KK Maribor

Košarkarski klub Maribor (English: Maribor Basketball Club), commonly referred to as KK Maribor or simply Maribor, was a professional basketball team based in Maribor, Slovenia. It has been a member of the Premier A Slovenian Basketball League from 2010 until 2015.

Maribor
NicknameVijoličasti (The Purples)
LeaguesTelemach League (2010–2015)
Founded2005 (2005)
Dissolved2015 (2015)
ArenaTabor Hall
Capacity3,261
LocationMaribor, Slovenia
Team colorsPurple, White
         
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The club was founded in 2005 on the base of ŽKK Maribor youth school and KŠ Maribor.

Due to financial problems club board announced bankruptcy on April 10, 2015. The club withdrew from all competitions, including youth selections.[1][2]

Season-by-season records

Season Tier League Pos. Postseason Cup
2006–07 4 3. SKL 2 Promoted
2007–08 3 2. SKL 3 Promotion playoffs
2008–09 3 2. SKL 1 Promoted Fifth round
2009–10 2 1. B SKL 1 Promoted Fourth round
2010–11 1 Telemach League 7 Sixth round
2011–12 1 Telemach League 8 Quarter-finals
2012–13 1 Telemach League 3 Semifinalist Quarter-finals
2013–14 1 Telemach League 9 Fifth round
2014–15 1 Telemach League 12 Withdrew Fifth round

Honours

  • Slovenian Second Division: 1
    • 2009–10
  • Slovenian Third Division: 1
    • 2008–09
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gollark: ~play they might be giants why does the sun shine
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References

  1. T.O. (11 April 2015). "Konec prvoligaške košarke v Mariboru: KK Maribor v stečaj" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenia. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  2. Zoran Mijatović (11 April 2015). "Mariborčani v stečaj" (in Slovenian). Večer. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
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