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Turkish teams chase championship in BKT EuroCup: Bahçeşehir Koleji, Beşiktaş Fibabanka, and Türk Telekom to compete

In the BKT EuroCup, which has been held since the 2002-2003 season, Turkey's Bahçeşehir Koleji, Beşiktaş Fibabanka, and Türk Telekom are aiming for the championship. In the history of the cup, where 4 Turkish teams have previously played in the final, Galatasaray Odeabank and Darüşşafaka have achieved victory twice. Spanish side Valencia Basket holds the title of the most successful team with 4 championships. The first week of the 2024-25 season begins tomorrow.

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Turkish representatives in the BKT EuroCup are drawing attention this season with their strong rosters. While Bahçeşehir Koleji has built a dynamic team full of young talent, Beşiktaş Fibabanka has set an ambitious roadmap for the championship with its experienced players and coaching staff. Türk Telekom, meanwhile, has defined its goal by adding depth to the team with new transfers.

HISTORY

Of the 4 Turkish teams that have played in the final in EuroCup history, 2 of them, Galatasaray Odeabank (2016) and Darüşşafaka (2018), managed to win the cup. Frutti Extra Bursaspor in 2022 and Türk Telekom in 2023 were unable to secure the trophy in the final.

VALENCIA BASKET DOMINANCE

Valencia Basket from Spain is the most successful team, having won championships in 2003, 2010, 2014, and 2019. Having lost in the final in 2012 and 2017, Valencia is targeting the cup again this season.

FIRST WEEK MATCH SCHEDULE

The match schedule for the first week of the 2024-25 season is as follows:

Tomorrow:

  • 19.30 Türk Telekom - Lietkabelis (Lithuania)
  • 20.30 Veolia Towers Hamburg (Germany) - Cosea JL Bourg (France)
  • 21.30 Joventut Badalona (Spain) - Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv (Israel)
  • 22.00 Dreamland Gran Canaria (Spain) - Dolomiti Energia Trento (Italy)

Wednesday, September 25:

  • 19.00 U-BT Cluj-Napoca (Romania) - Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia)
  • 19.00 Wolves Vilnius (Lithuania) - Bahçeşehir Koleji
  • 20.00 Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (Israel) - Valencia Basket (Spain)
  • 20.00 Beşiktaş Fibabanka - Buducnost VOLI (Montenegro)
  • 20.00 Trefl Sopot (Poland) - ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
  • 21.00 Umana Reyer (Italy) - Aris Midea (Greece)

The performances of Turkish teams in the BKT EuroCup this season are eagerly awaited. With their ambitious rosters and strong opponents, the place of Turkish basketball on the European stage could be further strengthened. In addition to the championship race, gaining international experience for young players also stands out as an important goal.