JackJumpers' Cup opponents confirmed

The NBA G League United squad and Argentinian team Quimsa await the Tasmania JackJumpers at September's FIBA Intercontinental Cup, as part of Group B. 

The winners of each group will advance to the Final on September 15.

The FIBA Intercontinental Cup started in 1966 as a competition that featured only clubs from the Americas and Europe. In 2022, the tournament was held in Cairo, Egypt, and included an African club for the first time.

Last September, in Singapore, the event expanded to include Asian clubs.

The JackJumpers will become the first Oceania team to compete in the tournament.
 
“It is an honour and privilege to have our 2024 champions, the Tasmania JackJumpers, invited to play in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup,” NBL COO and Head of Basketball Operations, Vince Crivelli said last week.
 
“Our relationship with FIBA is incredibly important and we continue to work with them to further support the growth of our great game, and this is also another tremendous opportunity to showcase the very best of the NBL at a global level. We remain committed to expanding the NBL’s footprint around the world and competing in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup tournament continues our work on this path.
 
“The JackJumpers’ 2024 championship was historic and memorable for so many reasons, and now as a reward for their success, they have a chance to bring home another championship trophy. We wish them all the best and as an entire League will be supporting them throughout the FIBA Intercontinental Cup campaign.”

"The inclusion of Oceania is the culmination of a process in that direction, which started with Africa and Asia, and fulfils the boldest vision the FIBA family had when this competition was born, nearly 60 years ago," FIBA Secretary General, Andreas Zagklis, said.

In addition to the tournament, the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony will occur on September 14, the eve of the Final. The prestigious event will honour basketball legends such as Reggie Miller and Predrag Stojakovic, as well as New Zealand champion Kirk Penney.