
Basketligan (2025-2026)
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Basketligan 2025-26
In 2025 the league increased number of teams from 9 to 10.
Basketligan Final: Boras Basket - Norrkoping Dolphins 87-78 Boras Basket (Henrik Carlsson): Jenkins KJ 19, Clayton AJ 19, Sow Ali 18, Johansson Ludvig 11, Vander Baan Justin 8, Palmquist Oskar 6, Andersson Fredrik 3, Brandmark John 3, Person Andreas 0, Gutenius William 0, Ringheim Albin 0, Larsson Filip 0 Standings 2025-26
- qualified to the play-offs Stats Leaders 2025-26
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![]() Hogsbo ![]() Boras finally break through in playoffs, stunning Norrkoping from 0-2 down for second SBL title
Left: Henrik Sonko (coach Tigers Tuebingen)
Average Height: 196.4 cm (6'5.3'')
Average Age: 27.3
Boras finally break through in playoffs, stunning Norrkoping from 0-2 down for second SBL title-May 7, 2026
Boras Basket exorcised years of playoff heartbreak on Saturday, completing a stunning comeback from 0-2 down in the finals to beat Norrkoping Dolphins 87-78 in Game 6 and claim their first-ever playoff championship ending three consecutive finals defeats to the same opponents. The title is Boras' second overall after the 2019-20 crown was awarded based on regular-season standings when COVID-19 cancelled the playoffs. But this one was earned the hard way through a grueling postseason that included a seven-game semifinal war against Jamtland and a finals comeback that will go down as one of the greatest in Swedish basketball history. "We've lost three straight finals to Norrkoping it was about time we won," said Ludvig Johansson (185-PG-1998), who had 11 points, six assists, and five rebounds in the clincher. "We've kept grinding with the same group. I'm proud of the guys." KJ Jenkins (188-G-2000, college: UNCW) and AJ Clayton (203-F, college: Ohio) shared the scoring load with 19 points apiece. Jenkins drilled four three-pointers, while Clayton attacked the rim relentlessly with 7-of-12 from two-point range and eight rebounds in 37 minutes. Ali Sow (185-PG-1998, college: Laurier, agency: Players Group) provided a devastating third punch with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting, and Justin Vander Baan (213-C, college: Lafayette) was ruthlessly efficient with eight points on a perfect 4-of-4 and eight rebounds. Boras fell behind 21-31 after a slow first quarter, but a suffocating 27-13 second period their best defensive stretch of the series flipped the game entirely. They took a 48-44 lead into halftime and never relinquished it, shooting 50.8 percent from the field while holding Norrkoping to a frigid 34.2 percent (26-of-76). For Norrkoping, chasing a sixth consecutive title, Zach Harvey (198-G-2001, college: UCSB, agency: Octagon Europe) was magnificent in defeat with 26 points on 6-of-11 from three, but his supporting cast crumbled. Ladarien Griffin (200-F-1996, college: St.Bonaventure) managed just nine points on 2-of-9 shooting despite 12 rebounds, Hugo Bergstrom (183-PG-2001) had 13 on 5-of-16, and Ben Middlebrooks (208-F, college: NC State) shot 3-of-10. The Dolphins' 29 percent clip from two-point range (9-of-31) told the story of an offense that disintegrated in the biggest game of the season. Boras' path to the title was a gauntlet. They swept Sodertalje 3-0 in the quarterfinals, survived a decisive Game 7 on the road against Jamtland in the semis, and then looked finished when Norrkoping took both opening finals games at home. But Boras won four straight from there including two at the Dolphins' fortress to complete the upset. The championship was built by a new head coach who blended experienced Swedish talent like Johansson, Oskar Palmquist (203-F-2000, college: Rutgers), Fredrik Andersson (202-PG-1993), and John Brandmark (201-F-1997) with a fresh import quartet of Jenkins, Sow, Clayton, and Vander Baan. After three finals defeats to Norrkoping (2023, 2024, 2025), the formula finally clicked. Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Awards 2026-May 8, 2026
![]() Gustav Hansson, 31-year old point guard from the BC Lulea, earned the Player of the Year at the Basketligan.
He received multiple other awards, picked up the Defensive Player of the Year, Domestic Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, and was voted to the First Team and Domestic Players Team.
Hansson was the Player of the Week honoree 5 times during the 25 26 campaign.
His consistent performance as a playmaker earned him the second ranked in points per game, showcasing average of 22 and third in assists per game with an average of over 6.
Hansson has totalled 25 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 5 games.
He registered double-doubles in 2 games at the event.
Hansson's 34 points against Norrkoping were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 9 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
The standout Canadian point guard Ali Sow was named the Import Player of the Year of the championship-winning champion team the Boras.
He graduated from the Laurier four years ago.
Sow collected multiple other honors, was selected to the First Team and Imports Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Norrkoping 4 to 2 in the final series.
Sow received Player of the Week award twice during the 25 26 campaign.
His exceptional play earned him the fifth spot in points per game, boasting an impressive average of almost 19 and fourth in assists per game, an average of almost 6.
Sow has totalled 22 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 4 games on the year.
His 33 points against Koping Stars were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 9 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
The standout American forward AJ Clayton was voted the Forward of the Year of the championship-winning the Boras.
He Is an Ohio alumni from 2025.
Clayton received multiple other awards, was chosen to the First Team and Imports Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Norrkoping 4 to 2 in the final series.
Clayton was voted Player of the Week twice during the 25 26 campaign.
He averaged almost 16 points and over 5 rebounds per game in the league.
Clayton has totalled 10 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 5 games on the year.
His 26 points against Umea were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Brayden Parker, American center from the KFUM Jamtland Basket, was selected as the Center of the Year of Basketligan.
He Is ex the Idaho State from 2024.
Parker collected multiple other honors, was named to the First Team and Imports Team.
He logged almost 14 points and 8 rebounds per game that season in the league.
Parker has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 5 games on the year.
His 24 points against Sloga Uppsala were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Robert Carpenter, American forward from the BC Lulea, earned a spot in the First Team at the Basketligan.
He Is alumni of the NM State from 2025.
Carpenter was also voted to the Imports Team.
He notched over 17 points and 7 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
Carpenter has totalled 14 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 2 games.
He registered double-doubles in 6 games at the event.
Carpenter's 35 points against Sloga Uppsala were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
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: First Team Second Team Third Team Honorable Mention All-Domestic Players Team All-Imports Team All-Bosmans Team *The awards were created by Eurobasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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