EuroCup: Skyliners Frankfurt basketball players will play internationally again
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Skyliners Frankfurt basketball team will compete internationally again after securing a three-year spot in the EuroCup.
- The expansion of the EuroCup to 32 teams allows the German club to play at least seven international home games per season.
- The team's return to European competition is facilitated by the construction of a new multifunctional arena near Deutsche Bank Park.
The Skyliners Frankfurt basketball team is set to return to the European stage, having secured a starting spot in the EuroCup for the next three years. This participation was made possible by Euroleague Basketball's decision to expand the tournament from 20 to 32 teams, which will now be divided into four groups of eight.
This expansion means the German Bundesliga club will have the opportunity to present themselves to their fans in at least seven international home games each season. The Skyliners, who previously won the FIBA Europe Cup in 2016, are eager to compete at this higher level once again.
"The newly designed EuroCup is highly attractive and guarantees top international games," said Gunnar Wรถbke, managing director of the Skyliners Frankfurt. "We thank Euroleague for the trust placed in the Skyliners and the Frankfurt basketball scene. A key factor for the offer, as well as our decision to participate, is the construction of the new multifunctional arena at Deutsche Bank Park and the new perspectives it offers."
The newly designed EuroCup is highly attractive and guarantees top international games. We thank Euroleague for the trust placed in the Skyliners and the Frankfurt basketball scene. A key factor for the offer, as well as our decision to participate, is the construction of the new multifunctional arena at Deutsche Bank Park and the new perspectives it offers.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.