The 1995–96 FIBA European Cup was the thirtieth edition of

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

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competition. it occurred between September 5, 1995, and March 12, 1996. The final was held at Araba Arena, Vitoria,

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. In the final, Taugrés defeated

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, in front of 5,500 spectators.

Team allocation

Country ranking

For the 1995–1996 FIBA European League, the countries are allocated places according to their place on the FIBA country rankings, which takes into account their performance in European competitions from 1992–93 to 1994–95.

Teams

The labels in the parentheses show how each team qualified for the place of its starting round: * CW: Cup winners * CF: Cup finalist * 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc.: League position after eventual Playoffs * QR2: Loser clubs* of the 1/16 finals of the FIBA European League

First round

Second round

Third round

*Wild card to participate in the European Cup for the Loser clubs* of the 1/16 finals of the

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. * Partizan, Hapoel Galil Elyon,

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, Zrinjevac, Baník Cígeľ Prievidza, Smelt Olimpija, Budivelnyk, Kalev, Fidefinanz Bellinzona,

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, APOEL and Žalgiris.

Quarterfinals group stage

Semifinals

Seeded teams played games 2 and 3 at home.

Final

March 12, Pabellon Araba,

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Awards

FIBA Saporta Cup Finals MVP

* Ramón Rivas ( Taugrés)

References

External links

1995–96 FIBA European Cup @ FIBA Europe.com
* {{DEFAULTSORT:FIBA Eurocup Basketball 1995-96

1995-96