In 1998, the Cup Winners’ Cup final was held in Belgrade, where Zalgiris Kaunas, after a long journey, once again won a continental title, clearly beating Stefanel Milan (82-67), thanks mainly to the magnificent afternoon that Stombergas had at the launch
In 1996, the Korac final was held between Stefanel Milan and Anadolu Efes, with the Turks winning after two matches by a single point. Naumoski made the difference against the Bodiroga, Blackman and Fucka
In 1995, the final of the Korac was held between ALBA Berlin and Stefanel Milan, where the Germans were crowned champions thanks to a draw in their first match on Alpine soil and sealed victory on their home turf thanks to the attack of their star player Alibegovic
In 1993, the Korac final was played between the two Italian teams Philips Milan and Virtus Roma, with the former winning both matches, and the latter winning the home match in a clear-cut manner. A final with much appeal for the level of stars such as Radja, Djordjevic, Pittis and Riva among others
The competition suffers three changes, the first is that the most important teams are exempt from a first crossing going directly to the round of 16 in direct qualifying format to round of matches. The second that eight teams qualify for the league, two more than in the past and the last and most important change is that from this year after the league no longer qualify the first two but the first four will qualify for a final four between them. Final format that is still valid today
In this season it is the last one that is played with format of direct end, next year the format will be released still today in force, of the final four. In the two previous phases everything went with a certain normality and the first swords of Europe did not miss the league. Zadar and French Orthez are the new tenants
In 1985 the Korac final was held in Brussels, where Milan and Varese won the title, with a clear victory (91-78) for an Olimpia Milan that after years of drought won a trophy again
In 1984 the Cup Winners’ Cup final was played in Oostende, where Real Madrid beat Olimpia Milan by a tight score (82-81), thanks to two free throws by Brian Jackson in the last white possession
This year the European Cup changes its competition in terms of the preliminary rounds before the group stage. In contrast to previous years, a previous group stage would now include two crosses prior to the round trip. Beginning 24 teams after the first criva were 12 and after the second crossing the six survivors played the regular league
The competition begins with 25 teams, which were left in 8 teams that after two previous rounds move to the regular group
The competition begins with 26 teams, which were left in 8 teams that after two previous rounds move to the regular group
