Vitoria-Gasteiz,Spain – Baskonia secured the Spanish Super Cup title on September 23,2023,defeating Bilbao Basket 89-83 in a closely contested final. the victory marks Baskonia’s fourth Spanish Super Cup championship. [Bilbao Basket Official Website](https://www.baskoniabasket.com/en/news/baskonia-wins-the-spanish-super-cup-2023)

Kaspars Vecvagars led Baskonia with 18 points, also contributing 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a performance index rating of 23. He also drew 3 fouls. Tadas Sedekerskis, the team captain, was unable to play due to injury but still accepted the trophy on behalf of the team.

Hamidou Diallo, Baskonia’s newest acquisition, was instrumental in the win, scoring 24 points (6-for-8 on two-point shots, 1-for-1 on three-point shots, and 9-for-13 on free throws), grabbing 7 rebounds, and earning a game-high 34 performance index rating. Luka Šamaničius added 22 points, and Markquis Nowell contributed 14 points for Baskonia.

For Bilbao, Tryggvi hlinason led the scoring with 15 points. Darrunas Hilliard, Martinas Krampeljis, and Justinas jaworskis each added 14 points. [ACB League Official Stats](https://www.acb.com/stats/boxscore/2023-2024/liga-endesa/round-1/bilbao-basket-vs-baskonia)

Baskonia will begin its EuroLeague campaign on September 30th, hosting last season’s runner-up, Olympiacos piraeus. Bilbao Basket will start its Spanish League season on October 4th with a game against Málaga.