In its domestic Pro Basketball League (PBL), Antwerp was having a terrific year as it was in second position.

Bologna qualified for the Champions League as the ninth best team in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).

Leading scorer Kevin Punter won the Champions League in 2018, while playing for AEK.

After playing in EuroLeague Basketball competitions for years, Bamberg made its debut in the Champions League.

Tenerife made its return to the Final Four for the second time, after winning the tournament in 2017.