2018 in basketball explained

The following are the basketball events that are expected to take place in 2018 throughout the world.Tournaments include international (FIBA), professional (club) and amateur and collegiate levels.

International tournaments

Arranged chronologically.

Tournament Host city Duration Champion Second place Third place
2018 Commonwealth Games, men's tournament Cairns, Townsville, Gold CoastAugust 19–September 1
2018 Commonwealth Games, women's tournament Cairns, Townsville, Gold CoastApril 5–14
2018 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries SerravalleJune 26–July 1
2018 Asian Games, men's tournament JakartaAugust 19–September 1
2018 Asian Games, women's tournament JakartaAugust 19–September 1
2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup TenerifeSeptember 22–30

2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification

See main article: 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification.

Professional club seasons

Continental seasons

Men

!Organizer!Tournament!Champion!Runner-up!Result!Playoff format
Euroleague Basketball2017–18 EuroLeague Real Madrid Fenerbahçe Doğuş85–80Single-game final
2017–18 EuroCup Basketball Darüşşafaka Lokomotiv Kuban2–0Best-of-3 series
FIBA Americas2018 FIBA Americas League San Lorenzo de Almagro Mogi das Cruzes79–71Single-game final
2018 Liga Sudamericana Franca Instituto2–1Best-of-3 series
FIBA Asia2018 FIBA Asia Champions Cup Alvark Tokyo68–64Single-game final
FIBA Europe2017–18 Basketball Champions League AEK Athens Monaco100–94Single-game final
2017–18 FIBA Europe Cup Umana Reyer Venezia Sidigas Avellino158–148Two-legged tie

Women

OrganizerTournamentChampionRunner-upResultPlayoff format
FIBA Europe2017–18 EuroLeague Women UMMC Ekaterinburg Sopron Basket72–53Single-game final
2017–18 EuroCup Basketball Galatasaray Reyer Venezia155–140Two-legged tie
FIBA Africa2018 FIBA Africa Women's Champions Cup Ferroviário de Maputo Interclube59–56Single-game final

Regional seasons

Men

Region League Champion Runner-up Result Playoff format
Former Yugoslavia2017–18 ABA League Budućnost VOLI Crvena zvezda mts3–1Best-of-5 series
San Miguel Alab Pilipinas 3–2
Alpe-Adria2017–18 Alpe Adria Cup Zlatorog Laško Levickí Patrioti89–79Single-game final
Baltic states2017–18 Baltic Basketball League Pieno žvaigždės Jūrmala174–148Two-legged tie
Balkans2017–18 BIBL Levski Bashkimi83–72Single-game final
South America2018 Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol Franca2–1Best-of-3 series

