BC Rakvere Tarvas
Encyclopedia
BC Rakvere Tarvas is an Estonia
n professional basketball
club, based in Rakvere
which is participating in Korvpalli Meistriliiga and Baltic Basketball League
. The club has not won an Estonian championship title.
KML Young Player of the Year
KML Coach of the Year
All-KML First Team
All-KML Defencive Team
or FIBA Europe
competitions
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
club, based in Rakvere
Rakvere
Rakvere is a town in northern Estonia and the county seat of Lääne-Viru County, 20 km south of the Gulf of Finland.-History:The earliest signs of human settlement dating back to the 3rd-5th centuries AD have been found on the present theatre hill. Probably to protect that settlement, a wooden...
which is participating in Korvpalli Meistriliiga and Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup...
. The club has not won an Estonian championship title.
Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starter | Bench | Bench | Bench | Inactive |
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| C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Kaspars Cipruss | Viljar Veski Viljar Veski Viljar Veski is an Estonian basketball player, who currently plays in the Korvpalli Meistriliiga for BC Rakvere Tarvas. Viljar Veski plays center position. Veski has also been a member of the Estonia national basketball team since 2008.... |
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| PF Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
Reinar Hallik | Joonas Vaino | |||
| SF Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
Juris Umbraško | Janis Vahter | Allan Ehte | ||
| SG Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
Martin Dorbek | Kristjan Rinaldo | Cristo Kens | ||
| PG Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... |
Valmo Kriisa Valmo Kriisa Valmo Kriisa is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for TTÜ/Kalev at the point guard/shooting guard position.... |
Timo Oja | Aron Kuusik | Oliver Metsalu |
Leagues recap
| Season | KML | Cup Estonian Basketball Cup The Estonian Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. The tournament is organized by Eesti Korvpalliliit.- Winners :*1946 – Tallinna Kalev*1947 – N/A*1948 – Tallinna Kalev... |
BBL Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
Coach | Roster |
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| 2006–07 | 6th | 1/4 final | Andres Sõber Andres Sõber Andres Sõber is a former Estonian professional basketball player and basketball coach. He is the current head coach and chairman of the BC Rakvere Tarvas.... |
James Allen, Maksim Darski, Allan Ehte, Timo Eichfuss, Reinar Hallik, Mattias Hunt, Mooses Kaja, Silver Kallas, Karlis Karm, Steve Käro, Priit Lokutshievski, Mihkel Mager, Kaspar Põldmaa, Kristo Saage Kristo Saage Kristo Saage is an Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of the University of Tartu playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia and Baltic Basketball League.... , Madis Shumanov, Aleksandr Surovnev, Raivo Tribuntsov, Jarmaine Vanness, Karl Vimberg, Alesh Zivanovic |
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| 2007–08 | 9th | 1/4 final | Andres Sõber Andres Sõber Andres Sõber is a former Estonian professional basketball player and basketball coach. He is the current head coach and chairman of the BC Rakvere Tarvas.... |
Maksim Darski, Allan Ehte, Eric Lane, Hubert Radke, Mart Suursu, Titi Spasojevic, Kaspar Põldmaa, Karl Vimberg, Steve Käro, Timo Eichfuss, Priit Lokutshievski, Mattias Hunt, Raido Villers, Silver Kallas, Mihkel Mager, Mooses Kaja, Dwayne Smith, Mario Luik, Andre Pärn Andre Pärn Andre Pärn is an Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of the Piimameister Otto/Rapla playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia and Challenge Cup.... , James Allen |
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| 2008–09 | 6th | 1/4 final | Andres Sõber Andres Sõber Andres Sõber is a former Estonian professional basketball player and basketball coach. He is the current head coach and chairman of the BC Rakvere Tarvas.... |
Mattias Hunt, Mooses Kaja, Cristo Kens, Kristjan Keres, Mario Luik, Oliver Metsalu, Jesper Parve, Sven Pugonen, Kristo Saage Kristo Saage Kristo Saage is an Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of the University of Tartu playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia and Baltic Basketball League.... , Madis Shumanov, Priit Silland, Ando Tagamets, Ivar Tulit, Joonas Vaino, Allar Velleramm, Raido Villers, Karl Vimberg |
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| 2009–10 | 2nd | 1/4 final | Andres Sõber Andres Sõber Andres Sõber is a former Estonian professional basketball player and basketball coach. He is the current head coach and chairman of the BC Rakvere Tarvas.... |
Rainer Amor, Richard Elias Anderson, Reinar Hallik, Mattias Hunt, Sven Kaldre, Sander Karro, Cristo Kens, Marko Kostap, Valmo Kriisa Valmo Kriisa Valmo Kriisa is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for TTÜ/Kalev at the point guard/shooting guard position.... , Jörgen Martinson-Hiiuväin, Oliver Metsalu, Martin Murumägi, Martin Müürsepp Martin Müürsepp Martin Müürsepp is an Estonian retired professional basketball player and basketball coach.-Club career:... , Andreas Märtson, Rain Raadik, Kristo Saage Kristo Saage Kristo Saage is an Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of the University of Tartu playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia and Baltic Basketball League.... , Janis Vahter, Rain Veideman Rain Veideman Rain Veideman is an Estonian professional basketball guard, who plays for University of Tartu.-Pro career:He is a member of the Estonian national basketball team.-Achievements:* Baltic Basketball League Cup: 2010-11... , Raido Villers, Ardo Ärmpalu |
