The 2017 FIBA Intercontinental Cup was the 27th edition of the

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. The cup winner was decided through one game, which was held on September 24, 2017. It was contested by the 2017 FIBA Americas League champions,

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, and the 2017 FIBA Champions League champions,

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. The title game was held at the Santiago Martín, in

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. Champions of the EuroLeague were not allowed to participate by

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, due to the EuroLeague's dispute with FIBA.

won the game, and captured its first FIBA Intercontinental Cup title.

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was named the FIBA Intercontinental Cup Most Valuable Player.

Qualified teams

Venue

Match details

MVP

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References

External links

2017 Intercontinental Basketball Cup

FIBA official website

FIBA Intercontinental Cup official website

FIBA Intercontinental Cup History

Basquetepinheirense FIBA World Cup

FIBA World Cup of Clubs
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