BC Dubai

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BC Dubai
LeagueABA League
Founded2024
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates

BC Dubai is a professional basketball team based in Dubai. The team will play in the ABA League.

History[edit]

Rumours of a Dubai-located team joining the EuroLeague began in 2022,[1] and talks were confirmed in January 2024.[2]

On 19 March 2024, the ABA League officially announced BC Dubai would join the league for the next three seasons, starting from 2024.[3] The teams from the league reportedly receive 2.5 million annually from Dubai, who is also paying all travel expenses.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dubai wants to form a team to win the Euroleague". KOS magazin. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Motiejunas evaluates Dubai's EuroLeague entry for next season, Serbian clubs future". basketnews.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Conclusions of the ABA League j.t.d. Assembly session in Zagreb : ABA League". ABA Liga. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Dubai and ABA League's financial details revealed". basketnews.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.