2002–03 ULEB Cup
The 2002–03 ULEB Cup was the first season of the European professional basketball competition, the ULEB Cup, organized by Euroleague Basketball Company. The second-tier level ULEB Cup is the level that is one tier below the Euroleague level. There were 24 teams. The final games took place from April 15, to April 24, in Valencia, Spain, and Novo Mesto, Slovenia.
Teams of the 2002-03 ULEB Cup
Format
This season's ULEB Cup featured a total of 24 teams, divided into four groups of six. The round-robin group stage was followed by knock-out stages. The regular season began in October 2002.
Regular season
The 24 teams played a round-robin tournament competition (home and away). Four teams from each group advanced to the knock-out stage (quarter-finals).
Eighth-finals
The winners from eighth-finals advanced to the quarterfinals. The matches were played at two games (home and away). The match winner was determined by point differential.
Quarter-finals
The winners from quarter-finals advanced to the semifinals. The matches were played at two games (home and away). The match winner was determined by point differential.
Semifinals
The winners from semifinals advanced to the finals. The matches were played at two games (home and away). The match winner was determined by point differential.
Final
The matches were played at two games (home and away). The match winner was determined by point differential.
Regular season
Key to colors
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Top four places in each group advance to Top 16 |
Top 16
Quarter finals
Semi finals
Finals
Finals MVP
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