Regular Season preview: Who's the favorite in each group?

MUNICH (Germany) - Another exciting edition of the EuroCup Women Regular Season is about to drop and there are no fewer than 48 clubs all looking to make a splash when the action gets underway.

With 12 different groups containing four teams, there's lots to digest ahead of what promises to be another memorable campaign.

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Who are the favorites to lead the way towards silverware, who are the underdogs, what is the key match-up in each group and which ballers are most likely to light it up?

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Group A

AEL Limassol WBC (CYP), Charnay Basket (FRA), HBA Helsinki (FIN), Zabiny Brno (CZE),

Eliska Joklova is set to star with Zabiny Brno

The favorite: Zabiny Brno (CZE) Key matchup: Charnay Basket (FRA) vs Zabiny Brno (CZE) The underdog: HBA Helsinki (FIN) The star: Eliska Joklova (Zabiny Brno) - The Czechia national team standout will do it all for her team to get them to the post-season. The guard will be a leader and difference-maker, delivering in the clutch moments, putting points on the board, creating for her teammates and leading on defense.

Group B

Besiktas BOA (Türkiye), DSK Basketball Brandys (CZE), Maccabi Bnot Ashdod (ISR), Villeneuve d'Ascq LM (FRA),

Rennia Davis could be a difference-maker for Besiktas BOA

The favorite: Besiktas BOA (TUR) Key matchup: Villeneuve d'Ascq LM (FRA) vs Maccabi Bnot Ashdod (ISR) The underdog: DSK Basketball Brandys (CZE) The star: Rennia Davis (Besiktas BOA) - The last time Davis was in EuroCup Women she made positive waves and came up with some fine numbers in terms of scoring and also on the glass. With a nice passing range as well, plus some defensive tenacity, she should be a real force for the Istanbul side.

Group C

ALBA Berlin (GER), Castors Braine (BEL), GEAS Basket (ITA), Panathinaikos A.C (GRE),

Sedona Prince will likely put up seriously big numbers for Panathinaikos A.C

The favorite: Panathinaikos A.C (GRE) Key matchup: Castors Braine (BEL) vs GEAS Basket (ITA) The underdog: ALBA Berlin (GER) The star: Sedona Prince (Panathinaikos A.C) - Capable of racking up eye-popping double-double displays, the center is back in the famous green of Panathinaikos with fans expecting a repeat of last season's heroics. She will be one of the leading scorers and rebounders once again in the tournament.

Group D

BAXI Ferrol (ESP), CIMSA CBK Mersin (TUR), Olympiacos SFP (GRE), Sleza Wroclaw (POL)

Kennedy Burke was the main thrust behind CIMSA CBK Mersin winning the 2026 title

The favorite: CIMSA CBK Mersin (TUR) Key matchup: Olympiacos SFP (GRE) vs Sleza Wroclaw (POL) The underdog: BAXI Ferrol (ESP) The star: Kennedy Burke (CIMSA CBK Mersin) - Crowned MVP in the EuroCup Women Finals last season when leading Mersin to historic success, the versatile Burke is back on board. She loves to get the job done on both ends of the floor. She will score, rebound and snap up steals for the defending champions.

Group E

DVTK HUNTHERM (HUN), Hozono Global Jairis (ESP), Panathlitikos Sykeon (GRE), ZKK Brod Na Savi (CRO)

Amanda Zahui will be a big presence for Geek side Panathlitikos Sykeon

The favorite: DVTK HUNTHERM (HUN) Key matchup: Hozono Global Jairis (ESP) vs Panathlitikos Sykeon (GRE) The underdog: ZKK Brod Na Savi (CRO) The star: Amanda Zahui (Panathlitikos Sykeon) - The veteran needs little introduction after a career playing in EuroLeague and EuroCup Women. The Swedish forward will bring inside presence, her extended shooting range, vast know-how and big personality to the table for the Greek side.

Group F

Elitzur Ramle (ISR), TTT Riga (LAT), Umana Reyer Venezia (ITA), Universitatea Cluj (ROM)

Ivana Dojkic will bring quality and experience for Umana Reyer Venezia

The favorite: Umana Reyer Venezia (ITA) Key matchup: TTT Riga (LAT) vs Elitzur Ramle (ISR) The underdog: Universitatea Cluj (ROM) The star: lvana Dojkic (Umana Reyer Venezia) - The Croatian has excelled at the very highest level and her ability to put points on the board in a hurry will be in evidence again. She will enjoy taking responsibility in the biggest moments and will likely prove to be a game-winner on more than one occasion this season.

