Alba Berlin beats Hamburg in the first test: 107:74!

Alba Berlin beats Hamburg in the first test: 107:74!

Alba Berlin recently played its first friendly match of the new season with an impressive win against Veolia Towers Hamburg. With a clear result of 107:74, the Berliners impressively demonstrated their ambitions for the coming season. In this non-public game, which took place on August 24, 2025, the halftime score was 47:39 for Alba, which underlined the team's performance until the final siren.

Particularly noteworthy were the performances of Jack Kayil and Boogie Ellis, who were both the best scorers of the game with 16 points each. Despite the absence of team captain Martin Hermannsson, who was absent due to his commitments with the Icelandic national team, Alba showed a strong team performance. The team only had eight professionals, supplemented by guest player Bennet Hundt and a youth player from the NBBL.

New additions and their integration

In another test match that Alba Berlin previously played, the Berliners had to admit defeat against RASTA Vechta. However, inspiration for future success could come from the performances of new signings Will McDowell-White and Trevion Williams, who were making their first impressions for their new team. McDowell-White recorded 3 points and 5 assists, while Williams had 7 points and 7 rebounds. The best scorer in this game was Matteo Spagnolo with 14 points and 5 assists.

The team is already showing enormous development before the first competitive games. The next challenge is a test match against the Löwen Braunschweig in Oranienburg on Saturday at 4 p.m. The first competitive game is scheduled for October 3rd, when the Berliners will play against newly promoted Trier.

A story steeped in tradition

Alba Berlin, founded in 1905, looks back on an impressive history in German basketball. The team has not only celebrated countless successes in the Bundesliga, including championship titles in the years 1997 to 2003 and in the most recent years 2020 to 2022, but also gained international experience. With two Euroleague victories in the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 seasons, Alba made a name for himself in the European basketball landscape.

As one of the most traditional teams in Germany, Alba is not only very popular with fans, but also relies on continuous improvement. The new test players and the development of young talent are at the heart of the club's strategy. The challenges ahead of the season are certain, but the base of talented players gives hope for positive results.