Korisliiga (2025-2026)
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Korisliiga 2025-26
Korisliiga Final: Joensuun Kataja Basket - Salon Vilpas 69-100 Salon Vilpas (Jussi Savolainen): Adler Samu 32, Onyema ZeRik 18, Brooks Jalen 12, Forrest Jack 12, Suokas Teemu 9, Almonor Ansley 8, Lindberg Jan 5, Vaara Luukas 4, Koivisto Mikko 0, Innamaa Eero 0, Rantapaju Daniel 0, Yli-Junnila Tino 0 Korisliiga Standings 2025-26
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Places 7-12
- qualified to the play-offs Stats Leaders 2025-26
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 Kataja Player of the Week: Round 10 (Stg2)  Kataja Korisliiga Final  Vilpas claim Korisliiga crown in decisive Game 7 (Photo: basket.fi)
Arrived: De'Vion Harmon (Noblesville Boom), Jared Kimbrough (BBC Monthey-Chablais), Jaquan Carlos (Syracuse University), Jayden Taylor (North Carolina State University)
Average Height: 194.9 cm (6'4.7'')
Average Age: 26.1
 Adler's 32-point eruption blows Kataja away as Vilpas claim Korisliiga crown in decisive Game 7-May 19, 2026
Salon Vilpas are the 2025-26 Finnish champions, demolishing Kataja Basket 100-69 in a one-sided Game 7 at a rocking Salohalli before 2,922 fans to win the Korisliiga Finals 4-3 and lift the most coveted trophy in Finnish basketball. After six games of tension, drama, and see-sawing momentum, the decider was no contest. Vilpas blew the game open with a devastating 23-9 third quarter that turned a competitive 51-46 halftime contest into an untouchable 74-55 lead, then poured in 26 fourth-quarter points to reach the century mark and seal a 31-point blowout in a winner-take-all showdown. Samu Adler (198-G-2007) was the undisputed star, torching Kataja for 32 points on 10-of-19 shooting including 5-of-13 from three with eight rebounds, five assists, and seven trips to the free-throw line (7-of-10) in 33 minutes. His 38 efficiency was the highest of any player in the entire finals and his third-quarter takeover where he buried multiple triples to stretch the lead beyond recovery will be remembered as the defining sequence of the championship. Ze'Rik Onyema (206-F-2002, college: Texas) was equally dominant inside with 18 points on a ruthless 9-of-13 from two-point range, 10 rebounds (five offensive), and three steals. Jalen Brooks (196-F-1999, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) added 12 points and nine rebounds, Jack Forrest (196-G-2000, college: Bucknell, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed 12 off the bench, and Teemu Suokas (188-G-2001, college: Ball St.) had nine efficient points (3-of-4 FG). Luukas Vaara (207-C-2001) was perfect from the line (4-of-4) for four points and seven rebounds in a valuable bench role. Vilpas' 69 percent shooting from two-point range (25-of-36) was the statistic that killed the series. They attacked the paint relentlessly for 46 points inside, grabbed 18 offensive rebounds for 23 second-chance points, and generated 16 fast-break points from seven steals. The hosts' 49-23 rebounding advantage was the most lopsided of the entire finals. For Kataja, De'Vion Harmon (188-G-2001, college: Texas Tech) was brilliant in defeat with 31 points on 11-of-22 shooting and a perfect 6-of-6 from the line, but he was a one-man band. Thomas Tumba (196-F-2001) added 11 on 4-of-5 shooting, Henri Kantonen (198-SG-1997, agency: Blacktop Management) had 11 but shot just 4-of-17 (3-of-14 from three), and Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson (199-F-1991, college: Temple) was limited to three points. The Joensuu side were outrebounded 23-49 a staggering 26-board deficit that ensured they never got second looks while Vilpas feasted on offensive boards. Kataja had pushed the series to the limit after splitting the first six games 3-3, but the decider on Vilpas' home floor was a mismatch from the third quarter onward. The Salo faithful who had watched their team survive three elimination threats across the playoffs were finally rewarded with a championship performance worthy of the occasion. Eurobasket.com All-Finnish Korisliiga Awards 2026-May 25, 2026
 De'Vion Harmon, American guard from the finalist team Joensuun Kataja Basket, was honored as the Player of the Year at the Korisliiga.
