BC Kyiv
Kyiv Basket
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Wikipedia - BC Kyiv-Basket
Kyiv-Basket (Ukrainian: Київ-Баскет) is the Ukrainian basketball club based in Kyiv. Originally founded in 1992 and refounded in 2017, the team plays in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague (UBL). The re-established club made its debut in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague in the 2018–19 season. It replaced the previous club from Kyiv in the UBL, Budivelnyk.
History
The club was founded in 1992 as Maccabi-Dandy (Ukrainian: Маккабі-Денді) by politician and businessman Mykhailo Brodskyy. The team won several trophies in Ukraine. In 1998, the team ceased to exist because of the financial problems.
In November 2017, the club had a revival as a new team was established. The new logo of the team, featuring a bee, was revealed while it was announced that the club would have a women's team and two men's team in the 2017–18 season. The new home arena of the team was the Meridian Sports Complex.
In the 2018–19 season, Kyiv-Basket finished as runners-up as it was defeated by Khimik in the finals, 0–3. Currently the team sits in second place in the UBL and 1st in the second stage of Fiba Europe Cup
The team is known for their fast-paced and exciting style of play, with a focus on strong defense and efficient offense. BC Kyiv has produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in both domestic and international leagues.
BC Kyiv is a powerhouse in Ukrainian basketball, consistently competing for championships and representing their country in European competitions. With a strong roster of skilled players and a passionate fan base, BC Kyiv is a team to watch in the world of basketball.