MUNICH (Germany) - Four weeks of the Regular Season are already in the books, and some teams can already look ahead to the Play-Offs.
The top two teams in each of the 12 groups will advance to the next phase, alongside the four best-ranked third-placed teams, while there will also be four teams dropping down from EuroLeague Women.
Here's a closer look at the teams that have already secured their spots:
Hozono Global Jairis [ESP]
Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group B)
It's been a tremendous team effort by the Spanish side, with no fewer than six players averaging double-digits in performance efficiency. They have been led brilliantly by experienced guard Petra Holesinska, while Aina Ayuso has passed the rock an incredible 7 times per game. They have also shot the ball superbly as a team - inside and out.
UFAB 49 [FRA]
Current record: 3-1 (2nd place in Group B)
It seems a long time ago since UFAB 49 first stepped onto the court this season, since they had to navigate the Qualifiers. Having met the challenge, they've played very impressively in the Regular Season, with Emmanuelle Tahane still shooting the lights out at nearly 70 percent from the floor. The know-how of Joy Adams has also been important.
IDK Euskotren [ESP]
Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group C)
They had to hold their collective breath to maintain that flawless season record after squeezing out Crvena Zvezda 80-78, but there is no doubt that IDK Euskotren know how to get it done down the stretch. They have had a few single digit wins. Delicia Washington, Becky Massey and Lola Pendande have done most to impress since the season started.
BLMA [FRA]
Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group D)
Yet to taste defeat, BLMA have won every one of their games by double-figures and cruised their way to a post-season ticket. Leading the way, Dulcy Fankam has come up with the headline performances and deserves the headlines, but the sub-plot has been the emergence and great work of another French teenage talent in the shape of Nell Angloma.
VBW Gdynia [POL]
Current record: 4-1 (1st place in Group H)
The presence of Ruth Hebard has been instrumental in Gdynia punching their ticket, with the forward unstoppable at times so far. She has racked up a season double-double with more than 16 points and 11 rebounds per outing. With Stephanie Jones providing terrific support, it's only been one loss to Elitzur Ramla and a super four wins out of five.
MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec [POL]
Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group I)
Arguably the surprise package of the season so far, they not only have the perfect record so far but in Kamila Borkowska they have the October MVP. The forward has been sensational with a staggering performance efficiency valuation of 30. But it's still been a team effort with nice production from both Taylor Soule and Gabby Nikitinaite.
BDS Dinamo Sassari [ITA]
Current record: 3-1 (2nd place in Group I)
Having had to come through the Qualifiers, the Italian club has already extended their campaign even further and beyond the Regular Season. They've succumbed once to Sosnowiec and have prospered from some excellent guard play from Sparkle Taylor and captain Debora Carangelo, as well as the ever reliable Croatian forward Ana-Marija Begic.
Besiktas JK [TUR]
Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group K)
Last year's beaten Finalists have their eyes on making the showpiece again and going one better. Despite losing Nika Muhl to injury, it's been a great start. Temi Fagbenle has been outstanding, as have frontcourt teammates Khaalia Hillsman and Elif Bayram. Both Holly Winterburn and Dana Evans have taken care of business in the backcourt.
Teams that could qualify on Gameday 5:
LDLC ASVEL Feminin [4-0], InvestInTheWest Enea Gorzow [2-2], Crvena Zvezda [2-2], BCF Elfic Fribourg [3-1], Sopron Basket [3-1], Charnay Basket [3-1], CSM Constanta [3-1], Castors Braine [2-2], Tarbes Gespe Bigorre [3-1], Movistar Estudiantes [3-1], Elitzur Landco Ramla [3-1], Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring [3-1], BAXI Ferrol [3-1], GEAS Basket [2-2], Spar Girona [4-0], NKA Universitas Pecs [2-2]
DISCLAIMER: The above analysis has been prepared solely for the purpose of improving the experience of fans. It is not to be understood as advice or as binding information on the EuroCup Women for competition purposes.
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