Tenerife Baloncesto
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Tenerife Club de Baloncesto is a professional Basketball
team based in Tenerife
, Canary Islands
, Spain
. The team currently plays in LEB Plata
in the 1996–97 season, the first of this league.
In the 2002–03 season, Tenerife plays the FIBA Champions' Cup
and reaches the second stage. In the same year, Tenerife CB becomes champion of the Copa Príncipe
and promotes to Liga ACB, where plays two seasons before being relegated to LEB Oro
.
In summer of 2010, Tenerife CB renounces to its berth in LEB Oro
due to financial problems and is relegated to Liga EBA
. In the next summer and after reaching the promotion playoffs, Tenerife CB achieved a vacant berth to play in LEB Plata
, the Spanish basketball third division.
3 seasons: '06-'09 Christian Maråker
1 season: '08-'09 Chris Alexander
1 season: '07-'08 Lou Roe
1 season: '09-'10
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...
team based in Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital , second-most populous city of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands and the 21st largest city in Spain, with a population of 222,417 in 2009...
, Canary Islands
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
, Spain
Spain
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. The team currently plays in LEB Plata
LEB Plata
The LEB Plata is the third tier in the Spanish basketball league system, the second tier in the leagues organized by the Spanish Basketball Federation.Each year, the winner and the runner-up of the league, promotes to LEB Oro...
History
Tenerife CB was founded in 1996 after the fusion of some teams of the islands and debuts in LEB OroLiga Española de Baloncesto
Liga Española de Baloncesto is the second league of the Spanish basketball league system behind the ACB. It is run by the FEB. The Liga Española de Baloncesto is divided into two categories and they are sponsored by Adecco. The names of the two leagues are Adecco Oro and Adecco Plata.The LEB league...
in the 1996–97 season, the first of this league.
In the 2002–03 season, Tenerife plays the FIBA Champions' Cup
EuroCup Challenge
The EuroCup Challenge was the 4th tier level transnational professional club basketball competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe.-Promotion to FIBA EuroCup:...
and reaches the second stage. In the same year, Tenerife CB becomes champion of the Copa Príncipe
Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto
The Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987....
and promotes to Liga ACB, where plays two seasons before being relegated to LEB Oro
Liga Española de Baloncesto
Liga Española de Baloncesto is the second league of the Spanish basketball league system behind the ACB. It is run by the FEB. The Liga Española de Baloncesto is divided into two categories and they are sponsored by Adecco. The names of the two leagues are Adecco Oro and Adecco Plata.The LEB league...
.
In summer of 2010, Tenerife CB renounces to its berth in LEB Oro
Liga Española de Baloncesto
Liga Española de Baloncesto is the second league of the Spanish basketball league system behind the ACB. It is run by the FEB. The Liga Española de Baloncesto is divided into two categories and they are sponsored by Adecco. The names of the two leagues are Adecco Oro and Adecco Plata.The LEB league...
due to financial problems and is relegated to Liga EBA
Liga EBA
Liga Española de Baloncesto Amateur is a Spanish basketball championship that is the fourth level in the Spanish basketball league system, behind Liga ACB, LEB Oro and LEB Plata. Is administered by the FEB.The Liga EBA is constituted by five groups...
. In the next summer and after reaching the promotion playoffs, Tenerife CB achieved a vacant berth to play in LEB Plata
LEB Plata
The LEB Plata is the third tier in the Spanish basketball league system, the second tier in the leagues organized by the Spanish Basketball Federation.Each year, the winner and the runner-up of the league, promotes to LEB Oro...
, the Spanish basketball third division.
Season by season
| Season | Tier | Division | Pos. | Postseason | Cup Competitions | European Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–97 1996–1997 LEB season The 1996–1997 LEB season was the inaugural season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, the new second tier of the Spanish basketball.- LEB standings :-LEB Playoffs:The two winners of the semifinals are promoted to Liga ACB.-Relegation playoffs:... |
2 | LEB | 13 | Relegation playoffs | – | – |
| 1997–98 1997–1998 LEB season The 1997–1998 LEB season was the second season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, second tier of the Spanish basketball.- LEB standings :-LEB Playoffs:The two winners of the semifinals are promoted to Liga ACB.-Relegation system:... |
2 | LEB | 4 | Semifinalist | – | – |
| 1998–99 1998–1999 LEB season The 1998–1999 LEB season was the third season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, second tier of the Spanish basketball.- LEB standings :-LEB Playoffs:The two winners of the semifinals are promoted to Liga ACB.-Relegation playoffs:-Relegation system:... |
2 | LEB | 6 | Quarterfinalist | Copa Príncipe Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto The Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987.... semifinalist |
– |
| 1999–00 1999–2000 LEB season The 1999–2000 LEB season was the 4th season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, second tier of the Spanish basketball.- LEB standings :There are no relegations to lower divisions.-LEB Oro Playoffs:... |
2 | LEB | 6 | Quarterfinalist | Copa Príncipe Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto The Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987.... runner-up |
– |
