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Alias: Club Atletico Welcome
Leagues Played: Uruguay Liga 94 Uruguay Metro League 50 Uruguay Tercera de Ascenso 27 South American Club League 3 Club Friendlies 1
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Wikipedia - Club Atlético Welcome

Club Atlético Welcome or simply Welcome is an Uruguayan basketball club in Montevideo, member of the Uruguayan Basketball Federation. It was founded on 13 October 1926. Welcome, recently promoted to the Uruguayan Basketball League (LUB) getting the second direct ascent in 2014. Its headquarters and metropolitan stage called "Estadio Oscar Magurno" is on the street Emilio Frugoni 924 corner Gonzalo Ramirez, in Parque Rodó neighborhood.

History

With nine titles to its credit, Club Atlético Welcome is one of the most successful basketball clubs in the country. Along with Club Atlético Aguada y Club Atlético Atenas holds the record with four consecutive national championships obtained in the case of Welcome from 1997 to 2000.

Other facts to note is that the Athletic Club Welcome emerged two of the most renowned players of Uruguay, as were Oscar Moglia and Wilfredo "Fefo" Ruiz, who was the top scorer in basketball of Uruguay, with record unequaled to this day, for example having scored 84 points in one game, when there was no rule of three-point shot. (This mark was achieved defending the club Neptune)

Club Atlético Welcome promoted by its youth academy the only Uruguayan player to have played in the NBA and currently playing in the Greek Basket League for the European powerhouse Panathinaikos, Esteban Batista, who had played for the Atlanta Hawks.

Welcome to our basketball team! We are a group of passionate and dedicated athletes who love the game of basketball. Our team is made up of players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players. We believe in working hard, playing with heart, and always striving to improve our skills on the court. Our team is known for our strong teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. We support each other both on and off the court, and we are always looking for ways to grow and learn together. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, we welcome you to join our team and be a part of our basketball family. Let's hit the court and show everyone what we're made of!