In the summer of 1996, the Olympic Games were played in Atlanta, where the United States with a strong NBA team won the Olympic Gold without too much trouble to beat Yugoslavia in the final by 95-69, the difference between the United States and the rest of the world was abysmal at that time
After losing in 1994 and 1995, Baskonia finally won the 1996 Cup Winners’ Cup title, beating PAOK Thessaloniki Stojakovic and Prelevic in the final in front of their own fans (88-81). Rivas was imperial near the rim, well supported by Perasovic and Nicola
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