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| 2010–11 | 4th | Finalist | Challenge Cup 9th |
Andres Sõber Andres Sõber Andres Sõber is a former Estonian professional basketball player and basketball coach. He is the current head coach and chairman of the BC Rakvere Tarvas.... |
Richard Elias Anderson, Martin Dorbek, Howard Frier Howard Frier Howard Fletcher Frier is an American-Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of BC Rakvere Tarvas playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia.... , Matthew Ambrose Hall, Sander Karro, Cristo Kens, Aron Kuusik, Renato Lindmets, Jörgen Martinson-Hiiuväin, Brett McGee, Oliver Metsalu, Joosep Pokla, Heiko Rannula, Kristo Saage Kristo Saage Kristo Saage is an Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of the University of Tartu playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia and Baltic Basketball League.... , Ivars Timermanis Ivars Timermanis Ivars Timermanis is a Latvian professional basketball small forward, who plays for BC Cherkasy.-Pro career:He is a member of the Latvian national basketball team. He has played in various teams in Latvia and Germany, such as BK Ventspils, Riga Barons and Eisbären Bremerhaven in Germany... , Janis Vahter, Raimonds Vaikulis Raimonds Vaikulis Raimonds Vaikulis is a Latvian professional basketball guard, who plays for BC Rakvere Tarvas.-Pro career:In 2008, with the Barons, he won the EuroCup and the Latvian Basketball League championship... , Joonas Vaino, Viljar Veski Viljar Veski Viljar Veski is an Estonian basketball player, who currently plays in the Korvpalli Meistriliiga for BC Rakvere Tarvas. Viljar Veski plays center position. Veski has also been a member of the Estonia national basketball team since 2008.... , Raido Villers |
Honours
- Estonian Championships:
- Runner-up: 2009–10
- Estonian CupEstonian Basketball CupThe Estonian Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. The tournament is organized by Eesti Korvpalliliit.- Winners :*1946 – Tallinna Kalev*1947 – N/A*1948 – Tallinna Kalev...
:- Runner-up: 2010–11
Individual awards
KML Most Valuable Player- Valmo KriisaValmo KriisaValmo Kriisa is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for TTÜ/Kalev at the point guard/shooting guard position....
– 2010
KML Young Player of the Year
- Rain VeidemanRain VeidemanRain Veideman is an Estonian professional basketball guard, who plays for University of Tartu.-Pro career:He is a member of the Estonian national basketball team.-Achievements:* Baltic Basketball League Cup: 2010-11...
– 2010
KML Coach of the Year
- Andres SõberAndres SõberAndres Sõber is a former Estonian professional basketball player and basketball coach. He is the current head coach and chairman of the BC Rakvere Tarvas....
– 2010
All-KML First Team
- Valmo KriisaValmo KriisaValmo Kriisa is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for TTÜ/Kalev at the point guard/shooting guard position....
– 2010 - Rain VeidemanRain VeidemanRain Veideman is an Estonian professional basketball guard, who plays for University of Tartu.-Pro career:He is a member of the Estonian national basketball team.-Achievements:* Baltic Basketball League Cup: 2010-11...
– 2010
All-KML Defencive Team
- Kristo SaageKristo SaageKristo Saage is an Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of the University of Tartu playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia and Baltic Basketball League....
– 2010 - Martin Dorbek – 2011
Notable players
Players denoted in bold have represented their respective countries in the FIBA WorldFIBA World Championship
The FIBA World Championship is an international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of the International Basketball Federation , the sport's global governing body...
or FIBA Europe
Eurobasket
The EuroBasket, also referred to as the FIBA European Basketball Championship, is the main basketball competition contested biennially by the men's national teams governed by FIBA Europe, the European zone within the International Basketball Federation. The championship was first held in 1935 and...
competitions
| Valmo Kriisa Valmo Kriisa Valmo Kriisa is an Estonian professional basketballer. He is currently playing for TTÜ/Kalev at the point guard/shooting guard position.... (2 seasons: 2009–10, 2011-) Martin Müürsepp Martin Müürsepp Martin Müürsepp is an Estonian retired professional basketball player and basketball coach.-Club career:... (1 season: 2009–10) Andre Pärn Andre Pärn Andre Pärn is an Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of the Piimameister Otto/Rapla playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia and Challenge Cup.... (1 season: 2007-2008) Kristo Saage Kristo Saage Kristo Saage is an Estonian basketball player. Currently he is a member of the University of Tartu playing in Korvpalli Meistriliiga in Estonia and Baltic Basketball League.... (4 seasons: 2006–07, 2008–11) Rain Veideman Rain Veideman Rain Veideman is an Estonian professional basketball guard, who plays for University of Tartu.-Pro career:He is a member of the Estonian national basketball team.-Achievements:* Baltic Basketball League Cup: 2010-11... (1 season: 2009–10) Richard Elias Anderson (2 seasons: 2009–11) Kaspars Cipruss (1 season: 2011-present) Raimonds Vaikulis Raimonds Vaikulis Raimonds Vaikulis is a Latvian professional basketball guard, who plays for BC Rakvere Tarvas.-Pro career:In 2008, with the Barons, he won the EuroCup and the Latvian Basketball League championship... (2010–11) Ivars Timermanis Ivars Timermanis Ivars Timermanis is a Latvian professional basketball small forward, who plays for BC Cherkasy.-Pro career:He is a member of the Latvian national basketball team. He has played in various teams in Latvia and Germany, such as BK Ventspils, Riga Barons and Eisbären Bremerhaven in Germany... (2010–11) |