FIBA Europe
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FIBA Europe is a zone within the International Basketball Federation
(FIBA) which includes all 49 national European basketball federations.
2010, will play in 2013)
C Current zone champion
Between clubs
NOTE: The men's Euroleague is not operated by FIBA Europe, but rather by ULEB
, a consortium of European men's professional leagues. The preliminary rounds of the Eurocup are operated by FIBA Europe, and the competition proper is operated by ULEB. Both the Euroleague and Eurocup are sanctioned by FIBA and play under FIBA rules.
International Basketball Federation
The International Basketball Federation, more commonly known as FIBA , from its French name Fédération Internationale de Basketball, is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball...
(FIBA) which includes all 49 national European basketball federations.
Division A
Division B
(promoted from EuroBasket Division CEuroBasket Division C
The EuroBasket Division C is the lowest-ranked tier of the biannual EuroBasket competition, organized by FIBA Europe.The EuroBasket Division C was first introduced in 1988, as the Promotion Cup, the competition organized for the lowest ranked European national basketball teams. Since then, the...
2010, will play in 2013)
Division C
Currently not participating
Top FIBA Europe teams
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | C | 730 |
| 4 | 488 | |
| 5 | 426 | |
| 6 | 302 | |
| 7 | 272 | |
| 8 | 232 | |
| 11 | 213 | |
| 12 | 195 | |
| 14 | 182 | |
| 17 | 157 | |
| 19 | 134 |
Between nations
- EuroBasketEurobasketThe EuroBasket, also referred to as the FIBA European Basketball Championship, is the main basketball competition contested biennially by the men's national teams governed by FIBA Europe, the European zone within the International Basketball Federation. The championship was first held in 1935 and...
, the continental championship played biennially- Men'sEurobasketThe EuroBasket, also referred to as the FIBA European Basketball Championship, is the main basketball competition contested biennially by the men's national teams governed by FIBA Europe, the European zone within the International Basketball Federation. The championship was first held in 1935 and...
- Division BEuroBasket Division BThe EuroBasket Division B is the second-ranked tier of the bi-annual EuroBasket competition. In this Division the teams play-off in order to get a promotion into Division A. Conversely, the two worst performing teams of Division A are relegated into Division B...
- Division CEuroBasket Division CThe EuroBasket Division C is the lowest-ranked tier of the biannual EuroBasket competition, organized by FIBA Europe.The EuroBasket Division C was first introduced in 1988, as the Promotion Cup, the competition organized for the lowest ranked European national basketball teams. Since then, the...
- Division B
- Women'sEurobasket WomenEurobasket Women is a bi-annual basketball competition held between the nations of Europe for women's national basketball team. Eurobasket Women is also used as a qualifying tournament for the FIBA World Championship for Women and also for Olympic Games.-Summaries:-Performance by nation:-See...
- Men's
- FIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1992. Until 2004 it was held biannually, but from 2004 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Spain.Since 2005, a second level...
, the continental championship for players aged fewer than 20 years played annually - FIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was inaugurated in 1964 and for the following 40 years it had been held biannually. From 2004 onwards, it is held every year.-Summaries:-Performances by nation:...
, the continental championship for players aged fewer than 18 years played annually - FIBA Europe Under-16 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-16 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-16 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Cadets, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1971. Until 2003 it was held every second year, but from 2003 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Croatia.-Results:-Performances by nation:-MVP...
, the continental championship for players aged fewer than 16 years played annually - FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship for Women, the continental championship for women aged fewer than 20 years played annually
- FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for WomenFIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for WomenFIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for Women, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1965. The current champions are Italy.-Results:-Performances by nation:† Defunct states...
, the continental championship for women aged fewer than 18 years played annually - FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women, the continental championship for women aged fewer than 16 years played annually
Between clubsSports clubA sports club or sport club, sometimes athletics club or sports association is a club for the purpose of playing one or more sports...
- EuroleagueEuroleagueEuroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
, professionalProfessional sportsProfessional sports, as opposed to amateur sports, are sports in which athletes receive payment for their performance. Professional athleticism has come to the fore through a combination of developments. Mass media and increased leisure have brought larger audiences, so that sports organizations...
league comprising teams from thirteen nations- Men'sEuroleagueEuroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
- Women'sEuroLeague WomenThe EuroLeague Women is the highest professional basketball league in Europe for women’s clubs.Unlike Euroleague for men, the competition is entirely organized by FIBA Europe.-Between 2004-2011:...
- Men's
- Eurocup
- Men's
- Women'sEuroCup WomenThe EuroCup Women is the second-caliber professional basketball league with teams from European clubs from national leagues joined in FIBA Europe.It succeeds the Ronchetti Cup.- System of competition :...
- EuroChallengeEuroChallengeThe EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe...
- Men'sEuroChallengeThe EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe...
- Men's
- SuperCupFIBA Europe SuperCup WomenThe SuperCup Women is a Super Cup competition organized by FIBA Europe and contested between the winners of EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women. The first edition of the Cup took place on October 20, 2009 and was contested between Spartak Moscow Region and Galatasaray in Vidnoye.-Performance by...
- Women'sFIBA Europe SuperCup WomenThe SuperCup Women is a Super Cup competition organized by FIBA Europe and contested between the winners of EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women. The first edition of the Cup took place on October 20, 2009 and was contested between Spartak Moscow Region and Galatasaray in Vidnoye.-Performance by...
- Women's
NOTE: The men's Euroleague is not operated by FIBA Europe, but rather by ULEB
ULEB
ULEB was founded in 1991, with the aim to help in the cooperation and development of European professional club basketball leagues...
, a consortium of European men's professional leagues. The preliminary rounds of the Eurocup are operated by FIBA Europe, and the competition proper is operated by ULEB. Both the Euroleague and Eurocup are sanctioned by FIBA and play under FIBA rules.
Defunct club competitions
- EuroCup ChallengeEuroCup ChallengeThe EuroCup Challenge was the 4th tier level transnational professional club basketball competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe.-Promotion to FIBA EuroCup:...
- Korać CupKorac CupThe Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA between the 1971-72 and 2001-02 seasons. It was the third-tier level club competition in European basketball, after the European Champions' Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup...
- Ronchetti CupRonchetti CupThe Ronchetti Cup was an annual basketball European club competition held by FIBA between the years 1972 and 2002...
- Saporta CupSaporta CupSaporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe...
- SuproLeagueSuproleagueFIBA SuproLeague was the FIBA professional club basketball Champions' Cup for the 2000-01 season. Up until that season, there was one cup, the FIBA European Champions' Cup , though in this season of 2000-01, the leading European teams split into two competitions: the FIBA SuproLeague and the ULEB's...
See also
- FIBA Europe Player of the Year AwardFIBA Europe Player of the Year AwardThe FIBA Europe Player of the Year Award is an annual official FIBA Europe award inaugurated in the year 2005, with awards given for both men and women. The winner is a European basketball player whose performances with his or her sports club and/or national team throughout the year have reached...
- FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year AwardFIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year AwardThe FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Award is an annual award given by FIBA Europe, the European division of FIBA, the international governing body of the sport of basketball, to the best European basketball player aged 22 and under of the year. The inaugural award was given out in the...
- ULEB League RankingsULEB League RankingsThe ULEB League Rankings are the rankings for each of the different European regional and domestic basketball leagues of the countries that participate in Europe's international continental professional basketball competitions that are held under the ULEB zone umbrella, such as the Euroleague and...