Women

Domestic league seasons

Men

NationTournamentChampionRunner-upResultPlayoff format
2017–18 Albanian Basketball LeagueTiranaTeuta3–2Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Albanian Basketball CupTiranaTeuta76–62Single game final
2017–18 Algerian Basketball ChampionshipGS PétroliersNB Staouéli2–0Best-of-3 series
2017–18 Algerian Basketball CupGS PétroliersUS Sétif75–56Single game final
2017–18 BAI BasketPrimeiro de AgostoPetro de Luanda4–1Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Angola Basketball CupPrimeiro de AgostoBenfica do Libolo101–77Single game final
2017–18 Armenia Basketball League AArtsakhArtik198–164Two-legged tie
2017–18 La Liga seasonSan LorenzoSan Martín de Corrientes4–2Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga seasonece Bulls KapfenbergSwans Gmunden4–2Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Austrian Basketball Cupece Bulls KapfenbergSwans Gmunden82–79Single game final
2017–18 NBL seasonMelbourne UnitedAdelaide 36ers3–2Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Azerbaijan Basketball LeagueNTDAztop2–0Best-of-3 series
2017–18 Bahraini Premier LeagueAl-ManamaAl-Ahli3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Belarusian Premier LeagueTsmoki-MinskBorisfen3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Belgian Basketball LeagueOostendeTelenet Giants Antwerp3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Belgian Basketball CupOostendeBelfius Mons-Hainaut84–80Single game final
2017–18 Basketball Championship of Bosnia and HerzegovinaZrinjskiIgokea3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Basketball Cup of Bosnia and HerzegovinaIgokeaKakanj94–76Single game final
2017–18 NBB seasonPaulistano Mogi das Cruzes3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 National Basketball LeagueLevski LukoilBalkan3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Bulgarian Basketball CupRilski SportistLevski Lukoil89–80Single-game final
2017–18 NBL Canada seasonLondon LightningHalifax Hurricanes4–3Best-of-7 series
Las AnimasLos Leones4–1Best-of-7 series
2017–18 CBA seasonLiaoning Flying LeopardsZhejiang Lions4–0Best-of-7 series
2017–18 A-1 LeagueCedevitaCibona3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Krešimir Ćosić CupCedevitaCibona86–74Single game final
2017–18 Cyprus Basketball Division APetrolina AEKKeravnos3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Cypriot Basketball CupPetrolina AEKETHA86–80Single game final
2017–18 NBL (Czech Republic)ČEZ NymburkOpava228–163Two-legged tie
2017–18 Czech Republic Basketball CupČEZ NymburkPardubice86–65Single game final
2017–18 BasketligaenBakken BearsHorsens4–0Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Danish Basketball CupBakken BearsCopenhagen Wolfpack100–67Single game final
2017–18 Egyptian Super LeagueSportingSmouhaRound Robin[1]
2017–18 Egyptian Basketball CupAl AhlySporting72–69Single-game final
2017–18 KML seasonKalev/CramoUniversity of Tartu4–0Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Korisliiga seasonKauhajoki KarhuSalon Vilpas4–2Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Pro A seasonLe MansMonaco3–2Best-of-5 series
2017–18 French Basketball CupStrasbourg IGBoulazac82–62Single-game final
2018 Leaders CupMonacoLe Mans Sarthe83–78Single-game final
2017–18 Georgian SuperligaDinamo TbilisiKutaisi3–2Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Basketball BundesligaBayern MunichAlba Berlin3–2Best-of-5 series
2018 BBL-PokalBayern MunichAlba Berlin80–75Single-game final
<--Generates name display as "Great Britain" instead of "United Kingdom"-->2017–18 BBLLeicester RidersLondon Lions81–60Single-game final
2017–18 BBL CupCheshire PhoenixWorcester Wolves99–88Single-game final
2017–18 BBL TrophyLeicester RidersDBL Sharks Sheffield90–85Single-game final
2017–18 Greek Basket LeaguePanathinaikosOlympiacos3–2Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Greek Basketball CupAEK AthensOlympiacos88–83Single-game final
2017–18 Nemzeti Bajnokság I/ASzolnoki OlajFalco Vulcano3–1Best-of-5 series
2018 Magyar KupaSzolnoki OlajFalco Vulcano82–67Single-game final
2017–18 Úrvalsdeild karlaKRTindastóll3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Icelandic Basketball CupTindastóllKR82–67Single-game final
2018 Indonesian Basketball LeagueSatria Muda Pertamina JakartaPelita Jaya Energi Mega Persada2–1Best-of-3 series
2017–18 Iranian Basketball Super LeagueShahrdari TabrizMahram Tehran3–2Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Iraqi Basketball Premier LeagueAl-NaftAl-Shorta3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Irish Super LeagueTralee WarriorsTempleogue73–61Single-game final
2017–18 Irish National CupTempleogueUCD Marian68–62Single-game final
2017–18 Israeli Basketball Premier LeagueMaccabi Tel AvivHapoel Holon95–75Single-game final
2017–18 Israeli Basketball State CupHapoel HolonMaccabi Tel Aviv86–84Single-game final
2017–18 LBA seasonEA7 Emporio Armani MilanoDolomiti Energia Trento4–2Best-of-7 series
2018 Italian Basketball CupFiat TorinoGermani Basket Brescia69–67Single-game final
2017–18 B.League seasonAlvark TokyoChiba Jets85–60Single-game final
2017–18 Jordanian Premier LeagueAl AhliAl Riyadi
