The 1989–90

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was the twenty-fourth 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 26 September 1989, to 13 March 1990. It was contested by 21 teams, the same number of teams as the previous edition. Knorr Bologna defeated

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, in the final that was held in

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, winning its first European-wide title. It had previously lost the 1977–78 final against Gabetti Cantù.

Participants

First round

Second round

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

March 13, PalaGiglio,

References

External links

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FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup 1989–90
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FIBA Saporta Cup