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GTK Gliwice
Gliwickie Towarzystwo Koszykówki Gliwice, shortly GTK Gliwice, is a professional basketball club based in Gliwice, Poland. The team currently plays in the first level Polish Basketball League. History The club was founded in 1998 and initially focussed on youth teams and developing young players. In 2006, the club reached the III Liga, the fourth highest level in Polish basketball. In 2010, the team promoted to the II Liga and in 2014 the club was invited to join the I Liga. After the club finished as the runner-up in the 2016–17 season, Gliwice was invited to join the PLK for the 2017–18 season. Since 2018, Gliwice plays in the Gliwice Arena, changing between its big hall and training hall. On 26 May 2020, Gliwice signed German Matthias Zollner as new head coach. Players Current roster Notable players * Quinton Hooker * Terrance Ferguson * Malachi Richardson Malachi Richardson (born January 5, 1996) is an American professional basketball playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polish Basketball League
Polska Liga Koszykówki (PLK) (English language, English: Polish Basketball League) is a professional men's club basketball list of basketball leagues, league in Poland. It constitutes the first and highest-tier level of the Polish basketball league system, Polish league pyramid. The winning team of the final round are crowned the Polish Champions of that season. It began in 1947–48, with the name of I Liga, and was originally organized by the Polish Basketball Federation. The league changed to its current form, beginning with the 1997–98 season, after the Polska Liga Koszykówki SA, PLK SA (the Polish Basketball League Joint-stock company) took control over the league (the PLK SA was created in 1995). In 2000–01 season the league turned professional. The PLK, which is played under FIBA Europe, FIBA rules, currently consists of 16 teams. A PLK season is split into a league stage and a playoffs stage (since 1984–85 season). At the end of the league stage, the top eight teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malachi Richardson
Malachi Richardson (born January 5, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for GTK Gliwice of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played one season of college basketball for Syracuse before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 22nd overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. High school and college career Richardson attended Trenton Catholic Academy his freshman year, then spent his sophomore year at Roselle Catholic High School before returning to Trenton Catholic Academy for his junior and senior years, to team back up with coach Fred Falchi, who came out of retirement to coach. In his high school career at Trenton Catholic Academy, Malachi scored a total 1,245 points, averaging 19.2 points in his junior year and 18.7 in his senior year. Richardson was rated as a four-star recruit and ranked 23rd overall recruit and 5th best shooting guard in the 2015 high school class. Richardson played one season of college basketball for Syracuse, averaging 13.4 points, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 PLK Season
The 2021–22 Polish Basketball League (PLK) season, the Energa Basket Liga for sponsorship reasons, is the 88th season of the Polish Basketball League, the highest professional basketball league in Poland. Arged BM Slam Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski are the defending champions. Teams 16 teams will participate this season. Locations and venues Regular season League table Results Playoffs Quarterfinals and semifinals are played in a best-of-five format (2-2-1) while the finals in a best-of-seven one (2-2-1-1-1). Bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals Awards All official awards of the 2021–22 PLK season. Season awards MVP of the Round MVP of the Month Polish clubs in European competitions Polish clubs in Regional competitions References External linksPolska Liga Koszykówki - Official SitePolish League at Eurobasket.com {{DEFAULTSORT:2021-22 PLK season Polish Basketball League seasons Poland Poland, officially the Repub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 PLK Season
The 2020–21 Polish Basketball League (PLK) season, the Energa Basket Liga for sponsorship reasons, was the 87th season of the Polish Basketball League, the highest professional basketball league in Poland. Stelmet Enea Zielona Góra were the defending champions. Arged BM Slam Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski won its first ever national championship. Teams 16 teams will participate this season. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there were no relegation or promotion. Locations and venues Regular season League table Results Playoffs Quarterfinals and semifinals are played in a best-of-five format (2–2–1) while the finals in a best-of-seven one (2–2–1–1–1). Bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Third place series Finals Awards All official awards of the 2020–21 PLK season. Season awards MVP of the Round MVP of the Month Polish clubs in European competitions Polish clubs in Regional competitions References External linksPolska L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 PLK Season
The 2019–20 Polish Basketball League (PLK) season, the Energa Basket Liga for sponsorship reasons, was the 86th season of the Polish Basketball League, the highest professional basketball league in Poland. Anwil Włocławek were the defending champions. On 17 March 2020, the league was ended prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stelmet Enea Zielona Góra were named champions. Teams 16 teams will participate this season. Enea Astoria Bydgoszcz and Śląsk Wrocław were promoted from the I Liga, while Miasto Szkla Krosno was relegated. Koszalin did not get a licence this season. Locations and venues Regular season League table Results Polish clubs in European competitions Polish clubs in Regional competitions References External linksPolska Liga Koszykówki - Official SitePolish League at Eurobasket.com {{DEFAULTSORT:2019-20 PLK season Polish Basketball League seasons Poland Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 PLK Season
The 2018–19 Polish Basketball League (PLK) season, the Energa Basket Liga for sponsorship reasons, was the 85th season of the Polish Basketball League, the highest professional basketball league in the Poland. Anwil Włocławek defended its title and repeated as Polish champions. Teams Czarni Słupsk withdrew during the 2017–18 PLK season because of financial problems. On 17 May 2018, Spójnia Stargard promoted to the PLK as the winners of the I Liga, after defeating Sokół Łańcut 3–0 in the playoff finals. Also, during the pre-season, PGE Turów Zgorzelec withdrew from the tournament. Locations and venues Regular season League table Results Playoffs Quarterfinals and semifinals are played in a best-of-five format (2-2-1) while the finals in a best-of-seven one (2-2-1-1-1). Bracket Quarter-finals Semi-finals Third place series Finals Awards All official awards of the 2018–19 PLK season. PLK Most Valuable Player PLK Best Defender P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 PLK Season
