Wikipedia - BC Khimki

BC Khimki (Russian: БК Химки) is a Russian professional basketball team that is based in Khimki, Moscow Oblast. The club's senior men's first team participates in the Russian Basketball Super League 1. The club's full official name is BC Khimki Moscow Region. Khimki has a Moscow-based rivalry with the Russian club CSKA Moscow.

History

BC Khimki was founded on January 5, 1997, and won the first seasons' championship of its regional league, to earn a place in the Russian Superleague A. The following year, Khimki positioned itself among the top 10 basketball clubs in Russia, guaranteeing a place in the 3rd-tier European cup competition, the FIBA Korać Cup. There, the team competed against a group of defeated leaders of the Turkish Super League, YUBA Liga, and Bulgarian League.[]

The team remained in a middle position in the Russian Super League until the 2002–03 season. That year the club finished in fourth place in the Russian Super League. During the subsequent years, the Russian high society behind the club decided to make the roster stronger, by signing players such as Gianmarco Pozzecco, Óscar Torres, and Rubén Wolkowyski.[]

The team then participated several times in European-wide continental tournaments, like the 3rd-tier level FIBA EuroChallenge and the 2nd-tier level EuroCup.[] In 2006, Khimki played in the EuroChallenge's championship game, against Joventut Badalona. On 7 October 2006, Khimki played in a game against the NBA club the Los Angeles Clippers, losing by a score of 98 to 91.[]

Khimki won the Russian Cup title in 2008, and played in the EuroCup championship game in 2009. The team played in the European 1st-tier level EuroLeague, for the first time in the 2009–10 season, and also played in the EuroLeague during the 2010–11 season and the 2012–13 season. The team also won the EuroCup championship in 2012 and 2015.[]

Khimki Moscow Region is a professional basketball team based in Khimki, Moscow Oblast, Russia. The team was founded in 1997 and has since become one of the most successful basketball teams in Russia. The team competes in the VTB United League, EuroLeague, and the Russian Basketball Super League.

Khimki Moscow Region has a strong roster of talented players from around the world, including Alexey Shved, Jordan Mickey, and Devin Booker. The team is known for its fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, and its ability to dominate opponents on both ends of the court.

The team's home arena is the Khimki Basketball Center, which has a seating capacity of 7,000 spectators. The arena is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and its lively atmosphere during games.

Khimki Moscow Region has won numerous championships and awards over the years, including the VTB United League championship in 2011 and 2012, and the EuroCup championship in 2012. The team is also known for its strong commitment to community outreach and charitable initiatives, making it a beloved and respected institution in the world of basketball.