| 2000–01 2000–2001 LEB season The 2000–2001 LEB season was the 5th season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, second tier of the Spanish basketball.- LEB standings :-LEB Oro Playoffs:The two winners of the semifinals are promoted to Liga ACB.-Relegation playoffs:... |
2 | LEB | 11 | – | – | – |
| 2001–02 2001–2002 LEB season The 2001–2002 LEB season was the 6th season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, second tier of the Spanish basketball.- LEB standings :-LEB Oro Playoffs:The two winners of the semifinals are promoted to Liga ACB.-Relegation playoffs:... |
2 | LEB | 4 | Semifinalist | Copa Príncipe Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto The Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987.... runner-up |
– |
| 2002–03 2002–2003 LEB season The 2002–2003 LEB season was the 7th season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, second tier of the Spanish basketball.- LEB standings :-LEB Oro Playoffs:The two winners of the semifinals are promoted to Liga ACB.-Relegation playoffs:... |
2 | LEB | 2 | Promoted | Copa Príncipe Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto The Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987.... champion |
Played FIBA Champions' Cup EuroCup Challenge The EuroCup Challenge was the 4th tier level transnational professional club basketball competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe.-Promotion to FIBA EuroCup:... |
| 2003–04 | 1 | Liga ACB | 10 | – | – | – |
| 2004–05 | 1 | Liga ACB | 17 | Relegated | – | – |
| 2005–06 2005–2006 LEB season The 2005–2006 LEB season was the 10th season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, second tier of the Spanish basketball.- LEB Oro standings :-LEB Oro Playoffs:-Quarter Finals: Leon Caja España vs... |
2 | LEB | 13 | – | – | – |
| 2006–07 2006–2007 LEB season The 2006–2007 LEB season was the 11th season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, second tier of the Spanish basketball.-Standings:-LEB Playoffs:-Quarter Finals: Alerta Cantabria vs... |
2 | LEB | 14 | – | – | – |
| 2007–08 | 2 | LEB Oro | 3 | Finalist | – | – |
| 2008–09 | 2 | LEB Oro | 4 | Semifinalist | – | – |
| 2009–10 2009–2010 LEB season -Relegation play-out:CB Cornellà is relegated to 2010-11 LEB Plata, but due to financial problems, they will play Liga EBA.-Points:-Rebounds:-Assists:-Efficiency:-MVP week by week:... |
2 | LEB Oro | 11 | – | – | – |
| 2010–11 2010–2011 Liga EBA season The 2010–2011 Liga EBA season is the 17th edition of the Liga EBA. This is the fourth division of Spanish basketball. Four teams will be promoted to LEB Plata. The regular season started on September 29, 2010, and finished on April 30, 2011.-Regular season:The 80 teams are divided in five groups... |
4 | Liga EBA Liga EBA Liga Española de Baloncesto Amateur is a Spanish basketball championship that is the fourth level in the Spanish basketball league system, behind Liga ACB, LEB Oro and LEB Plata. Is administered by the FEB.The Liga EBA is constituted by five groups... |
Semifinalist9th | – | – | |
| 2011–12 2011–2012 LEB Plata season The 2011-12 LEB Plata season is the 12th season of the second league of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, third division in Spain. It is also named Adecco Plata for sponsorship reasons.-Competition format:... |
3 | LEB Plata LEB Plata The LEB Plata is the third tier in the Spanish basketball league system, the second tier in the leagues organized by the Spanish Basketball Federation.Each year, the winner and the runner-up of the league, promotes to LEB Oro... |
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Trophies
- Copa PríncipeCopa Príncipe de Asturias de BaloncestoThe Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987....
: (1)- 2003
- Trofeo Gobierno de CanariasTrofeo Gobierno de CanariasThe Trofeo Gobierno de Canarias is a basketball competition between the best teams of the Canary Islands. It's organized by the Government of Canary Islands since 2004. CB 1939 Canarias is the last winner of the Cup.- Performance by club :...
: (2)- 2002, 2005
Current roster
| Pos. | Starter | Bench | Bench |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
 Michel Diouf |
 Dani López |
|
| 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... |
 Georvys Elías |
Fran Flores |
|
| 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... |
 Sammy Monroe |
Miguel Ryan |
Rafa Bethencourt |
| 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... |
Roberto de la Rosa |
Josema Hernández |
|
| 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... |
Nick Moore |
Nacho Guigou |
Notable players
Alfonso Albert 1 season: '07-'08 Julio González Antwain BarbourAntwain Barbour
-Career:After playing for Kentucky Wildcats at NCAA, Barbour joined Kentucky Colonels of ABA league on 2004.Next season he played at Chinese league with Yakima Sun Kings and on 2006 he arrives to Spain for finishing the 2005–2006 LEB season with UB La Palma...
3 seasons: '06-'09 Christian Maråker
Christian Maråker
Christian Erik Maråker is a Swedish basketball player who currently plays for Rera Kamuy Hokkaido of the JBL Super League. A 6'9" center/power forward, he played college basketball in the United States at the University of the Pacific from 2002 to 2006.Maråker attended Sanda Gymnasium in...
1 season: '08-'09 Chris Alexander
Chris Alexander
Chris Alexander is a Toronto based film critic, composer, TV and radio personality known primarily for his knowledge of horror and dark fantsy film history. Has cult following due to his counterculture point of view, experimental music and participation in "Raging Boll" boxing stunt with filmmaker...
1 season: '07-'08 Lou Roe
Lou Roe
Louis "Lou" Marquel Roe is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round of the 1995 NBA Draft. Roe played in two NBA seasons with the Pistons and Golden State Warriors. In his brief NBA career, he appeared in 66 games and scored a total of...
1 season: '09-'10