Ukrainian Basketball League
The Ukrainian Basketball League was the professional basketball division in Ukraine in 2008–09 season alongside the country's top pro basketball league, the Ukrainian Men's Basketball SuperLeague. 2008–09 season In the only 2008–09 season, Division A was represented by the following clubs: * BC Kryvbasbasket Kryvyj Rig (Winner) *BC Budivelnyk Kyiv (Runner-Up) *BC Polytekhnika-Halychyna Lviv (Third) * BC Hoverla Ivano-Frankivsk *BC Griffon Simferopol *BC Dnipro *BC Dnipro-Azot Dniprodzerzhynsk *BC Odesa * BC Ferro-ZNTU Zaporizhya *BC Cherkaski Mavpy Under the aegis of UBL the women’s Ukrainian basketball League that united 10 professional clubs was also formed. Goal The main task that UBL sets for itself was the popularization of basketball in Ukraine, the improvement of Ukrainian basketball players’ skills and the revival of Ukrainian basketball prestige. The President of UBL was Mykhailo Brodskyy. History Ukrainian basketball League was created on 20 June 2008 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mykhailo Brodskyy
Mykhailo Brodsky ( uk, Михайло Бродський) (born April 5, 1959 in Kyiv, in the Ukrainian SSR of the Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian politician, leader of the Party of Free Democrats and businessman. Biography Brodsky was a self-nominated candidate in the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election. Chair of the "Yabluko" ("Apple") Party in 2003–2005. Was a national deputy of Ukraine, 1998–2002. Was a chair of the publishing house " Kyivskie Vedmosti" in 1998, but lost control of it after being jailed on corruption charges.Political Pulse: Presidential field takes shape (November 11, 2009) Main policy is opposition to " [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BC Griffon Simferopol
BC most often refers to: * Before Christ, a calendar era based on the traditionally reckoned year of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth * British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada * Baja California, a state of Mexico BC may also refer to: Arts and entertainment * "B.C.", a song by Sparks from the 1974 album ''Propaganda'' * ''B.C.'' (comic strip) by Johnny Hart, and one of its characters * ''BC'' (video game) by Lionhead Studios * ''BC The Archaeology of the Bible Lands'', a BBC television series * Bullet Club, a professional wrestling stable Businesses and organizations * Basilian Chouerite Order of Saint John the Baptist, an order of the Greek Catholic Church * BC Card, a Korean credit card company * Bella Center, a conference center in Copenhagen, Denmark * Brasseries du Cameroun, a brewery in Cameroon (also known as ''SABC'') * Brunswick Corporation (NYSE ticker symbol BC) Education United States * Bakersfield College, a college in Bakersfield, California ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Basketball Leagues In Ukraine
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or by passing it to a teammate, both of which require considerable skill. On offense, players may use a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BC Cherkaski Mavpy
BC Cherkaski Mavpy ( uk, баскетбольний клуб "Черкаські Мавпи", which means "Cherkasy Apes") is a Ukrainian professional basketball club that plays its home games in Cherkasy. In the 2007 NBA Draft, Cherkaski Mavpy center Kyrylo Fesenko was selected 38th by the Philadelphia 76ers, who then traded his rights to the Utah Jazz. In 2017, Cherkasi played at the Houssam el Din Hariri Tournament, and finished as finalist after losing to Riyadi Beirut. In 2018, Cherkasi won its first SuperLeague championship. Honours Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague *Champions (1): 2017–18 Season by season European record ;Notes Players Current squad Notable players * Fadi El Khatib * Kyrylo Fesenko 1 season: 2006–07 * Tomas Delininkaitis 1 season: 2012–13 * Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk 2012–14 See also * FC Cherkashchyna FC Cherkashchyna ( uk, ФК Черкащина) was a professional Ukrainian football club from the city of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BC Ferro-ZNTU
BC Zaporizhya ( uk, БК ЗАПОРІЖЖЯ) is a Ukrainian professional basketball club, based in Zaporizhia. The club was previously known as BC Ferro-ZNTU. The team played in Ukrainian SL Favorit Sport. Logos BC Ferro-ZNTU logo.png, The logo of BC Ferro-ZNTU Trophies *Ukrainian Cup: 2 :2010, 2013 Season by season Players Current squad Notable players * Malique Trent 1 season: 2018–19 * Randy Culpepper 2 seasons: 2011–13 * R. T. Guinn 2 seasons: 2011–13 * Steven Burtt Steven Dwayne Burtt Jr. ( uk, Стівен Буртт; born March 7, 1984) is an American-born naturalized Ukrainian professional basketball player. After four years at Iona, Burtt entered the 2006 NBA draft but was not selected. High school car ... 1 season: 2010 * Gjorgji Čekovski 1 season: 2009 References External linksOfficial WebsiteEurobasket.com BC Zaporizhya Page {{Ukrainian Men's Basketball SuperLeague Basketball teams in Ukraine Sport in Zaporizhzhia ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BC Odesa
BC Odesa ( uk, баскетбольний клуб "Одеса") is a Ukrainian professional basketball club based in Odesa. The club competed in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague (UBSL). Established in 1992, Odesa played in the SuperLeague for most of its existence until it disappeared in 2016. In 2018, the club was re-founded when it merged with BC Dynamo Odesa. History BC Odesa was one of the most distinguished basketball clubs in the country and has won the UBSL championship 4 times. It was founded in 1992 under the name BIPA-Moda after its sponsor company. Following the death of its 1st president Arkadiy Tabachnyk in 1999, the club became municipal and, hence, changed its name to MBC Odesa. In 2006, the club turned private again after its purchase by the current president Oleh Bychkov, and its name was changed to the present BC Odesa. After the 2015–16 season, the club disappeared. However, another club BIPA Odesa played in the SuperLeague the following years. In the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BC Dnipro-Azot Dniprodzerzhynsk
