By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The road to glory in Basketball Champions League Season X, powered by Ameresco SUNEL, is officially set. Following a draw ceremony at the Badalona Museum on Friday, the bracket for the Quarterfinals and the Final Four has been established, carving out a definitive path to the title at the Palau Municipal d’Esports de Badalona this May.
Defending champions Unicaja are set for a heavyweight collision with ALBA Berlin, a matchup featuring two of the continent’s most established systems. With home-court advantage, Malaga remains the favorite, but the German side’s depth poses a massive threat. In the second pairing, Greece’s AEK puts its perfect record on the line against the prestige of Asisa Joventut, a classic cross-continental battle of momentum versus tactical discipline.
Across the bracket, La Laguna Tenerife draws Galatasaray MCT Technic, pitting one of Europe’s most consistent systems against the star-powered roster from Istanbul. Finally, Rytas is drawn against ERA Nymburk, a clash where Lithuania’s storied basketball culture meets the disciplined underdog spirit of the Czechia.
Per competition rules, the seeded teams from Pot 1 (AEK, Tenerife, Rytas, and Unicaja) will host the first and potential third games. The four victors will converge on Badalona for the Final Four starting May 7.