MUNICH (Germany) - The 2026-27 FIBA Europe Cup Regular Season is finally upon us.
Eight groups of six teams are competing for the same prize, but before they reach the promised land, they must first get through the opening phase - with the top two in each group progressing.
There are several teams with an abundance of European experience, as well as a number of newcomers looking to make a name for themselves on this stage.
Who do you think will reach the Second Round?
Group A
Favorites: VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier, Promitheas Patras BC Contenders: BC Split, Trepca Underdogs: BK Opava, BC Batumi 2010
Group B
Favorites: FIATC Girona, Patrioti Levice Contenders: Dinamo Bucharest, Zastel Zielona Gora Underdogs: Coretec Oostende, NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbanyasz
Group C
Favorites: Esenler Erokspor, Kolossos H Hotels BC Contenders: Sporting CP, Rilski Sportist Underdogs: SCM Universitatea Craiova, Gence BC
Group D
Favorites: SLUC Nancy Basket, King Szczecin Contenders: BC Parnu, Keravnos BC Underdogs: Nitra Blue Wings, BC Vienna
Group E
Favorites: Dziki Warszawa, Fitness First Wurzburg Basket Contenders: Iraklis BC, Tartu Ulikool Maks & Moorits Underdogs: MZT Skopje Aerodrom, Petrolina AEK
Group F
Favorites: Elan Chalon, Biotekno Korfez Basket Contenders: Valmiera Glass VIA, Bigbank/Kalev Underdogs: Manchester Basketball, Bashkimi BC
Group G
Favorites: Yukatel Denizli Basket, SL Benfica Contenders: Bakken Bears, BC Prievidza Underdogs: LANDAU Lions, Lions de Geneve
Group H
Favorites: CSM CSU Raiffeisen Oradea, Mykonos Betsson BC Contenders: VEF Riga, Neftchi SC Underdogs: Fribourg Olympic Basket, Lokomotiv Plovidiv
Note: The labels are entirely subjective and in no way a true, accurate ranking system.
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