Spanish club Unicaja claimed their maiden Basketball Champions League (BCL) title in 2024, but they are putting the champagne on ice for now as they embark on a new goal-winning the title in their maiden Fiba Intercontinental Cup (ICC).
They are among six teams competing in the annual event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from Sept 12 to 15. Joining them in Group A are AI Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon) and Petro de Luanda (Angola).
Tasmania JackJumpers (Australia), Quimsa (Argentina) and National Basketball Association G League United (United States) make up Group B.
Back in Singapore for a second year, the competition features each continent's champions, as well as a representative team from the G League, which is the NBA's official minor league.
The final of the 2023 edition saw about 8,000 fans thronging then 12,000-seater Singapore Indoor Stadium.
In recent editions, European clubs have dominated, winning five of the last seven titles. Spanish teams have also clinched 10 out of 33 titles.
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