On this day, 15 years ago, Rytas Vilnius soared and won its first EuroCup title - then named ULEB Cup - by defeating a surprising Makedonikos in the title game played in Charleroi, Belgium. A crowd of 6,500 witnessed a thriller that ended 78-74 for Rytas, who lifted its first continental trophy ever and became the third champion of the competition after Valencia Basket and Hapoel Jerusalem.