Hapoel Jerusalem Draws Group Stage Opponents for 2026/27 EuroCup Basketball Season
Hapoel Jerusalem is currently participating in the group stage draw for the 2026/27 EuroCup basketball season. The competition will feature 32 teams divided into four groups of eight. Jerusalem is placed in the second seeding tier alongside Cluj-Napoca, Beșiktaș Çeşme, and Tofaş Bursa. The top seeding group includes Monaco, Bourg-en-Bresse, Le Mans, and Turk Telekom Ankara.
The tournament format advances 16 teams to the post-season playoffs, which will consist of the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. Each playoff round will be played in a best-of-three series. The full seeding list includes eight tiers, with notable teams such as Venezia, Olimpia Ljubljana, Napoli, and PAOK Thessaloniki spread across various levels.
This new format marks a change from previous seasons, aiming to increase competition and excitement throughout the EuroCup. Hapoel Jerusalem, coached by Dusko Ivanovic, will now learn the identities of its seven group opponents and prepare for the upcoming European campaign.
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