FIBA Europe Cup
Teams
Oradea
FC Porto
Donar Groningen
Varese
Mons-Hainaut
Enisey Krasnoyarsk
U - Banca Transilvania Cluj
Spirou Charleroi
Ironi Nes Ziona
Chalon
Dinamo Sassari
Ventspils
Bilbao
Buyukcekmece
Mornar
Istanbul BB
BK JIP Pardubice
Gravelines
Nanterre
Prievidza
Fraport Skyliners
Cibona
Nevezis
Brussels Basketball
Telekom Bonn
Juventus
Atlassib Sibiu
Craiova
BG Gottingen
Turk Telekom
Asvel Lyon-Villeurbanne
Dijon
Iraklis
Inter Bratislava
BK Opava
Spojnia Stargard
Krka
Pieno Zvaigzdes
Brindisi
Oberwart Gunners
Swans Gmunden
Venezia
Helios Domzale
Kangoeroes Basket
Sakarya BSB
Besiktas
Astana
Ironi Nahariya
GS Lavrio
Turi Svitavy
Wikipedia - FIBA Europe Cup
The FIBA Europe Cup (FEC) is an annual professional club basketball competition organised by FIBA for eligible European clubs. It is FIBA Europe's second level competition. Clubs mainly qualify based on their performance in national leagues and cup competitions, although this is not the sole deciding factor. The winner is decided by a two-legged final.
The league was founded in 2015 as a replacement of the FIBA EuroChallenge.
History
On June 30, 2015, FIBA announced it would start a new league to compete with Euroleague Basketball's EuroCup. The new competition, which replaced FIBA EuroChallenge, was supposed to be open for up to 100 teams to enter. A former 4th-tier FIBA competition, the FIBA EuroCup Challenge, was named as FIBA Europe Cup between 2003 and 2005.
The 2015–16 FIBA Europe Cup attracted 16 domestic champions and 8 runners-up including KK Cibona, Pallacanestro Cantu, ASVEL, Pallacanestro Varese, CEZ Nymburk, BK Ventspils, PBC Academic and Krka. The first FIBA Europe Cup game was played on October 21, 2015, when Donar Groningen beat Egis Körmend 78–71. Frankfurt Skyliners won the 1st edition in a Final Four tournament and represented Europe in the 2016 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, following the FIBA-EuroLeague dispute. In the 2016–17 season, FIBA started the Basketball Champions League and since then teams from the Champions League can be transferred to the Europe Cup through their position.
The FIBA Europe Cup is an exhilarating annual basketball tournament that showcases the best of European club basketball. Established to provide a competitive platform for teams from across the continent, the tournament features a diverse array of clubs, ranging from established powerhouses to emerging talents.
Held in a knockout format, the FIBA Europe Cup brings together teams from various national leagues, creating a thrilling atmosphere filled with intense rivalries and high-stakes matchups. Each season, clubs compete for the prestigious title, aiming to etch their names in the annals of European basketball history.
The tournament is characterized by its commitment to promoting the sport at all levels, fostering talent, and enhancing the visibility of basketball across Europe. Fans can expect to witness electrifying performances, breathtaking plays, and the emergence of future stars as teams battle it out on the court.
With a rich history and a growing fanbase, the FIBA Europe Cup not only serves as a platform for competition but also as a celebration of basketball culture, uniting fans and players from different backgrounds and countries. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with passion, skill, and the spirit of competition as teams vie for glory in the FIBA Europe Cup!