The FIBA has announced the 30 teams that will participate in the next edition of the Basketball Champions League. Joventut Badalona, UCAM Murcia, Bilbao Basket, and Unicaja of Málaga lead the representation of the Liga Endesa teams in the competition.
What happened?
The FIBA has confirmed that the BCL 2026-27 will feature the participation of 16 national champions, nine of which will be present in the regular season. Joventut Badalona is one of the teams that will seek the title.
Why is it important for Joventut Badalona?
The BCL is a competition that can provide access to the future NBA Europe. The BCL champion will have direct access to one of the four merit-based sports spots.
What comes next?
Río Breogán will be the fifth Spanish representative and will seek one of the two remaining spots in the regular season through the two previous qualifying tournaments to be held in September.
| Team | Recent result |
|---|---|
| Joventut Badalona | 86-93 against Barcelona (2025-03-30) |
| Joventut Badalona | 1W-0D-1L (last 2 games) |
The BCL 2026-27 faces its eleventh season with a great poster and bets on sports meritocracy as a way to access the competition.