WKS Śląsk Wrocław Basketball will kick off its Euro Cup Group C campaign on September 29, fighting for a playoff spot. This is the season's biggest challenge after last year's five wins in 18 Group A games.
Who is in Group C?
Group C features French champion Cosea JL Bourg‑en‑Bresse, Turkish Tofas Bursa, Montenegrin Buducnost VOLI Podgorica and Italian sides Dolomiti Energia Trydent and Napoli Basketball. They are joined by Lithuanian Neptunas Klaipeda and German Niners Chemnitz. WKS Śląsk Wrocław completes the lineup.
What are the prospects for WKS Śląsk Wrocław Basketball?
In the previous Euro Cup edition the team recorded five wins out of 18 matches, finishing second‑last in Group A. The 2025/26 stats suggest the squad must improve its paint scoring and pick‑and‑roll efficiency to compete with the French leader, who twice beat Besiktas Istanbul in the final.
What happens after the group stage?
The competition involves 32 clubs split into four eight‑team groups. After the group phase, 16 teams advance, and from the round of 16 the format switches to best‑of‑two play‑offs. If Śląsk secures a top‑8 finish, it will face a grueling quarter‑ and semi‑final stretch where every game counts double.
Which clubs hold a five‑year licence?
Among the 22 clubs with a five‑year licence are Aris Saloniki, coached by Igor Milicic, and German Rostock Seawolves, led for two years by Przemysław Frasunkiewicz. WKS Śląsk Wrocław is one of nine teams with a one‑year licence, highlighting the need for solid results in Group C.
When do the group games start?
The opening group match is set for September 29, with subsequent dates listed in the EuroLeague calendar. All rounds, including the final, are played to two wins, raising the stakes of every minute on the court.