2017–18 Kazakhstan Basketball ChampionshipAstana 3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Kazakhstan Basketball CupAstana 72–61Single-game final
2017–18 Kosovo Basketball SuperleagueBashkimiSigal Prishtina2–1Best-of-3 series
2017–18 Kosovo Basketball CupSigal PrishtinaBashkimi77–74Single-game final
2017–18 Latvian Basketball LeagueVentspilsVEF Rīga4–2Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Lebanese Basketball LeagueHomenetmenAl Riyadi4–3Best-of-7 series
2017–18 LBLAl Nasr BenghaziAl Ahly Tripoli
2017–18 Libyan Basketball CupAl Ahly TripoliAl Nasr Benghazi88–74Single-game final
2017–18 LKL seasonŽalgirisLietuvos rytas4–1Best-of-7 series
2018 King Mindaugas CupŽalgirisLietuvos rytas81–62Single-game final
2017–18 Total League seasonAmicaleEtzella3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Macedonian First LeagueRabotničkiMZT Skopje Aerodrom3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Macedonian Basketball CupMZT Skopje AerodromRabotnički76–67Single-game final
2017–18 Division 1HiberniansAthleta3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 LNBP seasonSoles de MexicaliCapitanes de Ciudad de México4–1Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Moldovan National DivisionBascoGama-Sind3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Prva A ligaMornarBudućnost VOLI3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Montenegrin Basketball CupBudućnost VOLIMornar87–83Single-game final
2017–18 Nationale 1AS SaléWydad AC77–59Single-game final
2017–18 Moroccan Throne CupAS SaléMaghreb de Fes87–59Single-game final
2017–18 Dutch Basketball LeagueDonarZZ Leiden4–0Best-of-7 series
2017–18 NBB CupDonarZZ Leiden87–71Single-game final
2018 New Zealand NBL seasonSouthland SharksWellington Saints98–96Single-game final
2017–18 BLNO seasonKongsberg MinersAsker Aliens2–1Best-of-3 series
2017–18 Panamanian LPBUniversitariosCorrecaminos de Colón73–64Single-game final
2017–18 Metropolitan Basketball LeagueOlimpiaDeportivo San José3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 PBA Philippine CupSan Miguel BeermenMagnolia Hotshots4–1Best-of-7 series
2018 PBA Commissioner's CupBarangay Ginebra San MiguelSan Miguel Beermen4–2
2018 PBA Governors' CupMagnolia HotshotsAlaska Aces4–2
2018 BSN seasonCapitanes de AreciboVaqueros de Bayamon4–2Best-of-7 series
2017–18 PLK seasonAnwil WłocławekStal Ostrów Wielkopolski4–2Best-of-7 series
2018 Polish Basketball CupPolski Cukier ToruńStelmet Enea Zielona Góra88–80Single-game final
2017–18 LPB seasonOliveirensePorto3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Portuguese Basketball CupIlliabumBenfica91–83Single-game final
2017–18 Qatari Basketball LeagueAl ArabiAl Wakrah61–59Single-game final
2017–18 Liga NaționalăOradeaSteaua CSM Eximbank3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Romanian Basketball CupCluj-NapocaOradea64–61Single-game final
2017–18 VTB United LeagueCSKA MoscowKhimki95–84Single-game final
2017–18 Russian Basketball CupLokomotiv KubanNizhny Novgorod85–64Single-game final
2017–18 Saudi Premier LeagueOhud MedinaAl Fateh72–69 Single-game final
2017–18 Basketball League of SerbiaCrvena zvezda mtsFMP3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Radivoj Korać CupPartizan NISCrvena zvezda mts81–75Single-game final
2017–18 Slovak Basketball LeagueLevickí PatriotiKošice4–1Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Slovak Basketball CupKošiceInter Bratislava89–81Single-game final
2017–18 Slovenian Basketball LeaguePetrol OlimpijaKrka3–2Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Slovenian Basketball CupPrimorskaŠenčur83–63Single-game final
2017–18 KBL seasonSeoul SK KnightsWonju DB Promy4–2Best-of-7 series
2017–18 ACB seasonReal MadridKirolbet Baskonia3–1Best-of-5 series
2018 Copa del Rey de BaloncestoFC Barcelona LassaReal Madrid92–90Single-game final
2017–18 Basketligan seasonNorrköping DolphinsLuleå4–3Best-of-7 series
2017–18 SBLFribourg OlympicLions de Genève4–1Best-of-7 series
2017–18 Swiss Basketball CupFribourg OlympicLugano Tigers92–72Single-game final
2017–18 SBL CupFribourg OlympicLugano Tigers93–86Single-game final
2017–18 Syrian Basketball LeagueAl-Jaish SCAl-Karamah3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Division IÉtoile Sportive de RadèsUnion Sportive Monastir2-1Best-of-3 series
2017–18 Tunisian Basketball CupÉtoile Sportive de RadèsÉtoile Sportive du Sahel79-65Single-game final
2017–18 Basketbol Süper LigiFenerbahçe DoğuşTofaş4–1Best-of-7 series
2018 Turkish Basketball CupAnadolu EfesTofaş78–61Single-game final
2017–18 SuperLeagueCherkaski MavpyDnipro3–0Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Ukrainian Basketball CupDniproKhimik78–71Single-game final
2017–18 UAE National Basketball LeagueShabab Al Ahli-DubaiAl-Nasr2–0Best-of-3 series
2017–18 NBA seasonGolden State WarriorsCleveland Cavaliers4–0Best-of-7 series
2018 NBA playoffsGolden State WarriorsCleveland Cavaliers4–0Best-of-7 series
2018 NBA Summer LeaguePortland Trail BlazersLos Angeles Lakers91-73Single-game final
2017–18 NBA G League seasonAustin SpursRaptors 9052-0Best-of-3 series
2018 NBA All-Star GameTeam LeBronTeam Curry148-145Single-game final
NBA Africa Game 2018Team WorldTeam Africa96-92Single-game final
2017–18 LUB seasonMalvínAguada4–3Best-of-7 series
2018 LPB seasonGuaros de LaraTrotamundos4–3Best-of-7 series

