Bahcesehir Koleji
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Wikipedia - Bahçeşehir Koleji S.K.
Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü, also known as Bahçeşehir Basketbol, is a Turkish professional basketball club based in Istanbul. The club plays in the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL), the highest level of basketball in Turkey. Bahçeşehir made its debut in the BSL in 2018 and made its debut in European competitions in 2019. Bahçeşehir won the FIBA Europe Cup in 2022.
The club is part of Bahçeşehir Koleji, a private school based in Istanbul.
History
In the 2017–18 season, Bahçeşehir reached the finals of the TBL for the first time. On 13 July 2018, Bahçeşehir received the vacant spot in the first-tier Basketbol Süper Ligi, after the withdrawal of Eskişehir Basket. This meant the club's first appearance in the domestic first tier. In the 2018–19 season, finished 9th in the BSL. In the 2019–20 season, Bahçeşehir made its European debut and played in the FIBA Europe Cup regular season. It is the first European participation for Bahçeşehir.
In the 2021–22 season, Bahçeşehir won the 2021–22 FIBA Europe Cup championship after defeating Pallacanestro Reggiana in the Finals.
The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a stylized basketball with the team's name written in bold letters. Bahcesehir Koleji has a strong roster of talented players, including both Turkish and international players. The team is known for its fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, and their games are always exciting to watch.
Bahcesehir Koleji has had a successful run in recent years, finishing in the top four of the Turkish Basketball Super League in the 2019-2020 season. The team has also competed in international competitions, including the Basketball Champions League and the FIBA Europe Cup.
Overall, Bahcesehir Koleji is a dynamic and competitive basketball team that is sure to continue making waves in the Turkish and international basketball scenes.