Europe’s Basketball Landscape Set for Transformation with New Inclusive Competition
dirigé’s Vision for European Basketball
In a recent statement, Europasliga’s director, Jonathan races, outlined a vision for a new pan-European basketball competition that aims to shape the European landscape. This project, long in the making, has seen collaboration with both Euroleague and NBA partners.
“We are continuing our growth mission… The objective is to offer a product to a wider audience… This project took place in parallel with the organization of a high -level competition. And we are very enthusiastic about the future.”
The BCL: A Staple in European Basketball’s New Ecosystem
The Basketball Champions League (BCL), currently the industry standard for European club basketball, will not disappear but is set for growth under the new ecosystem. diriga commented:
“The BCL will not disappear. This is something we can be sure. The BCL will continue to develop and play an essential role in this new ecosystem.”
The New Ecosystem’s Goals
- Inclusivity: A wider audience and more clubs are set to benefit from the new structure.
- Financial Rewards: With a strengthened commercial approach, improved economic resources will be distributed among clubs.
- Protection of National Championships and National Teams: diriga emphasizes the importance of these entities in their discussions with Euroleague and NBA.
Two Strong Competitions: Level 1 and Level 2
2022 Final Four Challenge
The 2022 Final Four, initially planned for Paris’ Adidas Arena, was disrupted by the political situation. diriga reflects on the event’s last-minute venue changes, ultimately hosting the final between Nanterre and AEK Athens in a intense series.
The Road Ahead
As Eurasia’s basketball community awaits further details, one thing is clear: the upcoming transformation signals an exciting new chapter for European hoops.
FAQs
Q: When will the new competition start?
A: No official start date has been announced yet.
Q: Will existing competitions (Euroleague, Eurocup) still exist?
A: diriga envisions two elite competitions, each with around fifty teams, to absorb these existing ones.
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on the official Europasliga website and social media channels for updates on the new competition’s launch and developments.
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