Group G

Cinkarka Celje (SLO), Magnolia Basket Campobasso (ITA), Nyon Basket Feminin (SUI), KP Brno (CZE)

Raneem Elgedawy was MVP of last year's Women's Basketball League Africa

The favorite: Magnolia Basket Campobasso (ITA) Key matchup: KP Brno (CZE) vs Cinkarka Celje (SLO) The underdog: Nyon Basket Feminin (SUI) The star: Raneem Elgedawy (Cinkarke Celje) - The Egyptian frontcourt star is going to make a big splash in Celje this season and has already stared strongly. Elgedawy has a nice skill set, is physically strong and was MVP of the FIBA Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) last year.

Group H

BCC Castelnuovo Scrivia (ITA), BCF Elfic Fribourg (SUI), Enea AZS Politechnika Poznan (POL), Landerneau Bretagne Basket (FRA)

Feyonda Fitzgerald will fuel Enea AZS Politechnika Poznan in a big way

The favorite: Enea AZS Politechnika Poznan (POL) Key matchup: Landerneau Bretagne Basket (FRA) vs Castelnuovo Scrivia (ITA) The underdog: BCF Elfic Fribourg (SUI) The star: Feyonda Fitzgerald (Enea AZS Politechnika Poznan) - The guard is a walking bucket as she showed last year in the competition with some amazing production at Panathinaikos. Now her scoring prowess and know-how will be utilized by Poznan as they look to their marquee baller to fire them to success.

Group I

Saarlouis Royals (GER), SL Benfica (POR), Sopron Basket (HUN), UZKK Student Nis (SRB)

Zala Friskovec will be a leader for Sopron Basket in scoring and all-around influence

The favorite: Sopron Basket (HUN) Key matchup: SL Benfica (POR) vs Saarlouis Royals (GER) The underdog: UZKK Student Nis (SRB) The star: Zala Friskovec (Sopron Basket) - Expect the Slovenia national team star to shine for Sopron just like she has done during recent seasons. Her scoring contributions and clutch ability will be valuable once again for the Hungarian club, while she will organize defensively and show her leadership on the floor.

Group J

BLMA (FRA), Duran Maquinaria Ensino (ESP), KSSSE Enea AJP Gorzow (POL), Panserraikos (GRE)

Teenager Sarah Cisse of BLMA is one of the best rising stars in this year's competition

The favorite: BLMA (FRA) Key matchup: KSSE Enea AJP Gorzow (POL) vs Duran Maquinaria Ensino (ESP) The underdog: Panserraikos (GRE) The star: Sarah Cisse (BLMA) - The MVP of FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket, the French forward has shown her potential for her country impressively. But her physical attributes and evolving post play have also shone at club level and she returns to BLMA as a leader on the team, way ahead of time.

Group K

BC Montana 2003 (BUL), Rutronik Stars Keltern (GER), SBS Ostrava (CZE), Spar Girona (ESP)

Iyana Martin is ready to be the standout baller for Spar Girona

The favorite: Spar Girona (ESP) Key matchup: Rutronik Stars Keltern (GER) vs SBS Ostrava (CZE) The underdog: BC Montana 2003 (BUL) The star: lyana Martin (Spar Girona) - The EuroLeague Women and FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Rising Star awards winner, Martin is an amazing prospects who is already delivering against her potential. A fierce competitor, she has a super scoring touch and is already on course to become a global star.

Group L

Basket Namur Capitale (BEL), C'Chartres Metropole Basket Feminin (FRA), MBK Ruzomberok (SVK), MEINS Avenida (ESP)

Stephanie Mawuli starred with Zaragoza last season and has made the short switch to Avenida

The favorite: MEINS Avenida (ESP) Key matchup: MBK Ruzomberok (SVK) vs C'Chartres Metropole Basket Feminin (FRA) The underdog: Basket Namur Capitale (BEL) The star: Stephanie Mawuli (MEINS Avenida) - After a fairytale with Zaragoza in EuroLeague Women, the Japanese forward is out to inspire another Spanish side in Avenida. Her energy, athleticism and growing know-how will be of huge benefit and she will become a favorite with fans at Pabellon Wurzburg.

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