Valencia Basket suffers an unexpected home defeat against iLERNA Lleida (100-105) in the first match of the ACB. The orange team, which claimed the title just three months ago, could not complete their comeback at the Roig Arena.
The Real Madrid achieved a hard-fought victory against Unicaja (89-87) in the first match of the ACB season. Pedro Martínez's team needed a comeback in the final minutes to avoid an initial stumble, sealing the win with two free throws from Facu Campazzo.
The Girona achieved its first victory in the Liga Endesa by defeating UCAM Murcia 84-77 at Fontajau. After a game marked by collective inaccuracy in the first three quarters, the home team found its best version in the final stretch, with Jassel Pérez as the key player, scoring 20 points and a valuation of 30.
ACB Basket experienced a day of spectacular comebacks. The Baskonia achieved the most dramatic victory by overcoming Burgos 98-97 with a 2+1 from Damion Baugh with just 13 seconds remaining. Casademont Zaragoza, Río Breogán, and Bàsquet Girona also triumphed in close matches that were decided in the final moments.
Kosner Baskonia completed a spectacular comeback against Recoletas Salud SPB at the Coliseum Burgos, winning 97-98 in a match of the 1st round of the Liga Endesa. The team from Vitoria tied the score with two minutes remaining and sealed the victory with a 2+1 from Baugh, while Steward missed the last shot from Burgos with 13 seconds left to play.
The FC Barcelona starts with a victory in the Liga Endesa by defeating Leyma Coruña 119-101. Olek Balcerowski sets a personal record with 21 points in his debut as a Barça player, while other Galician teams also celebrate victories on the opening day.
MoraBanc Andorra advances in the construction of its roster for the upcoming season with the imminent addition of Cameron McGriff, an American forward coming from the NBA Development League. The player, who was with the Salt Lake City Stars, brings European experience and a scoring profile that strengthens the goals of Zan Tabak's team.
The Arbitration Department of the ACB has launched Ref360, a comprehensive program presented during the preparation stage at L'Alqueria del Basket in Valencia. The initiative combines physical, psycho-behavioral, nutritional, and professional support to enhance referees' performance.
Mohamed Dabone, the jewel of the FC Barcelona academy, has received approval from the Council of Ministers to obtain Spanish nationality. At 14 years old, the pivot of Burkinabé origin will be able to represent the Spanish national team without FIBA restrictions.
Zacharie Perrin joins iLERNA Lleida for two seasons after a strong campaign in the BKT EuroCup with the German team. The French forward brings European experience and notable statistics in continental competition.
The Endesa League faces its first matchday with a long list of affected players. From muscle injuries to ligament tears, the teams arrive at the kickoff with several questions regarding the availability of their key players.
The Ilerna Lleida faces a poor start to the season following the serious injury of Atoumane Diagne, which will keep him out of competition for the entire campaign. The club has quickly responded by signing Aziz Bandaogo, a 2.13-meter Senegalese center from the Turkish league, to fill the power forward position in the interior game.