The 1977–78

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was the twelfth edition of

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's 2nd-tier level European-wide professional club

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competition, contested between national domestic cup champions, running from 19 October 1977, to 29 March 1978. It was contested by 22 teams, three less than in the previous edition.

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defeated

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in a final, held in

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, winning the FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup for the second consecutive time in the club's history.

Participants

First round

Second round

;Automatically qualified to the Quarter finals group stage: *

(title holder)

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

March 29,

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References

External links

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FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup 1977–78
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FIBA Saporta Cup