1997–98 FIBA EuroCup
The 1997–98 FIBA EuroCup season occurred between September 16, 1997 and April 14, 1998. The final was held at Pionir Hall, Belgrade, FR Yugoslavia with Žalgiris defeating Stefanel Milano in front of 5,000 spectators.
Competition System
- 48 teams (domestic Cup champions plus best qualified teams in the most important European leagues) enter a preliminary group stage, divided into eight groups of six teams each playing a round-robin. The final standing is based on individual wins and defeats. In case of a tie between two or more teams after this group stage, the following criteria is used to decide the final classification: 1) number of wins in one-to-one games between the teams; 2) basket average between the teams; 3) general basket average within the group.
- The top four teams from each group qualify for a 1/16 Final Playoff (X-pairings, home and away games), with winners advancing further to 1/8 Finals, 1/4 Finals and 1/2 Final.
- The Final is played at a predetermined venue.
Preliminary group stage
Key to colors
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Qualified to Round of 32 |
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Eliminated |
Group C
| Team | Pld | Pts | W | L | PF | PA | PD |
1. | Žalgiris |
10 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 777 | 672 | +105 |
2. | ASVEL |
10 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 677 | 642 | +35 |
3. | Mazowzanka |
10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 827 | 790 | +37 |
4. | Zagreb |
10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 776 | 704 | +72 |
5. | Kalev |
10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 690 | 737 | -47 |
6. | MZT Aerodrom |
10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 634 | 836 | -202 |
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Group D
| Team | Pld | Pts | W | L | PF | PA | PD |
1. | Cáceres |
10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 836 | 767 | +69 |
2. | Samara |
10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 801 | 774 | +27 |
3. | FMP |
10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 793 | 719 | +74 |
4. | Keravnos |
10 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 681 | 743 | -62 |
5. | Oliveirense |
10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 713 | 787 | -74 |
6. | Planja |
10 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 819 | 853 | -34 |
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Round of 32
Round of 16
Quarter finals
Semi finals
Final
April 14, Hala Pionir, Belgrade
1997–98 FIBA EuroCup Champions |
Žalgiris 1st title |
External links
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| Cup Winner's Cup | |
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| European Cup | |
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| EuroCup | |
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| Saporta Cup | |
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