Hapoel Holon Draws Challenging Opponents in Basketball Champions League Group Stage
The Israeli basketball teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya were drawn into groups for the FIBA Basketball Champions League during an event held in Geneva on July 8, 2026. Hapoel Holon, aiming to advance to the next stage, was placed in a group with French team Cholet, Serbian club Spartak, and another team to be determined from the qualifying rounds. Bnei Herzliya faced a tougher group, drawn alongside Germany's Telekom Bonn, Spain's strong Badalona, and Portugal's Porto.
The competition format remains unchanged from previous seasons, unlike the EuroCup. The top team from each of the eight groups will automatically qualify for the Top 16 stage. Teams finishing second and third will enter a best-of-three playoff series, with the winners advancing to the next round. This setup maintains a high level of competition and provides multiple paths for teams to progress in the tournament.
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