IBL All Indonesian 2026 tournament begins in Bogor

The IBL All Indonesian 2026 tournament officially commenced on October 24 at GOR Laga Tangkas in Cibinong, Bogor. The competition serves as a critical testing ground for local players and clubs to refine team compositions and strategies ahead of the 2027 Indonesian Basketball League season.

In early matchups, Satria Muda Pertamina Bandung defeated Bogor Hornbills 74-64, led by Dame Diagne’s 19 points. Bogor Hornbills later secured a 73-47 victory against Rajawali Medan, driven by a strong fourth quarter and 14 points from David Liberty Nuban.

The tournament features significant roster turnover, with 38 player transfers and 23 rookies participating. IBL Managing Director Junas Miradiarsyah noted that the event is designed to provide a platform for local talent development and to allow clubs to evaluate new player combinations, such as Bogor Hornbills' recent acquisition of Patrick Nikolas.