp, he declares for 2021 NBA Draft as expected. After the elimination against Mons, Vrenz Bleijenbergh decided to announce that he’s leaving Antwerp and he declares for 2021 NBA Draft as expected. Vrenz Bleijenbergh Now it’s time for a new chapter “17 years spent with this incredible team: Antwerp Giants …..

EMBL / BNXT

Games of the EMBL Final will be available on a big screen in Oostende

Games of the EMBL Final will be available on a big screen in Oostende, like BCO already did for the semi-final. Before the semi-final against Limburg, Filou Oostende decided to set up a large LED screen of 16m2 outside of the Versluys Dôme. This big screen will also be available now for the games of…