Roca Team confirmed for EuroCup after Euroligue exit
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Financial pressures have forced AS Monaco basketball to step down from the Euroligue, with the club set to compete in the EuroCup next season.
The Roca Team will play in the EuroCup next season after withdrawing from the Euroligue, confirming what had been widely anticipated for several weeks. Financial difficulties at the club have made the top-tier European competition unsustainable, and the move to the second-tier EuroCup represents a significant step down in continental basketball.
The Euroligue demands substantial investment in squad depth, travel and infrastructure, and Monaco's inability to meet those commitments reflects broader pressures that have been building at the club. The EuroCup, while a lesser stage, remains a credible European competition and will keep the Roca Team in continental play as they look to stabilise their finances.
For supporters at the Salle Gaston Médecin, the coming season will be a test of the club's capacity to rebuild. How the Roca Team navigates this transition, both on the court and in the boardroom, will determine whether a return to the Euroligue is a realistic medium-term goal.