Women

NationTournamentChampionRunner-upResultPlayoff format
2017–18 WNBL seasonTownsville FireMelbourne Boomers2–1Best-of-3 series
2017-18 Prve ženske ligeŽKK MedveščakŽKK Trešnjevka 20093–0Best-of-5 series[2]
2017–18 Ligue Féminine de BasketballTango Bourges BasketTarbes Gespe Bigorre3–1Best-of-5 series
HaukarValur3–2Best-of-5 series
KeflavíkNjarðvík74–63Single-game final
2017–18 Liga NaționalăSepsi SICCSM Satu Mare3–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 First Women's Basketball League of SerbiaCrvena zvezdaPartizan 19533–1Best-of-5 series
2017–18 Milan Ciga Vasojević CupPartizan 1953Crvena zvezda68–61Single-game final
2017–18 Liga Femenina de BaloncestoPerfumerías AvenidaSpar CityLift Girona2–0Best-of-3 series
2018 WNBA seasonSeattle StormWashington Mystics3–0Best-of-5 series
2018 WNBA draft
List of 2018 WNBA season transactions
2018 WNBA All-Star GameTeam ParkerTeam Delle Donne119-112Single-game final

Semi-professional

Nation League / Tournament Champions Runners-up Result Playoff format
Batangas City Athletics 3–1 Best-of-5 series
Zark's Burgers-LPU 2–1 Best-of-3 series

College seasons

Men's

NationLeague / TournamentChampionsRunners-upResultPlayoff format
2018 U Sports Men's Basketball ChampionshipCalgary DinosRyerson Rams79–77Single-game final
2017 PCCL National Collegiate ChampionshipLyceum PiratesSan Beda Red Lions70–68Single-game final
NCAA Division IVillanova WildcatsMichigan Wolverines79–62Single-game final
National Invitation TournamentPenn State Nittany LionsUtah Utes82–66Single-game final
NCAA Division IIFerris State BulldogsNorthern State Wolves71–69Single-game final
NCAA Division IIINebraska Wesleyan Prairie WolvesWisconsin–Oshkosh Titans78–72Single-game final

Women's

NationLeague / TournamentChampionsRunners-upResultPlayoff format
2018 U Sports Women's Basketball ChampionshipCarleton RavensSaskatchewan Huskies69–48Single-game final
UAAP Season 81NU Lady BulldogsFEU Lady Tamaraws2–0Best-of-3 series
NCAA Division INotre Dame Fighting IrishMississippi State Bulldogs61–58Single-game final
Women's National Invitation TournamentIndiana HoosiersVirginia Tech Hokies65–57Single-game final
NCAA Division IICentral Missouri JenniesAshland Eagles66–52Single-game final
NCAA Division IIIAmherst MammothsBowdoin Polar Bears65–45Single-game final

Deaths

See also

Notes and References

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  4. Web site: Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Jackson dies at 89. USA Today. January 13, 2018.
  5. News: Πέθανε ο θρύλος του Ελληνικού αθλητισμού Αριστείδης Ρουμπάνης . Greek sports legend Aristides Roubanis dies . el . January 14, 2018 . January 17, 2018.
  6. Web site: Jo Jo White, Deadeye Shooter for Boston Celtics, Dies at 71. The New York Times. January 16, 2018. Haag, Matthew.
  7. News: Hawkeye great Bill Logan dies; Iowa native led team to consecutive Final Four appearances. February 4, 2018. Omaha World-Herald. January 26, 2018.
  8. News: Villaruel. Emmanuel. So long, Jakero. February 6, 2018. The Freeman. The Philippine Star. January 31, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180206133152/http://www.philstar.com:8080/cebu-sports/2018/01/31/1783128/so-long-jakero. February 6, 2018. dead.
  9. Web site: Ex-Clipper, Wife Killed After Speeding SUV Careens Into Studio City Parking Lot. January 31, 2018. cbslocal.com. January 31, 2018.
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