The 2017–18 Polish Basketball League (PLK) season, the Energa Basket Liga for sponsorship reasons, was the 84th season of the Polish Basketball League, the highest professional basketball league in the Poland. The season started on 30 September 2017 and ended 4 June 2018. Anwil Włocławek won its second ever title in club history. Teams Polfarmex Kutno and Siarka Tarnobrzeg were relegated to the I Liga after finishing in the 15th and 16th place in the 2016–17 PLK season. Legia Warsaw promoted to the PLK 15 years later, after winning the I Liga championship. On July 28, 2017, the PLK announced it expanded the number of teams to 17 by giving a wild card to GTK Gliwice, the runner-up of the I Liga. Locations and venues Regular season League table Playoffs Quarterfinals and semifinals are played in a best-of-five format (2-2-1) while the finals in a best-of-seven one (2-2-1-1-1). The third place series are played in a double-legged format. Bracket Quarterfinals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polish Basketball Cup
The Polish Basketball Cup ( pl, Puchar Polski w koszykówce mężczyzn) is the annual top-tier level national domestic basketball cup competition for clubs in Poland. It is managed and organised by the Polish Basketball League (PLK). The competition was founded in 1933. Śląsk Wrocław has won the most titles, with 14 trophies. History The creation of the tournament was initiated in 1933, by the Polish Association of Sports Games (PZGS), an organisation which carried out the organisation of national sports competitions in Poland. Format Since the 2012 season, a Final Eight format is used, in which the highest placed teams from the first half of a given Polish Basketball League (PLK) regular season qualify. Games are usually played over a four-day span in February. Additionally, the host of the tournament gains automatic qualification to the tournament. Finals Titles by club : The history of Prokom Trefl Sopot stays with Asseco Gdynia. See also * Polish League *Polish Supe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Eugene Ferguson Jr. (born May 17, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the GTK Gliwice of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He completed high school at Advanced Preparatory International in Dallas, Texas, where he was a top-20 player in the Class of 2016. Ferguson made separate commitments to both Alabama and Arizona before deciding to skip college and play overseas in 2016–17. He is a three-time gold medalist with Team USA, and in 2016, he participated in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit, winning the MVP award at the latter. Ferguson was selected with the 21st overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he spent three seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in December 2020. High school career Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ferguson moved to Dallas, Texas as a youth and enrolled at Prime Prep Academy. He joined the school's basketball team and played for coach Ray Forsett. As a freshman i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gliwice Arena
Gliwice Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Gliwice, Poland. It provides 13,752 seats in the stands (with room for up to 17,178 spectators) in the main arena and is considered one of the largest entertainment and sports halls in the country. Initially, the venue was given the name "Podium Hall", which was later changed to "Hala Gliwice". Since opening in May 2018, this name is used interchangeably with the name "Arena Gliwice" which is used for international events. Construction The construction of the hall began in 2013 following the demolition of the former stadium. Initially, the city was counting on financial support from the European Union, but after the refusal, it was decided to finance the construction from the city's budget. The originally planned construction cost was to amount to PLN 321 million, and the construction was to be completed in mid-2015. According to the report on the implementation of the Gliwice city budget for 2017, the total outlays for the impleme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Hooker
Quinton Hooker (born January 22, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Bnei Herzliya Basket of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. At a height of 1.83 m (6 ft. 0 in.) tall, he plays at the point guard position. He attended Park Center High School in his hometown of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, earning Minnesota Mr. Basketball honors during his senior year after taking his team to the state title game. Nevertheless, he was lightly recruited out of high school and played college basketball at North Dakota from 2013 to 2017, where he was a two-time all-conference selection in the Big Sky during his decorated career. In his senior season he led the Fighting Hawks to a conference title and their first-ever NCAA Division I tournament appearance. Undrafted out of college, Hooker embarked on an overseas career in Europe, signing his first professional contract with Polish club GTK Gliwice in the summer of 2017. He earned the starting point guard spot in his lone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthias Zollner
Matthias Zollner (born 9 May 1981) is a German professional basketball coach who serves as head coach of Alba Fehérvár. Coaching career From 2004 to 2009 Zollner coached his hometown club TSV Dachau 1865 "Spurs". In 2009 he took over Munich's most traditional basketball club Munich Basket formerly known as Lotus Munich. Coach Zollner guided Basket's team for 3 seasons before being nominated as an assistant coach for the German national basketball team. In 2013, Zollner was an assistant coach on the German national basketball team. In the 2013–14 season, Zollner led the UBC Güssing Knights to its first Austrian title, despite being ranked by experts to be 7th before the start of the season. Individually, he won the ÖBL Coach of the Year award. During the 2014-15 season, Zollner led the UBC Güssing Knights in their maiden Eurochallenge campaign to a sensational top 16 participation. The first for an Austrian team ever. In March 2015 Zollner and his UBC Güssing Knight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
