Entente Orléanaise 45
Encyclopedia
Entente Orléanaise, also known as Entente Orléanaise 45 Loiret, is a professional basketball
club that is based in the city of Orléans
, France. "45" is the number of the Loiret
department. The club plays in the French Pro A League
.
for the first time in the 2006-07 season. In 2009, the club was the French La Semaine des As Cup runner-up.
is the Palais des Sports
; for matches that require a larger capacity (such as Euroleague
and Eurocup games) the club plays their home games at Zénith d'Orléans
.
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 that is based in the city of Orléans
Orléans
-Prehistory and Roman:Cenabum was a Gallic stronghold, one of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe where the Druids held their annual assembly. It was conquered and destroyed by Julius Caesar in 52 BC, then rebuilt under the Roman Empire...
, France. "45" is the number of the Loiret
Loiret
Loiret is a department in north-central FranceThe department is named after the river Loiret, a tributary of the Loire. The Loiret is located wholly within the department.- History :...
department. The club plays in the French Pro A League
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
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History
Entente Orléanaise was founded in the year 1993. The club was the French Cup runner-up and the French Pro B League champion in the year 2006. Orléanaise competed in the French Pro A LeagueLigue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
for the first time in the 2006-07 season. In 2009, the club was the French La Semaine des As Cup runner-up.
Arenas
The club's home arena for domestic matchesLigue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
is the Palais des Sports
Palais des Sports (Orleans)
Palais des Sports is an indoor sporting arena that is located in the city of Orléans, France. The capacity of the arena is 3,222 people. It is currently the home arena of the French Pro A League professional basketball team Entente Orléanaise....
; for matches that require a larger capacity (such as Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
and Eurocup games) the club plays their home games at Zénith d'Orléans
Zénith d'Orléans
Zénith d'Orléans is an indoor sporting arena and concert hall that is located in the city of Orléans, France. The arena, one of a series of similar venues throughout France, has a capacity of 6,900....
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Roster
Notable players
| Laurent Sciarra Laurent Sciarra Laurent Sciarra is a French basketball player.Sciarra began his professional career in 1990 with Hyères-Toulon Var Basket and moved to Paris Basket Racing in 1993, where he played until 1997 on the club's championship season... Cedrick Banks Cedrick Banks Cedrick Banks is an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he currently plays for Entente Orléanaise in France.-High school and college:Banks starred at Westinghouse High School in Chicago... Brandon Heath Brandon Heath (basketball) Brandon Heath is an American professional basketball player who plays for PBC Lukoil Academic of the National Basketball League of Bulgaria.Brandon formerly played for the APOEL B.C. of Cyprus. In 2007, he played in France for Entente Orléanaise 45, where he averaged 12 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9... Chris King Theron Smith Theron Smith Theron Augustus Smith is an American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.-Basketball career:Smith played collegiately for Ball State University... Mo Charlo Mo Charlo Mo Charlo is a professional basketball player, currently playing for the Reno Bighorns in NBA D-League... |