Valencia Basket Club
Encyclopedia
Valencia Basket Club, S.A.D. is a professional basketball
team based in Valencia, Valencian Community, that is part of Spain
's top basketball league, the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto. Having its origins in a basketball section of Valencia CF
, the team was established in 1986, and gained popularity under his former denomination of Pamesa Valencia.
. In the next season, after being runner-up in Liga EBA in a non-promoting season, Valencia BC bought Amway Zaragoza
's ACB place to join ACB until nowadays.
ACB Slam Dunk Champion
ULEB Eurocup Finals MVP
ULEB Eurocup Rising Star Award
All-Euroleague Second Team
All-Eurocup First Team
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 Valencia, Valencian Community, that is part of Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
's top basketball league, the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto. Having its origins in a basketball section of Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, the team was established in 1986, and gained popularity under his former denomination of Pamesa Valencia.
History
On May 4, 1988 the team won its first promotion to the ACB where the team remained until the 1994/1995 season. In 1995, Valencia was relegated to the EBA League after falling in the relegation playoff against Somontano HuescaCB Peñas Huesca
Club Baloncesto Peñas Huesca is a professional Basketball team based in Huesca, Aragón. The team currently plays in league LEB Oro and is also known as Lobe Huesca by sponsorship reasons.The team played in Liga ACB, where they stayed from 1983 to 1996...
. In the next season, after being runner-up in Liga EBA in a non-promoting season, Valencia BC bought Amway Zaragoza
CB Zaragoza
Club Baloncesto Zaragoza is a basketball team based in Zaragoza, Aragón, who played from 1981 to 1996 in the top Spanish league and nowadays plays in 1ª División, the fitfh tier...
's ACB place to join ACB until nowadays.
Sponsorship naming
Valencia Basket has received diverse sponsorship names along the years:
|
Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starter | Bench | Bench | Inactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
Tiago Splitter Tiago Splitter Tiago Splitter is a Brazilian professional basketball player who also holds Spanish citizenship. Along with his native language Portuguese, he also speaks English and Spanish... |
Andrew Ogilvy Andrew Ogilvy Andrew James "A.J." Ogilvy is an Australian basketball player currently with Power Electronics Valencia. He was also the starting center for the Commodores college basketball team at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. On 8 April 2010, Ogilvy announced that he was making... |
Sergei Lishouk Sergei Lishouk -Pro career:Lishouk was selected by the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies in the 2004 NBA Draft. On February 21, 2008, his NBA draft rights were traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for the draft rights to Malick Badiane... |
Vitor Faverani Vitor Faverani Vitor Faverani is a professional basketball player who plays for Valencia Basket in the Liga ACB.-Career:Faverani arrived to Spain with only 17 years old and started playing for Clínicas Rincón Axarquía, farm team of CB Málaga. During several years, he played at Liga ACB and LEB Oro in different... |
| 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... |
Nik Caner-Medley Nik Caner-Medley Nik Caner-Medley is a professional basketball player, currently with Power Electronics Valencia of Spain's ACB. He was named Maine Gatorade Player of the Year, and "Mr. Basketball" as a senior at Deering High School. He averaged 35.6 PPG as a senior and 26.8 PPG as a junior, both good for first in... |
Florent Piétrus Florent Pietrus Florent Piétrus is a French professional basketball player. His younger brother Mickaël plays for the Phoenix Suns.-Pro career:... |
||
| 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... |
Víctor Claver Víctor Claver Víctor Claver Arocas is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 9 ½ in tall and weighs 236 lbs . He currently plays with the club Valencia.-Pro career:... |
Rihards Kuksiks Rihards Kuksiks Rihards Kuksiks is a basketball player, who plays the forward position. He's currently playing for the Valencia BC and Latvia national basketball team.- 2007–08 :... |
||
| 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... |
Rafa Martínez Rafa Martínez Rafael Martinez Aguilera, known as Rafa Martínez is a Spanish basketball player. He plays shooting guard position and his current team is Power Electronics Valencia of the Spanish ACB League.... |
Nando de Colo Nando de Colo Nando de Colo is a French professional basketball player. His parents are from Portugal.-Pro career:... |
||
| 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... |
