The FIBA Intercontinental Cup is an international basketball competition organised by FIBA, the sport's global governing body. The champions of the competition are considered the de jure champions of the world, as representatives from all confederation can participate in the competition.
The current competitions is played by the winners of each year's Basketball Africa League, Basketball Champions League, Basketball Champions League Americas, NBA G League and a representative from Asia chosen by FIBA.
Confederation records (2013–present) edit
Only including modern era (2013–present) participations.
In the modern era of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, that was restored in 2013, the confederations can each send one team to the tournament.
Africa edit
Since the 2022, FIBA Africa send the champions of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) to compete. As of today, a team from the BAL has yet to win a game in the competition.
| Year | Club | Method of qualification | Performance | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Zamalek (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2021 BAL season | Fourth place | [1] |
| 2023 Tenerife |  US Monastir (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2022 BAL season | Fourth place | [2] |
| 2023 Singapore | Al Ahly (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2023 BAL season | Fourth place |
Americas edit
| Year | Club | Method of qualification | Performance | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |  Pinheiros (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2013 FIBA Americas League | Runners-up | |
| 2014 | Flamengo (1/3)
|
Winners of the 2014 FIBA Americas League | Champions | |
| 2015 | Bauru (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2015 FIBA Americas League | Runners-up | |
| 2016 |  Guaros de Lara (1/2)
|
Winners of the 2016 FIBA Americas League | Champions | |
| 2017 | Guaros de Lara (2/2)
|
Winners of the 2017 FIBA Americas League | Runners-up | |
| 2019 | Flamengo (2/3)
|
Hosts | Runners-up | [3] |
 San Lorenzo (1/2)
|
Winners of the 2018 FIBA Americas League | Third place | [4] | |
| 2020 | San Lorenzo (2/2)
|
Winners of the 2019 FIBA Americas League | Third place | [5] |
| 2021 | Quimsa (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2019–20 BCL Americas | Runners-up | [6] |
| 2022 | Flamengo (3/3)
|
Winners of the 2021 BCL Americas | Champions | [7][8] |
| 2023 Tenerife | São Paulo (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2021–22 BCL Americas | Runners-up | [9] |
| 2023 Singapore | Sesi Franca (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2022–23 BCL Americas | Champions |
Europe edit
In the modern era of the Intercontinental Cup, teams representing Europe have reached the final in each year.
United States (NBA G League) edit
Instead of the champions of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the champions of each year's NBA G League are participating.
| Year | Club | Method of qualification | Performance | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Austin Spurs (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2018–19 NBA G League season | Fourth place | [4] |
| 2020 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers (1/2)
|
Winners of the 2019–20 NBA G League season | Fourth place | [5] |
| 2022 | Lakeland Magic (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2021–22 NBA G League season | Third place | [1] |
| 2023 Tenerife | Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2/2)
|
Winners of the 2022–23 NBA G League season | Third place | [2] |
| 2023 Singapore | NBA G League Ignite (1/1)
|
Pre-selected by the NBA G League | Fifth place |
Asia edit
| Year | Club | Method of qualification | Performance | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Singapore |  Zhejiang Golden Bulls (1/1)
|
Selected by the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) | Third place | |
 Manama Club (1/1)
|
Winners of the 2022–23 West Asia Super League | Sixth place |
List of participating clubs of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup edit
The following is a list of clubs that have played in or qualified for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. Editions in bold indicate competitions won. Rows can be adjusted to national league, total number of participations by national league or club and years played.
Real Madrid have contested the Intercontinental Cup twelve times, a record. The United States hold the record for the nation with the most different teams, with 20 teams having played in the competition.
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Lakeland down Zamalek for third place, first win for G League team". FIBA.basketball. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Rio Grande Valley Vipers finish third as Culver goes for 34". FIBA.basketball. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ a b "AEK beat Flamengo in Final to win FIBA Intercontinental Cup". FIBA.basketball. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ a b "San Lorenzo grabbed the bronze". FIBA.basketball. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ a b "San Lorenzo rally late to top Vipers, repeat third-place finish". FIBA.basketball. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Hereda San Pablo Burgos crowned FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2021 champions". FIBA.basketball. 7 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Flamengo domina o Burgos e é bicampeão da Copa Intercontinental de basquete". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Brazilian pride is back: Flamengo dethrone Burgos to claim second FIBA Intercontinental Cup crown". FIBA.basketball. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Home, sweet home: Lenovo Tenerife win third FIBA Intercontinental Cup in as many Finals". FIBA.basketball. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Iberostar Tenerife crowned FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2020 champions". FIBA.basketball. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Hereda San Pablo Burgos crowned FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2021 champions". FIBA.basketball. 7 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2023.