On a special night that blended competition with compassion, Dubai Basketball opened the month of Ramadan with a 96:85 EuroLeague Round 29 victory over LDLC ASVEL and celebrated by pledging 3,055 meals to families in need across the UAE.

The win marked the club’s first game of Ramadan, transforming the evening at Coca-Cola Arena into more than just a sporting occasion. Through the “Basket for Basket” initiative, every point scored by Dubai Basketball counted as a meal donated, with every ticket purchased adding to the total. By the final buzzer, 3,055 meals had been secured in partnership with the UAE Food Bank to be distributed throughout the month of Ramadan.

The initiative reflects Dubai Basketball’s commitment to creating impact beyond the court, using the energy of the game to directly support the community during a time centred on generosity and giving.

Dubai Basketball Head Coach Jurica Golemac shared his appreciation following the game, “Thank you to the fans. It wasn’t an easy game to play, but we approached it with the right level of seriousness. We stayed disciplined, extended our lead step by step, defended well, and maintained our focus. I’m also very happy to say that during the holy month of Ramadan, we were able to donate more than 3,000 meals tonight.”

Co-Chief Executive Officer Dejan Kamenjašević reflected on the broader meaning of the evening, “To open this month with a win is special, but to do it while supporting thousands of families across the UAE is what truly matters. Basketball brought everyone together tonight – our players, our fans, our partners – together we created something meaningful. This is exactly what Dubai Basketball stands for: competing at the highest level, proudly representing this city while never losing sight of our responsibility to the community.”

While the spirit of the evening centred on impact, the team delivered a strong collective performance. Mfiondu Kabengele set the tone early with a dominant scoring display, while Dwayne Bacon and McKinley Wright provided balance and control to secure the result in front of the home crowd.

But beyond the numbers on the scoreboard, the night stood as a powerful reminder of what sport can represent – unity, generosity, and shared purpose.

Fans can keep the count going and continue giving back to the community via UAE Food Bank at: https://www.dm.gov.ae/foodbank/

-ENDS-

About Dubai Basketball: 

Founded in 2023, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europe’s EuroLeague and Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2025/26 season. The franchise has assembled a strong roster of players led by Head Coach Jurica Golemac. The club plays their home games at Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai Basketball stands as a testament to the power of passion and dedication in shaping the landscape of basketball in the UAE and beyond. Its foundation is built upon a diverse and talented team, consisting of FIBA-certified coaches, former professional players, business experts, and passionate enthusiasts.

Dubai Basketball is committed to catalysing positive social change, where dreams are not just envisioned but realised, talents are not merely found but nurtured, and aspirations are not only lived but fulfilled.

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