Khimik Yuzhny
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Khimik Yuzhne (Ukrainian: Хімік Южне) is a Ukrainian professional basketball club that is based in Yuzhne. The club plays in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague. In 2006, the club reached the final of the EuroCup Challenge, where they were defeated by Ural Great Perm.
History
The team was founded in 2001 as BC Khimik. In the first season of the club, the team immediately finished in fourth place in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague. In the 2014–15 season, Khimik won its first national championship after going undefeated in the entire season. In the regular season, Khimik finished 30–0 and in the Playoffs the team won all its six games. In 2016, Khimik repeated as national champions - winning the Ukrainian SL Favorit Sport (one of the two Ukrainian top tier basketball leagues).
In the 2018–19 season, Khimik won its third domestic championship.
The team's home arena is the Khimik Sports Palace, which has a seating capacity of 2,500 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a basketball with the team's name written in bold letters.
Khimik Yuzhny has a strong roster of talented players, including both Ukrainian and international players. The team is known for its fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, and their games are always exciting to watch.
Off the court, Khimik Yuzhny is involved in various community outreach programs, including youth basketball clinics and charity events. The team has a strong fan base and is widely respected throughout Ukraine and the international basketball community.