Kunshan, China – The Stanković Continental Champions’ Cup is an international basketball tournament held annually in China.

This year’s continental basketball championship features four teams: last year’s champions Angola, hosts China, Turkey and Australia.

The 2009 Stanković Cup is set for August 28-30.

I wonder how Turkey is going to participate in both the Efes Pilsen World Cup and the this tournament?  The Efes Pilsen World Cup started yesterday and is suppposed to run until August 30, while the Stanković Cup starts tomorrow, August 28.

edit: It turns out that Turkey and Angola will both send their B teams.

The tournament is in honor of Borislav Stanković, FIBA Secretary General Emeritus, for his significant contributions to the world of basketball.

This will be the fifth annual tournament.  China has never won the tournament, past champions include Lithuania (2005), Greece (2006), Slovenia (2007), and Angola (2008).

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