By winning the title in the Eurocup, Gran Canaria's basketball players earned the right to play in the Euroleague next season, where they were for the first time in the 2018/2019 season. Then the team finished in 14th place with eight wins and 22 losses.
However, the current champion of the Eurocup, despite the guaranteed place, plans to give up playing in the Euroleague next season, Basket News writes, referring to its sources.
The reasons are of a financial and logistical nature, as well as a tight schedule. 34 rounds are played in the Euroleague, and in addition the team also plays in the Endesa League and would have to balance between those two competitions.
Another important reason, writes Basket News, are trips from the Canary Islands. The team would often travel around Europe, much more than in the Eurocup, which would be a big financial expense, writes Basket News. The Spanish team played the entire knockout phase of the Eurocup at home this season.
The final list of Euroleague participants for the next season will be determined after the general meeting in July.
If Gran Canaria withdraws from the Euroleague, that place would be taken by Valencia.
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