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competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe. The league was founded in 2002, and ceased in 2007. Each season's finalists were promoted to the next season's more prestigious 3rd-tier level competition, the

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History

The competition was played during the 2002–03 to 2006–07 seasons. It was variously known as the FIBA Europe Champions Cup (2002–03), the FIBA Europe Cup (2003–05), and the FIBA EuroCup Challenge (2005–07).

Names of the competition

* FIBA Europe Champions Cup: (2002–2003) * FIBA Europe Cup: (2003–2005) * FIBA EuroCup Challenge: (2005–2007)

The finals

Finals MVP

Titles by club

Winning rosters

FIBA Europe Champions Cup: * 2002–03

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External links

FIBA EuroCup Challenge Homepage
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