Final Four teams

History: One of the great EuroLeague Women clubs who have played in this competition consistently for so many years, Sopron Basket are relishing being back in the Final Four for the first time since 2009. They have had their struggles in recent seasons but have put faith in youth and have now found the right blend. From finishing with a 1 win, 13 loss record just two seasons ago, they now stand proudly among the competition’s elite and looking to cause a major upset. 

Regular Season Record: Sopron Basket posted their best Regular Season in memory as they finished second in Group A with an impressive 10-4 record. Two of their losses came against reigning champions Dynamo Kursk. 

Quarter-Final Results: It was an epic comeback from Sopron in the Quarter-Finals as they not only lost their opener on their home floor 55-60 to Fenerbahce, they endured a terrible start in Istanbul in the second game. They looked destined to exit 0-2 in the series but showed terrific heart to fight back and win 78-72. With confidence oozing, they celebrated a memorable night back in Sopron with a magical 67-46 success against the Turkish giants. 

Key Player: Serbian forward Jelena Milovanovic has it all as far as Sopron are concerned. She is a big fans' favorite, having played at the club earlier in her career. The Olympian broke her hand during this campaign, and has only recently returned to action, but her influence has been instant. She brings leadership and can score from all over the floor, so expect her to feature high up on opposing scouting reports. 

Why they can win it: Sopron are massive underdogs, but ones that have kept rolling and caused surprises all season long. They can believe because other underdogs have won in recent years, such as Galatasaray in 2014 and ZVVZ USK Prague in 2015. They have the passionate home support and one of the leading EuroLeague Women navigators at their helm in head coach, Roberto Iniguez. Throw in their dynamic do-it-all guard Yvonne Turner, the brilliant young Aleksandra Crvendakic, veteran Zsofia Fegyverneky, the underrated Serbian frontcourt duo of Danielle Page and Tina Jovanovic – as well as Jelena Milovanovic and there can be cause for real optimism.

Trivia:  Jelena Milovanovic was part of the young Sopron team who made their previous Final Four appearance almost a decade ago.

History: One of the juggernauts of the competition, UMMC have three EuroLeague Women titles under their belt. No team has been at the Final Four as many times, although they had to endure a frustrating run between their maiden 2003 triumph and when they climbed back to the top of the podium in 2013. They scooped their third title during 2016 in Istanbul, as they added another trophy to their ever-growing collection of domestic silverware. 

Regular Season Record: UMMC had an unusually roller-coaster Regular Season as they lost some games early and eventually led to a change in head coach from Olaf Lange to Miguel Mendez. They recovered to go 11 and 3, which harvested them second spot in Group B. 

Quarter-Final Results: It was plain sailing for UMMC, as they produced a dominant performance at home against ZVVZ USK Praha to romp to a commanding 97-70 victory. They completed the job in the Czech capital, Prague, with a 54-73 win, completing a 2-0 series success. 

Key Player: FIBA EuroBasket Women 2017 MVP Alba Torrens has had to step things up for UMMC after the club waved goodbye to the legendary Diana Taurasi. The Spanish ace is playing some of the best basketball since she joined the Russian club and seems to be working well under her compatriot Coach Mendez. If she is running the floor in transition and finds the hot-hand from downtown, she is so tough to stop. 

Why they can win it: Torrens is finding a real chemistry with mid-season arrival Maya Moore and that combination on the wings is looking so dangerous. Both are world class talents. The same can be said of the towering Brittney Griner in the post and Belgian star Emma Meesseman, who work very effectively together in the paint. With Slovenian Nika Baric back from injury in the backcourt to challenge Kristi Toliver for court time and Evgenia Beliakova dropping triples for fun when coming off the bench, UMMC will feel they can finish top of that podium. 

Trivia: Maya Moore won the title during her previous Final appearance in 2012 when she played with Ros Casares under current Sopron Basket coach Roberto Iniguez. She will also go up against Dynamo Kursk play-caller Lucas Mondelo, who she worked with in China at Shanxi, where the pair delivered a glut of titles.

History: A new powerhouse of both the European scene and especially in their homeland of Turkey, it has been a rapid rise to prominence for Yakin Dogu Universitesi. They won their first European silverware last season when they took the EuroCup Women title and are now chasing a maiden EuroLeague Women title during what is their rookie campaign in the competition. They are also the reigning Turkish Champions and have already landed domestic silverware this season. 

Regular Season Record: It proved to be a fruitful Regular Season for Yakin Dogu, as they finished top of Group B with an eye-catching 12-2 record. They only lost to one club and that was UMMC Ekaterinburg, who did the double over them. 

Quarter-Final Results: It was plain sailing for Yakin Dogu as the Istanbul-based side came alive late in their opener against Bourges Basket to register an 83-67 triumph. On French soil, they started in blistering fashion and blasted passed Bourges 66-85, to seal the series 2-0.

Key Player: Courtney Vandersloot has had an incredible season and continues to play the best basketball of her career. She leads the competition with a jaw-dropping 9.3 assists per game and occupies the top four positions in the assists game-high chart with 16, 14, 13 and 13. She can score as well as create, while she will be looking to do something special on Hungarian soil, having represented her adopted country at FIBA EuroBasket Women 2017.

Why they can win it: This team has so much momentum and chemistry right now. With Vandersloot so often the architect of success, she has also created an incredible combination with Kayla McBride, who was the leading scorer in the competition during the Regular Season. That firepower and creative talent as a duo is immense, while the hard-nosed Swedish guard, Elin Eldebrink, is so often an unsung hero in the backcourt. Turkish forward Bahar Caglar has been rejuvenated at Yakin Dogu, while they arguably have the best frontcourt combination in the tournament. The class and experience of Ann Wauters, Sandrine Gruda, Quanitra Hollingsworth and Jantel Lavender is simply immense. 

Trivia: Yakin Dogu Universitesi are looking to become only the second team to have ever won the EuroLeague Women title in the year after finishing as EuroCup Women winners – following in the footsteps of Sparta&K M.R. Vidnoje in 2006 and 2007.