1987 FIBA Club World Cup | |
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League | FIBA Club World Cup |
Sport | Basketball |
Cup MVP | "Epi" |
Finals champions | Tracer Milano |
Runners-up | FC Barcelona |
The 1987 FIBA Club World Cup took place at PalaTrussardi, Milan. [1] It was the 21st edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup for men's basketball clubs. It was the fourth edition of the competition that was held under the name of FIBA Club World Cup. From the FIBA European Champions Cup participated Tracer Milano, Maccabi Elite, Cibona, Žalgiris, and FC Barcelona. From the South American Club Championship participated Monte Líbano, and Ferro Carril Oeste. Representing the Division I (NCAA) was the State of Washington NCAA All-Stars Team.
Group stage
Places 5-87th place gameSeptember 19 1987
5th place gameSeptember 20 1987
Places 1-4Semi finalsSeptember 19 1987
3rd place gameSeptember 20 1987
Final
Final standings
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