Stefan Marković Stefan Marković Stefan Marković is a Serbian professional basketball player. He is a 1.99 m tall point guard-shooting guard.-Pro career:... |
Rodrigo San Miguel |
Coaches
|
Paco Olmos Francisco Olmos Hernández , usually known as Paco Olmos, is an Spanish basketball coach, currently in the Spanish Liga ACB club Menorca Basquet.-Coaching career:... 2002–04, 2011–present Pablo Laso Pablo Laso Biurrún is a retired basketball player. He played 61 times with the Spain national team. He played 17,378 minutes in 654 games in the ACB League... 2004–05 Ricard Casas Ricard Casas Gurt is Spanish basketball coach.- Clubs :* Allianz Ras Manresa : 1993-1996* C.B. Manresa : 1996-1996* C.B. Montcada : 1998-2000... 2005–06 Svetislav Pešic Svetislav Pešić Svetislav Pešić (Светислав Пешић) Svetislav Pešić (Светислав Пешић) (born August 28, 1949 in Pirot, Serbia, is former Serbian professional basketball player and a present day Serbian basketball coach. He is the current coach of BC Red Star.-Playing career:... 2010–2011 |
Season by season
| Season | Tier | Division | Pos. | Postseason | Cup Competitions | European Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–87 | 2 | 1ª División B | 7 | – | – | – |
| 1987–88 | 2 | 1ª División B | 8 | Promoted | – | – |
| 1988–89 1988–89 ACB season The 1988–89 ACB season was the 6th season of the Liga ACB, after changing its name. The number of teams increased from 16 to 24. The format also changed. The 24 teams were divided into two groups of 12. After playing a league, 24 teams were divided into three groups of eight teams each... |
1 | Liga ACB | 16 | – | – | – |
| 1989–90 1989–90 ACB season The 1989–90 ACB season was the 7th season of the Liga ACB, after changing its name. The competition format was the same as the previous season.FC Barcelona won their 4th ACB title, and their 7th overall. It was their 4th ACB title in a row.-First Stage:... |
1 | Liga ACB | 10 | – | – | – |
| 1990–91 1990–91 ACB season -Championship Playoffs:... |
1 | Liga ACB | 9 | Round of 16 | – | – |
| 1991–92 1991–92 ACB season Gran Canaria and Granada were relegated.-Championship Playoffs:... |
1 | Liga ACB | 9 | Round of 16 | – | – |
| 1992–93 | 1 | Liga ACB | 10 | Round of 16 | – | – |
| 1993–94 | 1 | Liga ACB | 12 | Round of 16 | – | – |
| 1994–95 | 1 | Liga ACB | 19 | Relegated | – | – |
| 1995–96 | 2 | 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... |
2 | Runner-up | – | – |
| 1996–97 | 1 | Liga ACB | 11 | – | – | – |
| 1997–98 | 1 | Liga ACB | 7 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto The Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide... champion |
– |
| 1998–99 | 1 | Liga ACB | 6 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto The Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide... quarterfinalist |
Saporta Cup Saporta Cup Saporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe... runner-up |
| 1999–00 | 1 | Liga ACB | 6 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto The Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide... runner-up |
Saporta Cup Saporta Cup Saporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe... quarterfinalist |
| 2000–01 | 1 | Liga ACB | 5 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto The Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide... semifinalist |
Saporta Cup Saporta Cup Saporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe... semifinalist |
| 2001–02 | 1 | Liga ACB | 6 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto The Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide... quarterfinalist |
Saporta Cup Saporta Cup Saporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe... runner-up |
| 2002–03 2002–03 ACB season -Regular season:-Regular season games:-Playoffs:... |
1 | Liga ACB | 2 | Runner-up | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto The Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide... semifinalist |
ULEB Cup ULEB Cup 2002-03 The ULEB Cup 2002–03 was the first season of competition in the ULEB Cup, organized by ULEB. The second-tier level ULEB Cup is the level that is one tier below the Euroleague level. There were 24 teams... champion |
| 2003–04 | 1 | Liga ACB | 5 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto 2003-04 The Copa del Rey 2003-04 was the 68th edition of the Spanish basketball Cup. It was organized by the ACB and wwas disputed in Sevilla in the Palacio Municipal de Deportes San Pablo between days 26 and 29 of February, 2004. The winning team was TAU Cerámica.... quarterfinalist |
Played Euroleague |
| 2004–05 | 1 | Liga ACB | 9 | – | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto 2004-05 The Copa del Rey 2004-05 was the 69th edition of the Spanish basketball Cup. It was organized by the ACB and wwas disputed in Zaragoza in the Principe Felipe Arena between days 17 and 20 of February. The winning team was Unicaja Málaga.-Brackett:... semifinalist |
