Igokea m:tel is the sole Bosnian club placed in Pot 3 for BCL Season 11. The Basketball Champions League will hold the draw on September 14, and Igokea m:tel awaits a group of three opponents from different nations.
What is the draw format and where does Igokea m:tel sit?
The regular‑season draw is split into four pots of eight teams, based on BCL club and country rankings. Pot 3 contains BC Juventus Utena, Bnei Penlink Herzliya, Igokea m:tel, Legia Warszawa, Pallacanestro Varese, Sabah BC, Spartak Office Shoes and Windrose Giants Antwerp. Igokea m:tel will draw an opponent from Pot 4, which includes BK KVIS Pardubice, BMA365 Bamberg Baskets, Cibona, FC Porto, Surne Bilbao, Trabzonspor and the two qualification‑tournament winners.
How did the qualification phase play out?
Two qualification tournaments ran from September 14‑20, 2026. In QRT1 the quarter‑finals featured Fribourg Olympic vs. Batumi 2010, while QRT2 opened with Fitness First Würzburg Baskets vs. BC Vienna. The winners, now labeled Winner QRT1 and Winner QRT2, earned spots in the regular season.
What does this mean for Igokea m:tel in the group stage?
Once the draw is finalized, Igokea m:tel will face the Pot 4 team in one of eight groups. Each group plays a double‑round robin; two home games and two away games. The top two teams from each group move on to the Play‑In series, then to the round of 16.
Who are the key players and what to expect?
Igokea m:tel’s roster highlights Milan Dozet, Milan Savić and Milan Gajić, who averaged 12.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last season. Coach Milan Đokić stresses perimeter defense and fast‑break transitions. If the Pot 4 opponent shows a weaker offense, Igokea m:tel can dominate the paint and dictate tempo.
What lies ahead after the group stage?
If Igokea m:tel finishes second in its group, it enters the Play‑In round of 16‑8, meeting a team from another group. The winner advances to the quarter‑finals, then to the Final Four scheduled for April 2027. Each round raises the pressure, but also the rewards—for the club and its supporters.