Lithuanian ace Laura Juskaite is a constant menace on the wings for Zabiny Brno<\/p>\n
The favorite: Zabiny Brno (CZE)
\nKey matchup: Castors Braine (BEL) vs Magnolia Basket Campobasso (ITA)
\nThe underdog: ZKK Tresnjevka 2009 (CRO)<\/p>\n
The star: Artemis Spanou (Zabiny Brno) – A relentless baller who’s warrior-like mentality stands out for club and country, the Greek forward will be a driving force for Brno in this competition. Buckets, boards and rugged defense.<\/p>\n
Group BBasket Namur Capitale (BEL), Hozono Global Jairis (ESP), AZS UMCS Lublin (POL), UZKK Student Nis (SRB)<\/p>\n
Laura Gil brings an incredible amount of experience to Lublin<\/p>\n
The favorite: AZS UMCS Lublin (POL)
\nKey matchup: Basket Namur Capitale (BEL) vs Hozono Global Jairis (ESP)
\nThe underdog: UZKK Student Nis (SRB)<\/p>\n
The star: Laura Gil (AZS UMCS Lublin) – The Spanish frontcourt warrior is someone that will drive her team towards a deep run and challenge. An top player for many years, her defense and know-how will be especially precious. <\/p>\n
Group CElitzur Ramla (ISR), NKA Universitas Pecs (HUN), Sportiva\/Azoris Hotels (POR), Lointek Gernika Bizkaia (ESP)<\/p>\n
Czechia national team star center Julia Reisingerova will be a handful again for teams facing Pecs<\/p>\n
The favorite: NKA Universitas Pecs (HUN)
\nKey matchup: Elitzur Ramla (ISR) vs Lointek Gernika Bizkaia (ESP)
\nThe underdog: Sportiva\/Azoris Hotels (POR)<\/p>\n
The star: Julia Reisingerova (NKA Universitas Pecs) – The Czechia center is a powerful force under the basket at both ends of the floor. She will be the primary scorer and hunt down double-doubles with her work on the glass.<\/p>\n
Group DKangoroes Basket Mechelen (BEL), GEAS (ITA), ACS Sepsi-SIC (ROM), TARR KSC Szekszard (HUN)<\/p>\n
Reka Dombai was sensational for Szekszard with 30 points in both of the Qualifiers<\/p>\n
The favorite: TARR KSC Szekszard (HUN)
\nKey matchup: GEAS (ITA) vs ACS Sepsi-SIC (ROM)
\nThe underdog: Kangeroes Basket Mechelen (BEL)<\/p>\n
The star: Reka Dombai (TARR KSC Szekszard) – The Hungarian guard was sensational in the Qualifiers with two epic 30-point displays. She showed her scoring prowess and will be the centerpeice for TARR KSC Szekszard. <\/p>\n
Group ETTT Riga (LAT), Saarlouis Royals (GER), Emlak Konut SK (TUR), KKZ Crvena Zvezda (SRB)<\/p>\n
Yvonne Anderson will be the court leader for ZKK Crvena Zvezda<\/p>\n
The favorite: KKZ Crvena Zvezda (SRB)
\nKey matchup: Saarlouis Royals (GER) vs Emlak Konut SK (TUR)
\nThe underdog: TTT Riga (LAT)<\/p>\n
The star: Yvonne Anderson (KKZ Crvena Zvezda) – A brilliant guard with know-how and influence, Anderson was crowned a EuroLeague Women champion 18 months ago and has done it on the biggest FIBA stages with Serbia. <\/p>\n
Group FRutronik Stars Keltern (GER), KBF Peja 03 (KOS), Levhartice Chomutov (CZE), Kibirkstis-TOKS (LTU)<\/p>\n
Kamile Nacickaite Van Der Horst is likely to light it up for Kibirkstis-TOKS<\/p>\n
The favorite: Kibirkstis-TOKS (LTU)
\nKey matchup: Rutronik Stars Keltern (GER) vs Levhartice Chomutov (CZE)
\nThe underdog: KBF Peja 03 (KOS)<\/p>\n
The star: Kamile Nacickaite Van Der Horst (Kibirkstis-TOKS) – With veteran leadership and able to go off on any given night because of her shooting ability, the Lithuanian guard remains a a top baller and deal-breaker.<\/p>\n
Group G Panathinaikos AC (GRE), Nyon Basket Feminin (SUI), Neptunas-Amberton (LTU), Perfumerias Avenida (ESP) <\/p>\n