ULEB Cup ULEB Cup 2004-05 The 2004-2005 ULEB Cup season started on November 9, 2004 and officially ended on April 19, 2005. The second-tier level ULEB Cup is the level that is one tier below the Euroleague level. Lietuvos Rytas won the trophy by defeating Makedonikos in the final 78-74.... semifinalist |
| 2005–06 | 1 | Liga ACB | 9 | – | Copa del Rey runner-up | – |
| 2006–07 | 1 | Liga ACB | 7 | Quarterfinalist | – | – |
| 2007–08 | 1 | Liga ACB | 5 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto 2007-08 The Copa del Rey 2007-08 was the 72nd edition of the Spanish basketball Cup. It was organized by the ACB and was disputed in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country in the Fernando Buesa Arena Arena between days 7 and 10 of February... quarterfinalist |
ULEB Cup quarterfinalist |
| 2008–09 2008–09 ACB season The 2008–09 ACB season is the 26th season of the Liga ACB. The 272-game regular season began on Saturday, October 4, 2008, and ended on Sunday, May 10, 2009... |
1 | Liga ACB | 7 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto 2008-09 The Copa del Rey 2008-09 was the 73rd edition of the Spanish basketball Cup. It was managed by the ACB and was disputed in Madrid, Community of Madrid in the Palacio de Deportes between days 19 and 22 of February... quarterfinalist |
Eurocup quarterfinalist |
| 2009–10 2009–10 ACB season The 2009–10 ACB season was the 27th season of the Liga ACB. The regular season began on Saturday, October 10, 2009, and ended on Sunday, May 16, 2010.-Team Standings:... |
1 | Liga ACB | 5 | Quarterfinalist | Copa del Rey Copa del Rey de Baloncesto 2009-10 The Copa del Rey 2009-10 was the 74th edition of the Spanish basketball Cup. It was managed by the ACB and was disputed in Bilbao, Basque Country in the Bizkaia Arena between days 18 and 21 of February.-Brackett:-Quarter finals:------------... semifinalist |
Eurocup ULEB Eurocup 2009–10 Eurocup Basketball 2009-10 was the eighth edition of Europe's second-tier level transnational competition for men's professional basketball clubs. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Euroleague level... champion |
| 2010–11 2010–11 ACB season -Head coaches:1Coach Manuel Hussein was sacked after the day 6. Chechu Mulero was the coach in the game 7.2Óscar Quintana was sacked after the day 8.3Aíto Gª Reneses and Trifón Poch, sacked after the day 17.4He took the team after Ettore Messina renouncing.... |
1 | Liga ACB | 5 | Quarterfinalist | SC Supercopa de España de Baloncesto 2010 The Supercopa de España de Baloncesto 2010 was the 7th edition of the Spanish basketball Supercup. It was played in Vitoria-Gasteiz on 24 and 25 September. Regal FC Barcelona won their third title, second in a row.-Qualified teams:-Semifinals:----... runner-up, CR semifinalist |
Euroleague quarterfinalist |
| 2011–12 2011–12 ACB season The 2011–12 ACB season is the 29th season of the Liga ACB, called also Liga Endesa due to sponsorship reasons.The regular season started on October 8, 2011 and will end on May 6, 2012... |
1 | Liga ACB | Eurocup |
Trophies
- Copa del Rey de BaloncestoCopa del Rey de BaloncestoThe Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide...
: (1)- 1998
- ULEB Eurocup: (2)
- 2003ULEB Cup 2002-03The ULEB Cup 2002–03 was the first season of competition in the ULEB Cup, organized by ULEB. The second-tier level ULEB Cup is the level that is one tier below the Euroleague level. There were 24 teams...
, 2010
- 2003
- Lliga ValencianaLliga ValencianaThe Lliga Valenciana is a basketball competition between the best teams of the Valencian Community. It's organized by the Valencian Community Basketball Federation since 2004. CB Lucentum Alicante is the last winner of the Cup....
: (5)- 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Individual awards
Spanish Cup MVP- Nacho Rodilla – 1998
ACB Slam Dunk Champion
- Víctor ClaverVíctor ClaverVíctor Claver Arocas is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 9 ½ in tall and weighs 236 lbs . He currently plays with the club Valencia.-Pro career:...
– 2007
ULEB Eurocup Finals MVP
- Matt Nielsen – 2010
ULEB Eurocup Rising Star Award
- Víctor ClaverVíctor ClaverVíctor Claver Arocas is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 9 ½ in tall and weighs 236 lbs . He currently plays with the club Valencia.-Pro career:...
– 2010
All-Euroleague Second Team
- Duško SavanovićDuško SavanovićDuško Savanović is a Serbian professional basketball player. He is 2.04 m tall and 102 kg weight. He currently plays with the Turkish club Anadolu Efes. He plays the power forward position.-External links:* at acb.com* at euroleague.net* at adriaticbasket.info* at tblstat.net...
– 2011
All-Eurocup First Team
- Nando De ColoNando de ColoNando de Colo is a French professional basketball player. His parents are from Portugal.-Pro career:...
– 2010 - Matt Nielsen – 2010