Bursaspor has successfully booked their place in the 2025-26 Basketball Champions League (BCL) regular season. They became the first team to advance from the qualifiers after a convincing 77–58 victory over the Antwerp Giants.
💪 Dominant Performance Seals the Win
Bursaspor’s victory was built on a powerful defensive effort. The team took control of the game with an impressive 30–9 run spanning the first and second quarters, establishing a comfortable 41–28 lead by halftime. They managed the game well in the second half, maintaining their advantage to secure the win. V.J. King was a key contributor with 16 points, six rebounds, and three steals, while Brandon Childress and Berk Akin added 12 and 11 points, respectively.
🗓️ What’s Next for Bursaspor?
After this successful qualifying campaign, Bursaspor now joins Group C in the BCL regular season. It will be a challenging group, as they are set to compete against established teams like Joventut Badalona, Hapoel Holon, and Cholet Basket. Fans can look forward to some exciting matchups as the team returns to the BCL main stage.
🔥 Action from Other Qualifiers
In other BCL qualifying action, the final for Tournament 1 is now set. Patrioti Levice will face the Bakken Bears for the remaining spot in the regular season. Patrioti Levice secured their place with an 81–69 win over Kalev/Kramo, thanks to an outstanding all-around game from Andre Wesson, who finished with 24 points, 14 rebounds, and six steals. Meanwhile, the Bakken Bears defeated Heroes Den Bosch 82–77, led by strong scoring from Tymu Chenery and Sylvester Pedersen.
