Raimundo Saporta (formerly known as EuroCup) used to be the second
most prestigious European basketball cup. It was previously called European Cup of Cup
Winners, and in fact only cup winners or league finalists could participate in this cup.
Then the rules were more flexible, but the number of participating teams
was
still ruled by FIBA.
Then the countries could select up to two clubs to EuroCup (the limit
was set by FIBA). In 1998
the name was changed from EuroCup to Saporta Cup. Saporta was Spanish and he had
a big
influence on Spanish basketball. It was very competitive cup with teams, which could
not qualify for Euroleague, but offered similar level of play. EuroCup champion
was a very
respected title and only a few teams could be proud of having this trophy. EuroCup structure
changed very often.
Raimundo Saporta (formerly known as EuroCup) used to be the second
most prestigious European basketball cup. It was previously called European Cup of Cup
Winners, and in fact only cup winners or league finalists could participate in this cup.
Then the rules were more flexible, but the number of participating teams
was
still ruled by FIBA.
Then the countries could select up to two clubs to EuroCup (the limit
was set by FIBA). In 1998
the name was changed from EuroCup to Saporta Cup. Saporta was Spanish and he had
a big
influence on Spanish basketball. It was very competitive cup with teams, which could
not qualify for Euroleague, but offered similar level of play. EuroCup champion
was a very
respected title and only a few teams could be proud of having this trophy. EuroCup structure
changed very often.