Bashkimi Prizren

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Bashkimi Prizren
Bashkimi Prizren logo
LeaguesIP Superliga
Kosovo Cup
BIBL
Founded1945; 77 years ago (1945)
HistoryKB Bashkimi
(1945–2009)
Big Brother Bashkimi
(2009-2011)
Sigkos Bashkimi
(2011–2013)
KB Bashkimi
(2013-present)
ArenaSezai Surroi
Capacity3,500
LocationPrizren, Kosovo
Team colorsBlack, Orange
   
PresidentRini Shpendi
Head coach
Team captainQëndrim Biraj
positionSuperleague, 6th of 8
Championships1 Kosovo Basketball Superleague
1 Kosovo Cup

Klubi i Basketbollit Bashkimi, also known as K.B Bashkimi or simply Bashkimi , is a professional basketball team based in Prizren, Kosovo. Bashkimi is the oldest basketball team in Kosovo and competes in the top professional men's basketball league in Kosovo, IP Superliga, since 1991. Bashkimi is also one of Kosovo's greatest and most successful basketball teams, forming a traditional "big four" together with Prishtina, Peja and Trepça.

History[]

Klubi i Basketbollit Bashkimi was found in 1945 in Prizren. It is the oldest basketball team in Kosovo, and one of the oldest in the Balkans. It has traditionally been the most representative sports team of the city of Prizren. Initially competing in the ex-Yugoslavian competitions, Bashkimi was to join the first season of the Kosovo Basketball League. The last trophy won by the team was the League Cup back in 2002/03 season. 2014/15 was the first time Bashkimi participated in an international competition, when the team joined the regional Balkan League.

Honours[]

  • Kosovo Cup:
    • Winners (1): 2000/01
    • Runners-up (5): 2001/02, 2002/03, 2011/12, 2013/14, 2017/18

Fan club[]

The team`s fan club are called Arpagijkt.

Current roster[]

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Bashkimi roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
PG 5 Kosovo 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 18 – (2003-06-12)12 June 2003
PG 6 Kosovo 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 24 – (1998-02-02)2 February 1998
SG United States 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 23 – (1998-07-19)19 July 1998
SG 12 Kosovo  (C) 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) 60 kg (132 lb) 32 – (1989-08-31)31 August 1989
SG 0 United States 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 88 kg (194 lb) 29 – (1992-06-09)9 June 1992
SF 11 Kosovo 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 88 kg (194 lb) 23 – (1998-06-16)16 June 1998
F 8 Kosovo 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 96 kg (212 lb) 25 – (1997-01-02)2 January 1997
F 7 Kosovo 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 100 kg (220 lb) 28 – (1993-04-28)28 April 1993
PF 24 Kosovo 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 28 – (1993-09-02)2 September 1993
PF/C 33 United States 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 109 kg (240 lb) 25 – (1996-02-25)25 February 1996
C 47 Israel Kazarnovski, Anton 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 110 kg (243 lb) 37 – (1985-01-21)21 January 1985
C 9 Kosovo 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 18 – (2003-10-31)31 October 2003
Head coach
  • Croatia Branimir Pavic
Assistant coach(es)
  • Kosovo Ardit Osmani
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

Depth chart[]

Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
C Anton Kazarnovski
PF
SF
SG
PG

Coaching history[]

Notable players[]

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Criteria

To appear in this section a player must have either:

  • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club.
  • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time.
  • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.

External links[]

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