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Wikipedia - KK Włocławek
Klub Koszykówki Włocławek (English: Basketball Club Włocławek), or known for sponsorship reasons as Anwil Włocławek, is a Polish professional basketball club, based in Włocławek, Poland. The team plays in the Polish Basketball League (PLK) and internationally in the FIBA Europe Cup. Their home arena is Hala Mistrzów.
The club has won the PLK championship three times, in 2003, 2018 and 2019. The club has also won four Polish Cup titles and three Polish Supercup titles. Anwil is the only Polish club in history to have won an European club competition, as they won the FIBA Europe Cup in 2023.
History
In the 2017–18 season, Anwil finished first in the regular season with a 24–8 record. In the following playoffs, Anwil beat Turów Zgorzelec in the quarterfinals and defending champions Zielona Góra in the semifinals. On 4 June 2018, Włocławek won its second PLK title after defeating Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski 65–73 in Game 6 of the finals. Anwil's Kamil Łączyński, who averaged 10.8 points and 4.8 assists in the series, was named PLK Finals MVP.
In the 2018–19 season, Anwil made its debut in the Basketball Champions League. In Group A, Anwil had a 4–10 record and did not advance past the regular season. In the playoffs, it eliminated first-seeded Arka Gdynia in the semifinals, 3–2. In the finals, the team beat Polski Cukier Toruń in seven games to repeat as Polish champions. The deciding Game 7 was won 77–89 despite the game being in Toruń.
On 26 April 2024, Anwil won the 2023–24 FIBA Europe Cup championship after defeating Cholet from France in the two-legged finals. They became the first Polish team to win a European club competition.
The team is known for its competitive spirit, skilled players, and dedicated coaching staff. Anwil Wloclawek has a reputation for playing an exciting and fast-paced style of basketball, with a focus on teamwork and strong defense.
Anwil Wloclawek has a strong presence in European basketball competitions, regularly competing in the Basketball Champions League and other international tournaments. The team has achieved success on both the domestic and international stage, earning a reputation as one of the top basketball teams in Poland.
Overall, Anwil Wloclawek is a respected and competitive basketball team with a proud history and a bright future ahead. Fans can expect thrilling games and impressive performances from this talented and determined team.