Eurocup 2020 Basketball: What to Expect

With the 2020 Eurocup Basketball Tournament rapidly approaching, fans are wondering what to expect. Will the games be exciting? Will there be any upsets?

Introduction

The basketball event at the 2020 Summer Olympics will be held from 31 July to 8 August in Tokyo, Japan. Basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics will feature 12 national teams each consisting of 12 players. All games will be played at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama Prefecture.

Eligible players for these Olympic rosters must have been born on or after 1 January 1997. Each team is allowed one naturalized player and two players with dual nationalities.

All of the necessary information regarding the tournament can be found below. Be sure to check back closer to the date for updates on qualifying teams, game schedules, and more!

What is the Eurocup?

The Eurocup is an annual basketball competition that features teams from all over Europe. It is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the continent and attracts some of the best players in the world. This year’s edition will be held in Turkey and will feature 24 teams from across the continent.

What teams re Playing in the Eurocup?

The Eurocup is an annual Basketball Tournament that takes place in Europe. It is organized by the European Basketball Confederation (Euroleague) and features some of the best teams from across the continent. This year’s edition will take place from September 13 to October 4, 2020, and will feature 24 teams from 12 different countries.

Some of the teams that will be taking part in this year’s tournament include reigning champions CSKA Moscow from Russia, Spanish giants Real Madrid Turkish side Anadolu Efes Istanbul, and Greek outfit Olympiacos Piraeus. Others include Italian side Sassari, Germany’s Brose Bamberg, France’s LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv

This year’s edition of the Eurocup will be played under a new format, with the 24 teams being split into four groups of six. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, which will consist of a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.

What is the format of the Eurocup?

The 2020 Eurocup will be the 20th edition of Europe’s second-tier National Club Basketball Tournament The competition will be organized by Euroleague basketball and it will be under a new format that was announced on May 31, 2019. The tournament will now feature 32 teams from all over Europe, which is an increase from the 24 teams that participated in the 2019 edition.

The 32 teams will be split into two conferences (East and West), and each conference will be made up of four groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group in each conference will advance to the knockout stage, which will consist of the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.

All games in the competition will be held at sites that are chosen by Euroleague Basketball and these sites will be announced at a later date.

How can I watch the Eurocup?

The official broadcaster of the 2020 Eurocup is ESPN. If you have a cable or satellite subscription that includes ESPN, you will be able to watch the tournament on TV. Alternatively, you can watch the Games Live online through the ESPN website or app.

To watch the games live online, you will need to sign in with your cable or satellite provider. If you do not have a cable or satellite subscription, you can still watch the games live online with a subscription to ESPN+. With ESPN+, you can choose to pay per month or per year, and there is no contract required.

What are the odds of each team winning the Eurocup?

It is still early in the season, but some teams are already starting to emerge as favorites to win the Eurocup. Here are the current odds of each team winning, according to various sportsbooks:

Team Odds
Spain +100
France +200
Germany +500
Serbia +600
Greece +700
Italy +1200
Turkey +1600
Montenegro +1800
Czech Republic +2000

What are some expert predictions for the Eurocup?

The 2020 Eurocup will be the biggest Basketball event in Europe this year. With 24 teams competing for the title, it promises to be an exciting tournament.

So what can we expect from the 2020 Eurocup? Here are some expert predictions:

1. The favorites to win are Spain and Greece.
2. The biggest surprises could come from Turkey and Croatia.
3. Lithuania and Latvia will be the dark horses of the tournament.
4. The player to watch out for is Croatia’s Dario Saric.
5. The 2020 Eurocup will be a close and competitive tournament.

What are some interesting storylines to follow in the Eurocup?

With the 2020 Eurocup set to tip off on October 2, there are a plethora of stories to monitor leading up to the tournament.

Group A features undefeated teams in Stelmet Zielona Gora and Ratiopharm Ulm as well as LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, which lost its first game by just two points. One storyline to keep tabs on is how these teams fare against each other. Additionally, all three of these squads will be tested in non-group stage matchups. Zielona Gora will take on Anadolu Efes Istanbul and CSKA Moscow while Ulm will battle it out with Efes and Real Madrid As for ASVEL, it will go up against FC Barcelona and Madrid as well.

Group B boasts two more undefeated sides in Khimki Moscow Region and Alba Berlin BC Zenit St Petersburg also only has one loss. Similar to Group A, it will be intriguing to see how the teams in this grouping fare against one another as well as some of the tough competition they’ll face outside of their pool. Khimki will meet up with FC Barcelona and Panathinaikos OPAP Athens, while ALBA gets Efes Istanbul and Valencia Basket. As for Zenit, it takes on Madrid and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

Other things to watch for include how players like Kyle Kuric of Barcelona, Ian Hummer of Zenit and John Bryant of ALBA fare in the tournament. Additionally, which teams can put together a deep run in the Eurocup?

What are the chances of an upset in the Eurocup?

Every Basketball Fan knows that anything can happen in the sport. An underdog team can come out of nowhere and beat a powerhouse squad. That’s what makes the Eurocup so exciting. This tournament features some of the best teams in Europe but there is always the chance of an upset.

The Eurocup is unique because it features a mix of professional and semi-professional teams. Some of the squads are made up of players who are trying to make a name for themselves, while others are stacked with experienced professionals. This makes for some interesting matchups and provides opportunities for Cinderella stories.

In recent years we’ve seen upsets in the Eurocup happen more often than in other tournaments. In 2016, a team from Iceland named KR shocked everyone by making it all the way to the semifinals. They eventually lost to CSKA Moscow, but not before proving that anything is possible in the Eurocup.

This year’s tournament is shaping up to be another exciting one. There are a number of talented teams that could make a run at the title, and we could see another upset or two along the way. No matter what happens, it’s sure to be an entertaining tournament from start to finish.

Conclusion

The 2020 EuroCup will be the last under the current format, as the competition will be rebranded as the Basketball Champions League for the 2020–21 season onwards. A total of 24 teams will take part in the 2019–20 edition of the competition, with all games being played in a single venue – Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany.

The first round of the tournament will take place from October 8-10, with the Round of 16 being held from October 23-25. The Quarter-Finals will take place on November 6-8, with the Semi-Finals on November 27-29. The Third Place Playoff and Final will both take place on December 19.