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The EuroLeague SuperCup opens the 2026-27 European season this Friday in Abu Dhabi, with Olympiacos, Fenerbahçe, Real Madrid and Dubai Basketball competing over two days at Etihad Arena. Beyond the first trophy of the season, the tournament offers an early look at four ambitious teams that all underwent significant changes during the summer.

AS Monaco Basketball won its first-ever Betclic ÉLITE title in June 2026, then collapsed financially within weeks — losing takeover bids from former NBA All-Star Jamal Mashburn and Ronaldinho, getting refused entry into professional basketball, then rejected from France's third tier on September 12, 2026, and now awaiting the outcome of a second CNOSF hearing held September 16, just two days before Nationale 1's season kicks off on September 18, 2026.

Top 10 ranking of EuroLeague clubs for the 2026-2027 season, built on offseason recruitment, coaching hires and roster continuity ahead of the league's September 24, 2026 opener — with bold predictions that break from the mainstream consensus.

Betclic Élite Finals — AS Monaco claimed its first-ever Betclic Élite title on June 23, 2026, defeating Paris Basketball 101-92 in a decisive Game 5 marked by controversy, a stunning fourth-quarter comeback, and standout performances from Jaron Blossomgame and Elie Okobo.

Betclic Elite Finals – Responding to their Game 1 defeat, the Roca Boys delivered a commanding 102-90 victory over Paris Basketball on June 17, evening the series at one game apiece. Matthew Strazel and Alpha Diallo led the charge with 22 points each, while Jaron Blossomgame provided the American firepower Monaco needed.

Betclic Elite Finals - Paris Basketball edged Monaco 95-91 in Game 1 of the Betclic Elite Finals on June 14, 2026. Nadir Hifi delivered the most efficient performance of the night, while Justin Robinson controlled the game from the guard position. Despite a strong effort from Alpha Diallo, Monaco falls one game behind in the series.

Betclic Elite Semifinals — Nanterre 92 erased a double-digit deficit in the final quarter to defeat AS Monaco 98-89 in Game 2, leveling the best-of-5 series at 1-1. A 36-18 run in the last period sealed a stunning road victory at the Salle Gaston Médecin.

Monaco 103, Nanterre 88 – Blossomgame's expanded playoff role and 30+ minutes of productive play underscores a widening talent gap in the Betclic ELITE semi-finals, where the deeper roster ultimately overwhelms a Nanterre side struggling to replicate its regular-season form.

Betclic ELITE Quarterfinals — With four players scoring 20 or more points, AS Monaco dispatched Bourg-en-Bresse 114-103 in Game 2, sweeping the series 2-0 with a performance that revealed the layers of their playoff ambitions.

EuroLeague - Crucial defeat for Roca Team against Dubai (91-101). Monaco sees their hopes of qualifying for the play-in diminish after this setback against a direct competitor during the 35th round of EuroLeague.

Resilience - Despite missing Mike James and Nikola Mirotic, AS Monaco Basketball overcame a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Olimpia Milano, maintaining their playoff push with a spectacular 27-10 final period performance.

Financial Crisis - The Principality of Monaco steps in to clear €2.5M of AS Monaco Basket’s debt, but a tribunal ruling next month will determine the club’s future.