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Hapoel Holon Draws Challenging Opponents in Basketball Champions League Group Stage
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israeli basketball teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya were drawn into challenging groups for the 2026 FIBA Basketball Champions League, with Holon facing Cholet and Spartak, and Herzliya matched against Telekom Bonn, Badalona, and Porto. The tournament format allows group winners direct advancement, while second and third place teams enter playoffs.
- 01Hapoel Holon drawn with Cholet, Spartak, and a qualifier in Basketball Champions League group stage.
- 02Bnei Herzliya placed in a tough group with Telekom Bonn, Badalona, and Porto.
- 03Group winners advance directly to Top 16; second and third place teams enter best-of-three playoffs.
- 04Draw took place on July 8, 2026, in Geneva.
- 05Competition format remains the same as previous seasons, unlike EuroCup.
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