MUNICH (Germany) - As another exciting edition of the EuroCup Women Regular Season gets ready to roll, it's time to check out the prospects of the 48 teams raring to go on the starting line.
Who are the favorites, the underdogs, what is the key match-up and who are the players most likely to shine? We've got it all covered for you in our preview.
Group A
Castors Braine (BEL), ZKK Tresnjevka 2009 (CRO), Magnolia Basket Campobasso (ITA), Zabiny Brno (CZE)
The favorite: Zabiny Brno (CZE) Key matchup: Castors Braine (BEL) vs Magnolia Basket Campobasso (ITA) The underdog: ZKK Tresnjevka 2009 (CRO) The star: Artemis Spanou (Zabiny Brno) - A relentless baller who's warrior-like mentality stands out for club and country, the Greek forward will be a driving force for Brno in this competition. Buckets, boards and rugged defense.
Group B
Basket Namur Capitale (BEL), Hozono Global Jairis (ESP), AZS UMCS Lublin (POL), UZKK Student Nis (SRB)
The favorite: AZS UMCS Lublin (POL) Key matchup: Basket Namur Capitale (BEL) vs Hozono Global Jairis (ESP) The underdog: UZKK Student Nis (SRB) The star: Laura Gil (AZS UMCS Lublin) - The Spanish frontcourt warrior is someone that will drive her team towards a deep run and challenge. An top player for many years, her defense and know-how will be especially precious.
Group C
Elitzur Ramla (ISR), NKA Universitas Pecs (HUN), Sportiva/Azoris Hotels (POR), Lointek Gernika Bizkaia (ESP)
The favorite: NKA Universitas Pecs (HUN) Key matchup: Elitzur Ramla (ISR) vs Lointek Gernika Bizkaia (ESP) The underdog: Sportiva/Azoris Hotels (POR) The star: Julia Reisingerova (NKA Universitas Pecs) - The Czechia center is a powerful force under the basket at both ends of the floor. She will be the primary scorer and hunt down double-doubles with her work on the glass.
Group D
Kangoroes Basket Mechelen (BEL), GEAS (ITA), ACS Sepsi-SIC (ROM), TARR KSC Szekszard (HUN)
The favorite: TARR KSC Szekszard (HUN) Key matchup: GEAS (ITA) vs ACS Sepsi-SIC (ROM) The underdog: Kangeroes Basket Mechelen (BEL) The star: Reka Dombai (TARR KSC Szekszard) - The Hungarian guard was sensational in the Qualifiers with two epic 30-point displays. She showed her scoring prowess and will be the centerpeice for TARR KSC Szekszard.
Group E
TTT Riga (LAT), Saarlouis Royals (GER), Emlak Konut SK (TUR), KKZ Crvena Zvezda (SRB)
The favorite: KKZ Crvena Zvezda (SRB) Key matchup: Saarlouis Royals (GER) vs Emlak Konut SK (TUR) The underdog: TTT Riga (LAT) The star: Yvonne Anderson (KKZ Crvena Zvezda) - A brilliant guard with know-how and influence, Anderson was crowned a EuroLeague Women champion 18 months ago and has done it on the biggest FIBA stages with Serbia.
Group F
Rutronik Stars Keltern (GER), KBF Peja 03 (KOS), Levhartice Chomutov (CZE), Kibirkstis-TOKS (LTU)
The favorite: Kibirkstis-TOKS (LTU) Key matchup: Rutronik Stars Keltern (GER) vs Levhartice Chomutov (CZE) The underdog: KBF Peja 03 (KOS) The star: Kamile Nacickaite Van Der Horst (Kibirkstis-TOKS) - With veteran leadership and able to go off on any given night because of her shooting ability, the Lithuanian guard remains a a top baller and deal-breaker.
Group G
Panathinaikos AC (GRE), Nyon Basket Feminin (SUI), Neptunas-Amberton (LTU), Perfumerias Avenida (ESP)
The favorite: Perfumerias Avenida (ESP) Key matchup: Panathinaikos (GRE) vs Neptunas-Amberton (LTU) The underdog: Nyon Basket Feminin (SUI) The star: Iyana Martin (Perfumerias Avenida) - The stellar-talented Spanish star is likely to be one of the season's top performers with her immense scoring ability and the intensity of her all-around play.
Group H
KP Brno (CZE), ZKK Ragusa (CRO), BLMA (FRA), BDS Dinamo Sassari (ITA)
The favorite: BLMA (FRA) Key matchup: KP Brno (CZE) vs BDS Dinamo Sassari (ITA) The underdog: ZKK Ragusa (CRO) The star: Nell Angloma (BLMA) - The young forward played well in the competition last year and was excellent at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025. Tall, strong, skille and small, she's a super senior prospect.
Group I
Movistar Estudiantes (ESP), CS Rapid Bucuresti (ROM), Piestanske Cajky (SVK), UFAB49 (FRA)
The favorite: Movistar Estudiantes (ESP) Key matchup: Piestanske Cajky (SVK) vs UFAB49 (FRA) The underdog: CS Rapid Bucuresti (ROM) The star: Frieda Buhner (Movistar Estudiantes) - After a breakout debut at Paris 2024 for Germany and then some awesome play at FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025, expect even more from the rising star as she returns to Madrid.
Group J
Besiktas BOA (TUR), Enea Gorzow (POL), Athinaikos Qualco (GRE), Charnay Basket (FRA)
The favorite: Athinaikos Qualco (GRE) Key matchup: Besiktas BOA (TUR) vs Enea Gorzow (POL) The underdog: Charnay Basket (FRA) The star: Holly Winterburn (Athinaikos Qualco) - The Great Britain star won EuroCup Women in 2024 and has averaged double-digits in scoring in all four previous seasons. She could still be a deal-breaker in a stacked team.
Group K
SL Benfica (POR), MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec (POL), BAXI Ferrol (ESP), SBS Ostrava (CZE)
The favorite: BAXI Ferrol (ESP) Key matchup: MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec (CZE) vs SL Benfica (POR) The underdog: SBS Ostrava (CZE) The star: Claire Melia (BAXI Ferrol) - The Ireland national team leader was a key figure for Ferrol's fairytale ride from the Qualifiers to the Final last season. Her size and extended shooting prowess will be back on show again.
Group L
BCF Elfic Fribourg (SUI), Sleza Wroclaw (POL), Beroe Stara Zagora (BUL), Villeneuve d'Ascq LM (FRA)
The favorite: Villeneuve d'Ascq LM (FRA) Key matchup: BCF Elfic Fribourg (SUI) vs Sleza Wroclaw (POL) The underdog: Beroe Stara Zagora (BUL) The star: Alexis Peterson (Villeneuve d'Ascq LM) - There will be a lot of eyes on the experienced and assured playmaker and especially as she will step out for Germany at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.
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