The 1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup was the 3rd edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup for men's basketball clubs. It took place at the Palestra and Spectrum in Philadelphia in January 1968. From the FIBA European Champions Cup participated Real Madrid and Simmenthal Milano, from the South American Club Championship participated Botafogo, and from the NABL participated the Akron Wingfoots.
Participants
Continent Teams Clubs Europe 2 Real Madrid Simmenthal Milano North America 1 Akron Goodyear Wingfoots South America 1 Botafogo
Semifinals Fewer than 1,000 fans turned out to the Palestra for the semi-final double header on January 4, 1968 which was seen as a loss to the sponsoring Amateur Athletic Union.
January 4, Palestra, Philadelphia
3rd place game January 6, Spectrum, Philadelphia
Final
1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup ChampionsAkron Goodyear Wingfoots2nd title
Final standings Team Akron Goodyear Wingfoots Real Madrid Simmenthal Milano 4. Botafogo
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