Overview
- Brose Bamberg edged Alba Berlin 74-72 in Munich to claim the German Basketball Cup.
- Bamberg reached the final by stunning Bayern Munich 103-97 in overtime in the semifinal.
- Demarcus Demonia posted 19 points in the final and was named Final Four MVP.
- Coach Anton Gavel’s reputation soared as he steered a revamped roster, building on a prior championship run with Ulm.
- Chief executive Philipp Höhne called the triumph the start of a new era, with playoffs and potential international play now targeted despite limited resources and roster depth.