Telekom Baskets Bonn enter their 31st Bundesliga campaign carrying clear momentum into Saturday’s season opener against Veolia Towers Hamburg on September 19, 2026. The groundwork for Marko Stankovic’s group was capped on September 13 at the Telekom Dome, where 5,285 home supporters watched a fourth-quarter turnaround seal an 81-74 victory over French side Nanterre 92.
Trailing or deadlocked through much of the evening—following quarter scores of 19-19, 11-13, and 23-23—Bonn erupted for a 28-19 final period. Bonn top scorer Jeff Garrett led all point producers with 19 points, while Alijah Comithier and Marcus Foster provided crucial support with 14 points each. The result closed out a preparatory stretch that tested Stankovic’s squad across varied styles and international settings.
Global Tests and Domestic Building Blocks
Before returning to the Telekom Dome for their final tune-up, Bonn demonstrated early cohesion during an undefeated sweep at the B.LEAGUE Global Invitational 2026 in Japan. Playing inside the 6,000-capacity HAPPINESS ARENA, Bonn tipped off the showcase on Friday, September 4, against Japanese champions Nagasaki Velca. Stankovic's side followed up that opening win by taking the second fixture of the series, which was streamed live on Dyn's YouTube channel, to complete the sweep on Japanese soil.
That international excursion built on early domestic work in late August. After dropping an intense, high-tempo test on August 27, Bonn rebounded in their third preseason outing with a convincing 99-61 victory over Coretec. Dominant quarter splits of 29-15, 25-14, 16-18, and 29-14 highlighted a high-octane offensive display inside the Telekom Dome.
Roster Upgrades and Arena Logistics
Off-court decisions have reinforced the on-court foundation. American winger Marcus Foster, initially brought in as short-term depth for training camp, earned a permanent roster spot following consistent performances throughout the summer. The club secured Foster on a full-season contract for the 2026/2027 campaign, solidifying the wing position alongside Comithier.
Beyond roster stability, the club has adjusted matchday logistics to accommodate fans at the Telekom Dome. With the local Nordbrücke bridge closed, Bonn introduced a revised transit plan for the 2026/27 season, incorporating a new shuttle stop in Bad Godesberg alongside four free Baskets shuttle buses on game days. The arena will also host both Basketball Champions League main round fixtures against Israeli side Bnei Penlink Herzliya on November 4 and November 17, 2026.
Complementing these professional milestones is an expanded community footprint through the newly established Baskets gGmbH, structured to direct social and non-profit projects under a unified banner. That initiative follows a summer where 160 children participated across three Telekom Summer Camps held at the Baskets Ausbildungszentrum.
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