2017–18 Icelandic Men's Basketball Cup Explained

Tourney Name:Bikarkeppni Karla
Year:2017–2018
City:Reykjavík
Arena:Laugardalshöll
Dates:10–13 January 2018
Champion:Tindastóll
Second:KR
Mvp: Pétur Rúnar Birgisson
Prevseason:2016–17
Nextseason:2018–19

The 2017–2018 Bikarkeppni karla was the 52nd edition of the Icelandic Men's Basketball Cup, won by Tindastóll against former 2-time reigning cup holders KR. The competition is managed by the Icelandic Basketball Federation and the final four was held in Reykjavík, in the Laugardalshöll in January 2018.[1] Pétur Rúnar Birgisson was named the Cup Finals MVP after turning in 22 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds.[2]

Participating teams

Thirty-six teams signed up for the Cup tournament.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Anton Ingi Leifsson. Umfjöllun og viðtöl: KR - Tindastóll 69-96 - Tindastóll bikarmeistari í fyrsta sinn. 28 April 2018. Vísir.is. 13 January 2018. Icelandic.
  2. News: Maltbikarinn: Tindastóll bikarmeistari í fyrsta sinn. 28 April 2018. kki.is. Icelandic Basketball Federation. 13 January 2018. Icelandic.
  3. Web site: Bikarkeppni karla Maltbikarinn (2017-2018 Tímabil). kki.is. Icelandic Basketball Federation. 28 April 2018. Icelandic.