Cheque Presentation by BASCOL

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ZAK
ELA Luxembourg

During the 2026 Annual General Meeting, the Bascol committee had the pleasure of presenting three cheques to charitable associations: ELA Luxembourg, ZAK, and the Lux Rollers, each receiving a cheque of €750 thanks to the funds collected from technical fouls during the season.

The recipients of this season’s 2026 BASCOL Medal of Merit.

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Luxembourgish corporate basketball, through BASCOL, has grown and strengthened its reputation thanks to the exceptional commitment of several individuals who dedicated many years of service to the association and to corporate sports.

Ivano Lotti, a former CFL player, made a significant impact on BASCOL through his experience, leadership, and passion for sports. His constant dedication, vision, and the values he embodies — discipline, team spirit, and commitment — greatly contributed to the development and long-term sustainability of Luxembourgish corporate basketball. In recognition of his outstanding achievements and exemplary commitment, he was awarded the title of Honorary President of BASCOL as well as the BASCOL Medal of Merit.

For more than 35 years, Daniel Philippy managed the association’s accounts with great rigor, responsibility, and professionalism. His discreet yet essential work ensured the sound and efficient management of BASCOL. In recognition of his loyal service and valuable contribution, he was awarded the BASCOL Medal of Merit.

The Black Lions Dudelange club proposed the candidacy of Tom Schroeder for this distinction. As a player, coach, and later President of BASCOL following Ivano Lotti, Tom Schroeder continued to develop the association with enthusiasm and determination. Through his unifying spirit, innovative ideas, and personal dedication, BASCOL continued to evolve in an atmosphere of friendliness, professionalism, and passion. His commitment was recognized with the BASCOL Medal of Merit.

The BASCOL committee also honored Nico Vesque, from the BBC BIL club, for more than 25 years dedicated to auditing the association’s accounts and finances. Through his professionalism, rigor, and constant commitment, he played an essential role in ensuring the sound financial management of BASCOL, earning him the BASCOL Medal of Merit.

Finally, the AS CFL club proposed the candidacy of Georges Wolter in recognition of his commitment and his many contributions to the club. Over the years, he held several important positions within AS CFL, including player, secretary, treasurer, and president during the past decade. Through his dedication and continuous involvement, he greatly contributed to the development and stability of the club within BASCOL.

Bascol Cup Report

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The winners of the 2026 BASCOL Cup are the Black Lions Dudelange, who defeated Team Teaching by 79–55 in front of 350 spectators.
Final of the 2026 BASCOL Cup
Black Lions controlled the Bascol Coupe final at Coque/Arena, beating Team Teaching 79-55 after a steady push-and-pull that turned into a convincing separation after halftime.
The hosts opened 6-0 on back-to-back triples by Angelo Barnellini and Denis Wirtz and closed the first quarter up 24-16, fueled by Wirtz’s barrage of four made threes in the period. Team Teaching steadied in the second. Xavier Engel and Jean De Marchi trimmed the margin, and a sequence of free throws by De Marchi following a technical on coach Tom Schroeder and a player technical cut it to 36-33. Tom Schumacher’s calm at the line restored a two-possession cushion for Black Lions at the break (38-33).
The third quarter decided it. After De Marchi’s triple made it 40-36, Schumacher and Wirtz answered before Barnellini buried two threes on consecutive trips for 51-38, prompting a timeout. Even as Wirtz, who had been in early foul trouble, fouled out in the third, Black Lions kept rolling behind Schumacher’s free throws and composure, taking a 57-42 lead into the fourth.
Barnellini struck again from deep to start the last quarter, and with Fränk Fasbender active inside, the gap ballooned. Engel answered with two late threes, but Black Lions’ perimeter rhythm never dipped. The highest lead reached +26 at 79-53 before the final 79-55.
Barnellini (24) was the game’s long-range headline with eight made threes, while Schumacher added 25, including nine free throws and four triples. Wirtz added 17 with five threes despite fouling out. For Team Teaching, Engel led with 22 and five threes, Michel Kirsch had 11, and De Marchi added 10. Team Teaching’s best spell came late in the second quarter; thereafter Black Lions’ spacing and outside shooting decided the final.