He graduated from the Texas Tech three years ago.
Harmon received multiple other awards, earned the Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, and was voted to the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team.
His best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately lost against the Vilpas 3 to 4.
Harmon averaged over 4 assists per game in the league.
He was the Player of the Week honoree twice during the 25 26 campaign.
Harmon led the Korisliiga in points per game with over 27.
He has totalled 32 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 17 games.
Harmon's 47 points against the Seagulls were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
The best players in the league are US college alumni.
Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have all of them had college careers.
Frank Champion, 23-year old American forward from the Korihait Uusikaupunki, picked up the Forward of the Year of Korisliiga.
He Is Chattanooga alumni from 2022.
Champion collected multiple other honors, was selected to the First Team and Imports Team and Defensive Team.
He received Player of the Week award four times during the 25 26 campaign.
Champion registered over 21 points and 8 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 20 games of 20 or more points on the year and had 30 or more points in 2 games.
Champion recorded double-doubles in 13 games at the event.
His 36 points against the Seagulls were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
The best players in the league are US college alumni.
Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have all of them had college careers.
Jalen Henry, 30-year old American power forward from the Helsinki Seagulls, was named the Center of the Year at the Korisliiga.
He Is ex SIUE from 2018.
Henry received multiple other awards, was chosen to the First Team and Imports Team and Defensive Team.
He logged almost 17 points and over 6 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
Henry has totalled 9 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 2 games on the year.
His 27 points against the Vilpas were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
The standout American forward Jalen Brooks was named to the First Team of the championship-winning champion team Salon Vilpas.
He Is alumni of the LSUS from 2023.
Brooks collected multiple other honors, earned a spot in the Imports Team and Defensive Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Kataja 4 to 3 in the final series.
Brooks averaged almost 15 points and 8 rebounds per game in the league.
He has totalled 10 games of 20 or more points and notched double-doubles in 14 games on the year.
Brooks' 39 points against Lahti were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he was selected to the All-RRAC Player of the Year back in 2023 during his college time.
He was also selected to the All-RRAC Defensive Player of the Year as well as the All-America First Team back in 2023.
Brooks was also selected to the Eurobasket All-Swiss All-Imports Team in 2025.
Jayden Taylor, 23-year old American guard from the KTP Basket Kotka, was voted to the First Team of Korisliiga.
He graduated from the NC State last year.
Taylor received multiple other awards, was selected to the Imports Team and Defensive Team.
He recorded almost 20 points and over 6 rebounds per game that season in the league.
Taylor's 31 points against the Kataja were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
The best players in the league are US college alumni.
Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have all of them had college careers.
Among many awards Taylor's college team won the ACC Tournament in 2024.
He was selected to the Associated Press Indiana All-State Third Team back in 2021.
Player of the Year:  Finals MVP:  Defensive Player of the Year: Domestic Player of the Year: Import Player of the Year: Bosman Player of the Year:  Guard of the Year: Forward of the Year: Center of the Year: Coach of the Year:  Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga First Team 2026 Harmon  Champion  Brooks  Taylor  Henry First Team Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga Second Team 2026  Nweke  Rougeau  Forrest  Berry  Keeler Second Team  Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga Third Team 2026  Ross  Adler Marshall  Aalto  Polla Third Team Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga Honorable Mention 2026  Ferguson  Jackson  Donald  Kantonen  Onyema  Peltoniemi  Almonor  Kelly Honorable Mention Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga All-Domestic Players Team 2026 Adler Kantonen Aalto Peltoniemi Polla All-Domestic Players Team Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga All-Imports Team 2026 Harmon Champion Brooks Taylor Henry All-Imports Team Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga All-Defensive Team 2026 Harmon Champion Brooks Taylor Henry All-Defensive Team *The awards were created by Eurobasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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