BAL Weert
Results
| BNXT League | 05/12 13:00 | 3 |
[9] Donar Groningen
v
Basketball Academie Limburg
[10] 
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L | 89-57 | |
| BNXT Netherlands | 05/10 18:00 | 3 |
Basketball Academie Limburg
v
Donar Groningen
|
W | 85-71 | |
| BNXT Netherlands | 05/08 17:30 | 3 |
Donar Groningen
v
Basketball Academie Limburg
|
L | 78-66 | |
| BNXT League | 05/03 18:30 | - |
[7] Liege Basket
v
Basketball Academie Limburg
[10]
|
L | 86-70 | |
| BNXT League | 05/01 18:00 | 1 |
[10] Basketball Academie Limburg
v
Limburg United
[6] 
|
L | 72-84 | |
| BNXT League | 04/27 18:30 | 1 |
[1] Oostende
v
Basketball Academie Limburg
[10]
|
L | 112-60 | |
| BNXT League | 04/20 18:00 | 1 |
[10] Basketball Academie Limburg
v
Spirou Charleroi
[7] 
|
L | 58-98 | |
| BNXT League | 04/12 18:00 | 1 |
[3] Antwerp Giants
v
Basketball Academie Limburg
[10]
|
L | 89-68 | |
| BNXT League | 04/05 18:30 | - |
[7] Spirou Charleroi
v
Basketball Academie Limburg
[10]
|
L | 82-80 | |
| BNXT League | 03/30 19:00 | 1 |
[10] Basketball Academie Limburg
v
Antwerp Giants
[5]
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L | 68-82 | |
| BNXT League | 03/23 19:00 | 1 |
[10] Basketball Academie Limburg
v
Liege Basket
[7]
|
W | 86-84 | |
| BNXT League | 03/15 19:30 | 1 |
[6] Limburg United
v
Basketball Academie Limburg
[10]
|
L | 75-60 |
Wikipedia - BAL (basketball club)
Basketball Academie Limburg, commonly known as BAL, is a Dutch basketball club based in Weert in the province of Limburg. The club was founded in 2013 as an academy to develop youth players from the province of Limburg. The club entered the Dutch Basketball League for the 2017–18 season after the dissolution of the professional team BSW. Currently, the team plays in the BNXT League.
In 2021, BAL won its first-ever trophy when it won the DBL Cup in surprising fashion as the team was ranked eight in the DBL that season.
History
Foundation
The club was established on 9 April 2013 to function as a club for regional talent from the province of Limburg. In its first years, the team played with several youth teams in domestic competitions.
In the 2017 offseason the professional club BSW from Weert and BAL intended a merger, which would integrate BSW into BAL. Following BSW going defunct during this offseason, BAL decided to take its place in the DBL. As BAL played in the same home arena and the team consisted of several of the same players, the team can be considered a phoenix club. Radenko Varagić coached the team.
First DBL seasons
In its debut season, BAL finished in the ninth and last place in the DBL, winning 4 out of its 32 games. The team consisted of a selection of young promising players, such as guard Sam van Dijk who was named the DBL Most Improved Player in the club's debut season. On 1 August 2018, BAL signed its first ever foreign player when American center Tony Washington signed for one year. In its second season, BAL once again finished last in the DBL with this time five wins in 2018–19.
In the 2020–21 season, BAL reached the playoffs for the first time after finishing in the eight seed. This season the team also won the 2021 DBL Cup, the club's first-ever trophy. In the semi-finals, BAL upset first-seeded ZZ Leiden and in the final the team was too strong for Yoast United. Trevor Jasinsky led the team in scoring in the final with 27 points.
Since the 2021–22 season, BAL plays in the BNXT League, in which the national leagues of Belgium and the Netherlands have been merged.
BAL Weert has a rich history and has been a prominent force in Dutch basketball for many years. The team was founded in 1967 and has since established itself as one of the top teams in the league. They have won multiple championships and have consistently been a contender in the playoffs.
The team's home games are played at the Sporthal Boshoven, a state-of-the-art facility that provides an exciting and energetic atmosphere for fans. The arena has a seating capacity of over 1,000 spectators, creating an intimate setting for fans to cheer on their favorite team.
BAL Weert is known for its fast-paced and high-scoring style of play. The team emphasizes teamwork, ball movement, and strong defense, which has led to their success on the court. They have a roster of talented and skilled players who are dedicated to bringing home victories for their fans.
Off the court, BAL Weert is actively involved in the local community. They organize various community outreach programs, including basketball clinics for youth, charity events, and partnerships with local schools. The team is committed to using basketball as a tool to inspire and positively impact the lives of others.
Overall, BAL Weert is a respected and accomplished basketball team that represents the city of Weert with pride. With their rich history, exciting style of play, and commitment to the community, they continue to be a beloved and influential presence in Dutch basketball.