Euroleague Basketball was founded in 2000 and it now manages the continent's two premier basketball competitions, the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and the Eurocup, consisting of more than 60 teams from as many as 25 countries.
How does a team get into the EuroLeague?
Clubs usually qualify for these competitions based on their performance in the national or regional leagues in the previous season. The EuroLeague is Euroleague Basketball's premier competition, and each year involves clubs from around 10 countries.
Who owns the EuroLeague?
Euroleague Ventures S.A. (EV) is the limited liability company incorporated by EP and IMG Media Limited according to the joint venture agreement signed by both parties with the aim of increasing the stature, awareness and economic value of the EuroLeague, EuroCup and the clubs.
Is EuroLeague like Champions league?
The FIBA European Champions Cup and the EuroLeague are considered to be the same competition, with the change of name being simply a re-branding. The EuroLeague title has been won by 21 clubs, 13 of which have won the title more than once. The most successful club in the competition is Real Madrid, with ten titles.
Who won the EuroLeague 2021?
Anadolu Efes S.K.
Is EuroLeague under FIBA?
The EuroLeague was originally established by FIBA Europe, and it operated under its umbrella from 1958 until summer 2000, concluding with the 1999–00 season. Most of the leading clubs joined Euroleague, although Panathinaikos, Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Moscow stayed with FIBA.
What is the difference between EuroLeague and EuroCup?
Continental competitions The EuroLeague is Euroleague Basketball's premier competition, and each year involves clubs from around 10 countries. The EuroCup is Euroleague Basketball's secondary competition, and currently made up of 24 teams from around Europe.
What basketball does the EuroLeague use?
Official Eurolegue game ball.
How was EuroLeague created?
History. The FIBA European Champions Cup was originally established by FIBA and it operated under its umbrella from 1958 until the summer of 2000, concluding with the 1999–00 season. Euroleague Basketball was created after the end of the FIBA European Champions Cup.