Everything you need to know about the EuroCup Women Qualifiers

MUNICH (Germany) - The 2023-24 EuroCup Women campaign is ready to launch with a fresh look and ahead of tip-off, it's time to check out who's ready to move past the Qualifiers and into the Regular Season.

Here's a quick-fire guide to everything you need to know.

What's at stake and when are the games?

There are a total of three coveted tickets on offer for the EuroCup Women Regular Season and this is the target that all six clubs involved in the Qualifiers will be gunning for. 

The Qualifiers will be played across two legs on a home and away basis. The first legs of each ties take place on September 20-21 and the second legs on September 27-28.

The full Qualifiers schedule is available HERE.

Who are the clubs in the Qualifiers and which players might shine?

MBK Ruzomberok (SVK) vs SBS Ostrava (CZE)

This tie pitches MBK Ruzomberok of Slovakia against Czechia neighbors SBS Ostrava. For Ruzomberok, this is familiar territory, since they have a rich heritage. They are two-time former EuroLeague Women champions and have competed in EuroCup Women consistently since it was introduced. Their hopes will be pinned on the likes of of Ukraine forward Olha Yatskovets and returning Czech guard Andrea Andelova.

India Pagan will suit up for SBS Ostrava and has played at the highest level with Puerto Rico

SBS Ostrava are newcomers to the competition and would ordinarily likely feel like the underdogs in this tie. But, they could surprise off the back of the one-two punch of American Hannah Little demonstrated her scoring touch in Germany last season, as well as Puerto Rico national team forward India Pagan - who also competed in the DBBL.

Sportiva Azoris Hotels (POR) vs Antalya Toroslar BC (TUR)

Atlantic Islanders Sportiva Azoris Hotels will be trying to make up for falling short in last year's Qualifiers which came off the back of having competed in multiple Regular Seasons previously. The Portuguese side have two rookies looking to ignite their offensive fire in Kadaja Bailey - a standout in the NCAA with St John's - while Audrey Warren arrives via Georgia. Meanwhile, playmaker Luana Serranho flies the flag for the homegrown contingent and provides important continuity. 

Antalya Toroslar BC are dipping their toes into the waters of EuroCup Women and could be about to make a serious splash. The Turkish team have already impressed domestically and inked a former EuroLeague Women champion in Kelsey Bone. There will also be some serious production incoming from Destanni Henderson, with Turkish baller Ozge Kavurmacioglu also likely to be influential.

Eleftheria Moschatou (GRE) vs CS Universitatea Cluj (ROU)

Greek outfit Eleftheria Moscahtou will be hoping it's a case of third time lucky after falling at this stage during the past two campaigns. They are out to book a first ever Regular Season berth and have put together a roster that makes them overwhelming favorites to realize their ambitions this time around. They have drafted in Serbian duo Katarina Zec and Teodora Turudic, with American pair Emily Kiser and Caitlin Bickle adding more power to the mix. 

This time last year, Eleftheria Moscahtou player Katarina Zec was playing at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Sydney

CS Universitatea Cluj look to have an uphill struggle ahead - or at least on paper. The Romanian newcomers don't have the depth or big tournament experience in their ranks although national team star Elisabeth Pavel will do her best to inspire them. 

Where can I follow the games?

Fans will be able to follow all of the games in the Qualifiers via the official website with selected games to be streamed live on the FIBA YouTube channel. Don't forget to follow EuroCup Women on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date and join in on the action using #EuroCupWomen. 

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