Kataja Basket

Alias: Joensuun Kataja Kataja
Leagues Played: Finland Korisliigan 427 FIBA Europe Cup 59 Basketball Champions League 14 Basketball Champions League Qual 6 Finland Cup 5 Club Friendlies 2
Links: katajabasket.fi Facebook Twitter YouTube Wikipedia
Related Teams: Kataja Basket Women

Fixtures

Finland Korisliigan	04/25 15:30	2	BC Nokia vs Kataja Basket	-	View
Finland Korisliigan	04/29 15:30	2	Kataja Basket vs BC Nokia	-	View
Finland Korisliigan	05/01 15:30	2	BC Nokia vs Kataja Basket	-	View

Results

Finland Korisliigan	04/22 15:30	2	^[6] Kataja Basket v BC Nokia ^[5]	W	99-75
Finland Korisliigan	04/19 15:30	2	^[5] BC Nokia v Kataja Basket ^[6]	L	86-67
Finland Korisliigan	04/14 14:00	3	^[6] Kataja Basket v Korihait ^[2]	W	71-70
Finland Korisliigan	04/12 15:30	3	^[2] Korihait v Kataja Basket ^[6]	W	74-75
Finland Korisliigan	04/09 15:30	3	^[6] Kataja Basket v Korihait ^[2]	W	91-85
Finland Korisliigan	04/05 15:30	3	^[2] Korihait v Kataja Basket ^[6]	L	95-74
Finland Korisliigan	03/30 15:00	1	^[6] Kataja Basket v Salon Vilpas ^[4]	L	84-90
Finland Korisliigan	03/22 16:30	1	^[6] BC Nokia v Kataja Basket ^[5]	L	97-88
Finland Korisliigan	03/19 16:30	1	^[1] Kauhajoen Karhu v Kataja Basket ^[5]	W	62-69
Finland Korisliigan	03/16 15:00	1	^[5] Kataja Basket v Helsinki Seagulls ^[4]	L	77-87
Finland Korisliigan	03/13 16:30	1	^[6] Kataja Basket v Korihait ^[2]	W	81-77
Finland Korisliigan	03/05 16:30	1	^[4] Salon Vilpas v Kataja Basket ^[5]	L	81-78

Wikipedia - Kataja BC

Kataja Basket Club is a professional basketball club of sports club Kataja from Joensuu, Finland. The team plays in the Korisliiga, the highest tier of Finnish basketball. In 2015, Kataja won its first national championship, after it beat Bisons Loimaa 3–2 in the Finnish Finals.

History

The basketball activity of the club started in 1955. In 1961, the team started playing in the Joensuu Sports Hall. The team started in provincial competitions, but quickly promoted to the national level in the 1960s. From 1976 till 1980, the team played continuously in the highest Finnish division. In the 2001–02 season, the team won its first trophy when it won the Finnish Cup. In 2015, the first championship of Kataja was realized after a 3–2 Finals series win against Bisons Loimaa. In the 2012–13 season, Kataja started participating in European competitions when it entered the EuroChallenge. The team immediately reached the quarterfinals of the competition, and has played in Europe every season since.

Kataja Basket is a professional basketball team based in Joensuu, Finland. The team competes in the Korisliiga, the top-tier basketball league in Finland. Known for their competitive spirit and strong work ethic, Kataja Basket has established themselves as a formidable force in Finnish basketball.

The team's roster is comprised of talented and skilled players who are dedicated to achieving success on the court. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and strategic gameplay, Kataja Basket consistently delivers exciting and high-quality performances for their fans.

Off the court, Kataja Basket is actively involved in the local community, participating in various outreach programs and initiatives to promote the sport of basketball and inspire the next generation of athletes. With a loyal fan base and a commitment to excellence, Kataja Basket continues to be a prominent and respected team in Finnish basketball.