Rising star Iyana Martin Carrion excelled in her first season with Avenida<\/p>\n
The favorite: Perfumerias Avenida (ESP)
\nKey matchup: Panathinaikos (GRE) vs Neptunas-Amberton (LTU)
\nThe underdog: Nyon Basket Feminin (SUI)<\/p>\n
The star: Iyana Martin (Perfumerias Avenida) – The stellar-talented Spanish star is likely to be one of the season’s top performers with her immense scoring ability and the intensity of her all-around play.<\/p>\n
Group HKP Brno (CZE), ZKK Ragusa (CRO), BLMA (FRA), BDS Dinamo Sassari (ITA) <\/p>\n
Teenager Nell Angloma showed promised at BLMA last season and enjoyed a super FIBA U19 Worlds<\/p>\n
The favorite: BLMA (FRA)
\nKey matchup: KP Brno (CZE) vs BDS Dinamo Sassari (ITA)
\nThe underdog: ZKK Ragusa (CRO)<\/p>\n
The star: Nell Angloma (BLMA) – The young forward played well in the competition last year and was excellent at the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025. Tall, strong, skille and small, she’s a super senior prospect. <\/p>\n
Group IMovistar Estudiantes (ESP), CS Rapid Bucuresti (ROM), Piestanske Cajky (SVK), UFAB49 (FRA) <\/p>\n
Young gun Frieda Buhner has been brilliant for Estudiantes but arguably even better wearing a Germany vest<\/p>\n
The favorite: Movistar Estudiantes (ESP)
\nKey matchup: Piestanske Cajky (SVK) vs UFAB49 (FRA)
\nThe underdog: CS Rapid Bucuresti (ROM)<\/p>\n
The star: Frieda Buhner (Movistar Estudiantes) – After a breakout debut at Paris 2024 for Germany and then some awesome play at FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025, expect even more from the rising star as she returns to Madrid.<\/p>\n
Group J Besiktas BOA (TUR), Enea Gorzow (POL), Athinaikos Qualco (GRE), Charnay Basket (FRA)<\/p>\n
Athinaikos have a star-laden roster and Holly Winterburn is looking for a second title under head coach Stella Kaltsidou<\/p>\n
The favorite: Athinaikos Qualco (GRE)
\nKey matchup: Besiktas BOA (TUR) vs Enea Gorzow (POL)
\nThe underdog: Charnay Basket (FRA)<\/p>\n
The star: Holly Winterburn (Athinaikos Qualco) – The Great Britain star won EuroCup Women in 2024 and has averaged double-digits in scoring in all four previous seasons. She could still be a deal-breaker in a stacked team.<\/p>\n
Group KSL Benfica (POR), MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec (POL), BAXI Ferrol (ESP), SBS Ostrava (CZE)<\/p>\n
Claire Melia is back with last year’s shock Finalists BAXI Ferrol<\/p>\n
The favorite: BAXI Ferrol (ESP)
\nKey matchup: MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec (CZE) vs SL Benfica (POR)
\nThe underdog: SBS Ostrava (CZE)<\/p>\n
The star: Claire Melia (BAXI Ferrol) – The Ireland national team leader was a key figure for Ferrol’s fairytale ride from the Qualifiers to the Final last season. Her size and extended shooting prowess will be back on show again.<\/p>\n
Group LBCF Elfic Fribourg (SUI), Sleza Wroclaw (POL), Beroe Stara Zagora (BUL), Villeneuve d’Ascq LM (FRA) <\/p>\n
Germany national team guard Alexis Peterson will pull the strings for Villeneuve d’Ascq LM<\/p>\n
The favorite: Villeneuve d’Ascq LM (FRA)
\nKey matchup: BCF Elfic Fribourg (SUI) vs Sleza Wroclaw (POL)
\nThe underdog: Beroe Stara Zagora (BUL)<\/p>\n
The star: Alexis Peterson (Villeneuve d’Ascq LM) – There will be a lot of eyes on the experienced and assured playmaker and especially as she will step out for Germany at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n
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