May 21, 2013
Pamesa Valencia, 2003 ULEB Cup champ
The Eurocup wants to take the opportunity to remember its original champion, Pamesa Valencia, exactly 10 years after lifting the trophy. On April 24, 2003, Valencia defeated Krka Novo Mesto 78-76 in Game 2 of the two-way finals, sweeping the series to become the competition's first champion. The iconic picture of two homegrown players, Nacho Rodilla and Victor Luengo, lifting the trophy is one of the best images of the first season of what was then called the ULEB Cup. The competition's first finals MVP was Dejan Tomasevic, who took over in decisive Game 2 with 28 points, making 11 of 15 two-point shots and 6 of 8 free throw attempts, to go with 11 rebounds and 5 assists. His peformance index rating of 38 is still a Eurocup final's all-time record. Eurocupbasketball.com had the chance to talk to Tomasevic to celebrate 10 years of an outstanding performance, which allowed Valencia to lift the first of its two Eurocup titles.
Richard Hendrix MVP Final - Lokomotiv Kuban - Final Charleroi 2013 - EC12
Published: Apr 14, 2013
The last player to join PBC Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar this season has been chosen the Eurocup Final MVP. Richard Hendrix arrived to Lokomotiv Kuban midway through the Last 16, right before the final deadline for Eurocup players in the 2012-13 season. Lokomotiv's great move paid off in the final, as Hendrix was all over the place at the RTL Spiroudome, leading his team in scoring (14), rebounds (9) and performance index rating (25).
Nick Calathes - Lokomotiv Kuban - EC12 (photo lokobasket.com)_44451
Published: Apr 11, 2013
Euroleague Basketball is pleased to announce that point guard Nick Calathes of PBC Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar has been selected as the Eurocup MVP for the 2012-13 season. Calathes, 24, has been Lokomotiv's floor general and most important player on its way to the final, which will take place on Saturday at the RTL Spiroudome in Charleroi, Belgium. Thanks in no small part to the leadership of Calathes, Lokomotiv has a chance to lift its first international trophy when it faces Uxue Bilbao Basket of Spain in the title game.
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Published: Apr 10, 2013
The 2012-13 Eurocup basketball season was among the finest in competition history. The six-month long campaign showered fans with spectacular plays, amazing team and individual performances, and consistent drama. As it does every season, Euroleague Basketball is pleased to honor 10 deserving stars as members of the All-Eurocup First and Second Team.