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Wikipedia - Stjarnan men's basketball
The Stjarnan men's basketball team, commonly known as Stjarnan, is the men's basketball department of Ungmennafélagið Stjarnan, based in the town of Garðabær, Iceland. It is a subdivision of Ungmennafélagið Stjarnan.
History
Stjarnan's men's basketball team was founded in 1993. It reached the Icelandic top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla in 2001. After losing all its games during the 2001–02 season, the team almost folded. It managed to stay afloat and reached the Úrvalsdeild again in 2007 and advanced to the Úrvalsdeild Finals in 2011 and 2013, losing both times. It won the Icelandic Basketball Cup in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2019 and 2020.
On 14 March 2019, Stjarnan defeated Haukar in the last game of the regular season and finished with the best record in the league, winning the Division championship and a home court advantage through the playoffs.
Stjarnan opened the 2019–20 season with an 89-77 win against reigning champions KR in the annual Icelandic Super Cup behind newly signed Kyle Johnson's 21 points. On 15 February 2020, the team repeated as Cup champions after beating Grindavík in the cup final.
On 27 September 2020, Stjarnan won the Super Cup for the second consecutive season.
The team is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on strong defense and quick transitions. Stjarnan's roster is made up of talented players from Iceland and around the world, including several former NCAA Division I athletes.
Off the court, Stjarnan is known for its strong community involvement and dedication to youth development. The team hosts basketball camps and clinics for young players, and works closely with local schools and community organizations to promote the sport of basketball and healthy living.
Overall, Stjarnan is a respected and successful basketball team with a strong commitment to both on-court excellence and community engagement.