BC Pärnu
Pärnu Sadam | |||
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Estonian-Latvian Basketball League | |||
Founded | 2000 | ||
History | KK Pärnu (2000–2017) KK Paulus (2017–present) | ||
Arena | Pärnu Sports Hall | ||
Capacity | 1,820 | ||
Location | Pärnu, Estonia | ||
Team colors | White, Black, Blue | ||
Head coach | Gert Kullamäe | ||
Championships | 1 Estonian Championship | ||
Website | bcparnu.ee | ||
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BC Pärnu, also known as Pärnu Sadam (English:
History
Korvpalliklubi Pärnu (English: Basketball Club Pärnu) was founded in 2000. In 2006, the team joined the Korvpalli Meistriliiga (KML), the top tier of Estonian basketball.[1] They also made their debut in the Baltic Basketball League (BBL) in 2012. On 12 July 2017, KK Pärnu announced that they will withdraw from the forthcoming KML season due to financial difficulties.[2] However, the team would stay in the KML after reaching an agreement with KK Paulus.[3]
In 2018, the
Heiko Rannula, who had coached the team since 2014, left Pärnu after the 2021–22 season to join BC Kalev/Cramo. After failing to qualify for the Champions League, the team played in the FIBA Europe Cup, but didn't advance past the regular season. Pärnu Sadam were unable to defend their KML title, falling in the semifinals to Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits. They did, however, beat Viimsi/Sportland in the third-place series.
Sponsorship naming
- KK Pärnu/Catwees: 2007–2009
- Pärnu Sadam (Port of Pärnu): 2015–present
Home arenas
- Pärnu School Gymnasium (2006–2009)
- Pärnu Sports Hall (2009–present)[5]
Players
Current roster
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Updated: 26 January 2024 |
Depth chart
Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 |
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C | Menno Dijkstra | Ivo Van Tamm | Kevin Parts |
PF
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Ervīns Jonāts | Kaspar Lootus | |
SF | Saimon Sutt | Troy Barnies | |
SG | Robert Valge | Sverre Aav | |
PG | Isaiah Hart | Vadym Kozak | Sten Egert Laub |
Head coaches
- Indrek Ruut 2006–2009
- Rait Käbin 2009–2012
- Priit Vene 2012–2013
- Darko Ivanović 2013–2014
- Mait Käbin 2014–2016
- Heiko Rannula 2016–2022
- Toomas Annuk 2022
- Gert Kullamäe 2022–present
Season by season
- ^ a b The season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trophies and awards
Trophies
Individual awards
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References
- ^ "Klubist". KKParnu.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Mait Käbin: Pärnu Sadam uuel hooajal Alexela KMLis ei osale". Basket.ee (in Estonian). 12 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ "Pärnu jätkamiseks Alexela KMLis leiti lahendus, uus juht Johan Kärp". Basket.ee (in Estonian). 17 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ "Vägev! Pärnu Sadam krooniti ajaloos esimest korda koduse kõrgliiga meistriks!". Basket.ee (in Estonian). 26 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Pärnu Spordihall". spordiregister.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 1 March 2022.
External links
- Official website (in Estonian)