It was the second edition of the competition that was held under the name of FIBA Club World Cup.

From the FIBA European Champions Cup participated Banco di Roma Virtus, Limoges, Cibona, and FC Barcelona.

Also participating were Monte Líbano, San Andrés, and Guantánamo from the South American Club Championship.

The Team USA NCAA Olympics Select Team, called the Golden Eagles, took part from the Division I (NCAA), and Maxaquene took part from the FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup.

The Northern Cement, the Philippines, took part from the FIBA Asia Championship.