BC Dnipro-Azot was a Ukrainian basketball club based in Dniprodzerzhynsk Kamianske ( uk, Кам'янське, ), formerly Dniprodzerzhynsk, is an industrial city in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast of Ukraine and a port on the Dnieper. Administratively, it serves as the administrative center of Kamianske Raion. Kamianske hosts .... Established in 2005, the team played in the Superleague. It was dissolved in 2015, ten years after its foundation. Its team colors were red and white. Season by season External linksOfficial website {{DEFAULTSORT:Dnipro-Azot Defunct basketball teams in Ukraine Sport in Kamianske Basketball teams established in 2005 Basketball teams disestablished in 2015 2005 establishments in Ukraine 2015 disestablishments in Ukraine ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BC Dnipro
Basketball Club Dnipro ( uk, баскетбольний клуб "Дніпро"), commonly known as simply Dnipro, is a Ukrainian professional basketball club that is based in Dnipro. The home court of the club is Palace of Sports Shynnik. The women's team of the club won the Ukrainian Superleague in 2010. History The women's team of the club has made three appearances in the FIBA Eurocup since 2007. in 's website Dnipro would reach their first championship series against in 2015, only to ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hoverla Ivano-Frankivsk
BC Prykarpattia-Hoverla ( uk, БК Говерла), known also as Hoverla, is a professional basketball club based in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. The team plays in the Higher League, the Ukrainian second division. The team colours are green and yellow. History The club was founded in August 2002. Goverla entered the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, the highest tier of professional basketball in Ukraine, in 2009. Honours *Ukrainian Cup :Runners-up (1): 2013 Season by season Players Notable players * Seamus Boxley * Jeremy Chappell * Dante Swanson Dante Swanson (born January 23, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Tulsa from 1999 till 2003. With Tulsa, he was a NIT champion in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, he was named to the WAC All-Def ... * Ryan Pearson References External linksOfficial site [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ukrainian Basketball Super League
The Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague (USL) ( uk, Українська баскетбольна суперліга) is the first-tier level of professional basketball league in Ukraine. Established in 1992, the league is currently contested by 10 clubs. It is a tier above the Ukrainian Higher League and allows for one season from the Higher League each season to be promoted. The league exists out of a regular season, in which team play for playoff-seeding, followed by playoffs to determine the Ukrainian champion. BC Budivelnyk, Budivelnyk is the most successful team in league history with 10 titles. The winners of the Superleague qualify for the qualifying rounds of the Basketball Champions League (BCL). 2020–21 season Teams 11 teams are in the competition. BC Ternopil, Ternopil is new team in the league. Champions * Note, there were two different leagues in the 2008–09 and 2015–16 season. * Ukrainian Basketball Federation, FBU-sanctioned league seasons marked in light ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BC Polytekhnika-Halychyna Lviv
BC Lvivska Politekhnika, formerly since 2006 till 2016 BC Politekhnika-Halychyna (Ukrainian: БК "Політехніка-Галичина"), is a professional basketball club from Lviv, Ukraine. The club participated in the Ukrainian Basketball Superleague. Club was founded in 1994 under the name "Lviv Polytechnic". The team represented the Lviv Polytechnic National University. The name was from 2006 till 2016 with sponsorship reasons (sponsor – refining complex "Galychyna"). Home arena – sports palace " Halychyna". History In 1993, Lviv Polytechnic, made up of students who attended the university won a prestigious international tournament in France. This success and the achievements of previous years prompted the rector of the university, Yuri Rudavskyi, to establish a university professional basketball team. That same season, 1993–1994, Lviv team went undefeated in the Ukrainian second league, going 30-0. The next season, 1994–1995, the team finished third in the fi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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BC Budivelnyk Kyiv
BC Budivelnyk Kyiv (in Ukrainian: Будівельник Київ) is a Ukrainian professional basketball club based in Kyiv. The club plays in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague. In June 2018, it was forced to withdraw from the Superleague due to open debts. Two years later, the club returned its activities. The club holds a record ten Ukrainian championships and three Ukrainian Cups, as well as a Soviet championship (1989). Budivelnyk is owned and operated by the banking and investing company PrivatBank. History Founded in the club's current form in 1962, the club was one of the leading clubs in Soviet League basketball. It was formed out of another team from Kyiv, ''SKIF'', that was originally established in 1945. The team was established as a team of the Republican Trade Union Volunteer Sport Society '' Avanhard'', under sponsorship of the local municipal building company ''Kyivmiskbud-4'' (Kyiv-City-Construction-4). In Soviet times, the team played at the 7,000 seat Kyiv ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |