The upcoming European basketball season brings good news for Croatian clubs – Cedevita Junior and Cibona will represent Croatia in the new edition of the FIBA Europe Cup.

KK Cedevita Junior – Direct Entry into Group Stage

Cedevita Junior has secured direct qualification for the FIBA Europe Cup group stage and, according to the draw, has been placed in the third seeding pot. This status gives the club a more favorable position when it comes to drawing opponents, allowing them to avoid the strongest teams in the initial phase of the competition. This marks another step forward in the club’s ambitious European plans, as the Zagreb team continues to gain international experience with a young and talented squad.

KK Cibona Through the Qualifiers

After an uncertain domestic season, Cibona will attempt to earn a spot in the FIBA Europe Cup group stage through the qualifying rounds. If they succeed in overcoming all obstacles in qualification, Cibona will be placed into the fourth seeding pot for the main draw. Their potential qualification rivals include clubs such as Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen (Belgium), Balkan (Bulgaria), Anorthosis Famagusta (Cyprus), Transcom Parnu (Estonia), Anwil Wloclawek (Poland), Prievidza (Slovakia), and Dnipro (Ukraine).

Croatian Clubs on the European Basketball Stage

• Cedevita Junior is solidifying its status as a stable European club with clearly defined sporting goals, and entering the third seeding pot is a significant sporting achievement and a good foundation for further European progress.
• Cibona faces a challenging qualifying path, but the club’s history and reputation ensure an ambitious approach to international competitions.

Draw Schedule and Expectations

The draw for the FIBA Europe Cup group stage and qualifiers will be held soon, after which the precise schedule of matches will be announced. Croatian basketball will thus have at least one, and very likely two representatives in the FIBA Europe Cup next season, further increasing the interest of fans and the basketball public ahead of the coming European autumn.

For the latest news, follow the official channels of the clubs and FIBA Europe.