Start Lublin

Alias: Wikana Start
Leagues Played: Poland PLK 302 Club Friendlies 35 ENBL 16 Poland Cup 10 Basketball Champions League 6
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Start Lublin, officially Polski Cukier Pszczółka Start Lublin for sponsporship reasons, is a Polish basketball club based in Lublin. The team plays in the Polish Basketball League (PLK) since 2014. Its home arena is the Globus, which has places for 5,000 people. The basketball team is a part of MKS Start Lublin, which also holds chess and athletics sections.

History

MKS Start Lublin was founded in 1953, along with the basketball team. After seven years of existence, Start promoted to the Polish Basketball League (PLK), the national highest league. In the 1964–65 season, Start captured its first bronze medal. In 1978, Start was the first Polish club to sign an African-American played in Kent Washington. Washington was named PLK Most Valuable Player in 1980.

In the 2002–03 season, Start returned to the PLK after winning the First Division. After two years, the team relegated once again.

In the summer of 2014, Start Lublin received a wild card from the PLK because of the expansion from 12 to 16 teams.

Lublin had its most successful season in the 2019–20 PLK season, which was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the season was ended, the team was in second place with a 17–5 record. As such, it qualified for a European competition for the first time in the 2020–21 Basketball Champions League.

Start Lublin is a professional basketball team based in Lublin, Poland. The team competes in the Polish Basketball League, which is the highest level of basketball in Poland. Start Lublin has a rich history and a strong fan base, known for their passionate support at home games.

The team is known for their competitive spirit and skilled players, who work together to achieve success on the court. Start Lublin has a reputation for playing an exciting and fast-paced style of basketball, making them a formidable opponent for any team in the league.

Off the court, Start Lublin is actively involved in the local community, participating in various charitable events and initiatives to give back to their fans and supporters. With a dedicated coaching staff and talented roster of players, Start Lublin continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the Polish basketball scene.