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Wikipedia - Club Ourense Baloncesto
Club Ourense Baloncesto, S.A.D., more commonly referred to today by its sponsorship name of Río Ourense Termal, is a professional basketball team based in Ourense, Spain. The team currently plays in league LEB Oro.
History
Founded in 1978 as Club Bosco-Salesianos, the club achieved its first success promoting to Segunda División in 1984.
Two years later, Ourense advances to Primera División B, the second tier, where it plays three seasons before promoting to Liga ACB in 1989 as champion of the league.
In the top league, COB plays during nine seasons alternating title and relegation playoffs in its first years. Finally, it is relegated to LEB Oro in the 1998 playoffs, the third series the club played in three consecutive seasons.
Ourense only played ACB again in the 2000–01 season before falling to LEB Plata, the third category in 2005. COB came back to LEB Oro in 2009 after buying the vacant spot of Cantabria Lobos.
On 2 June 2015 Ourense was promoted again to Liga ACB, fourteen years since its relegation, but could not play in the league because the assembly of the league rejected its entry. However, on 17 September 2015, the assembly of the league ratified the promotion to the 2016–17 season, independently of the position at the 2015–16 LEB Oro. However, despite this agreement, Ourense could not finally promote the next season.
The team has a rich history of success, having won the LEB Oro championship twice in 1992 and 1998. They have also been runners-up in the Copa Princesa de Asturias on two occasions. The team has a loyal fan base and plays their home games at the Pazo dos Deportes Paco Paz, which has a seating capacity of 5,000 spectators.
The team is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on strong defense and quick transitions. The current roster includes a mix of experienced veterans and promising young players, all of whom are dedicated to bringing success to the team.
Overall, basketball team Ourense is a respected and competitive team in the Spanish basketball scene, with a strong history of success and a bright future ahead.