SINGAPORE — The prestigious FIBA Intercontinental Cup is set to make a triumphant entry to Singapore this year, taking place from September 12 to 15 at the Sports Hub, marking a historic milestone as the first-ever edition to feature teams from five continents. Adding to the excitement, basketball aficionados will be treated to a special moment as legendary figures such as USA’s Reggie Miller and Serbia’s Predrag Stojakovic will be enshrined into the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024, a testament to their outstanding contributions to the game, in a ceremony to be held September 14. “This year, we are excited to host the Hall of Fame for the very first time and welcome some of basketball’s biggest legends to our shores,” expressed Roy Teo, Chief, Industry Development, Technology & Innovation, Sport Singapore.
A new chapter has begun with Singapore becoming the first Asian city to host the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. This year, the history book will once again be rewritten as the tournament welcomed the inclusion of Tasmania JackJumpers (main pic), 2024 National Basketball League champions, the first team from Oceania to compete in the competition. Tasmania clinched their first-ever championship title in thrilling fashion, winning the decisive Game 5 of the Championship Series 83-81 in a heart-stopping match against Melbourne United.
“The FIBA Intercontinental Cup is a unique global experience in club basketball, but the 34th edition will set a remarkable milestone i.
