BK Ventspils
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BK Ventspils is a professional basketball
club that is located in Ventspils
, Latvia
. The club competes in the Latvian Basketball League
(LBL) and the Baltic Basketball League
(BBL).
finals in both 1998 and 1999. Ventspils then won seven consecutive Latvian League championships from 2000-2006. Ventspils made it to the FIBA Champions Cup
competition in the 2002-03 season and to the ULEB Cup
competition in the 2003-04 season. The team won its seventh Latvian League championship in 2009.
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...
club that is located in Ventspils
Ventspils
Ventspils is a city in northwestern Latvia in the Courland historical region of Latvia, the sixth largest city in the country. As of 2006, Ventspils had a population of 43,806. Ventspils is situated on the Venta River and the Baltic Sea, and has an ice-free port...
, Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
. The club competes in the Latvian Basketball League
Latvian Basketball League
Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK...
(LBL) and the Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup...
(BBL).
History
BK Ventspils was founded in the year 1994 and the club reached the Latvian LeagueLatvian Basketball League
Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK...
finals in both 1998 and 1999. Ventspils then won seven consecutive Latvian League championships from 2000-2006. Ventspils made it to the FIBA Champions Cup
EuroCup Challenge
The EuroCup Challenge was the 4th tier level transnational professional club basketball competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe.-Promotion to FIBA EuroCup:...
competition in the 2002-03 season and to the ULEB Cup
ULEB Cup
Eurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
competition in the 2003-04 season. The team won its seventh Latvian League championship in 2009.
Roster
Current Roster as of May 27, 2011.| # | Player | Pos. | Height | Weight | Place of Birth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  |
Weyinmi Efejuku Weyinmi Efejuku Oritseweyinmi "Weyinmi" Efejuku is a Jamaican professional basketball player who plays for Juvecaserta Basket. He was born Fresh Meadows, Queens, USA.... |
G | 196 cm | 96 kg | New York New York New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east... , USA |
| 5 |  |
Rashad Anderson Rashad Anderson Rashad Shaheed Anderson is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Iowa Energy. He previously played guard/forward for the UConn Huskies. Rashad was drafted on November 5, 2009 by the Iowa Energy of the NBA Developmental League... |
G | 195 cm | 90 kg | Lakeland, FL, USA |
| 6 | |
Tweety Carter Tweety Carter Demond "Tweety" Carter is an American professional basketball player.-High school career:Tweety Carter had one of the greatest high school careers in the history of the sport while attending Reserve Christian School in Reserve, Louisiana... |
G | 180 cm | 80 kg | New Orleans, USA |
| 7 |  |
Saulius Kuzminskas | C | 210 cm | 110 kg | Vilnius Vilnius Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County... , Lithuania Lithuania Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark... |
| 8 |  |
Maris Gulbis | F | 200 cm | 95 kg | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... , Latvia Latvia Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden... |
| 10 | |
Lauris Blaus | F | 204 cm | 95 kg | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... , Latvia Latvia Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden... |
| 11 | |
Arturs Strelnieks | F | 196 cm | 90 kg | Talsi Talsi Talsi is a town in Latvia. It is the center of Talsi municipality.-Talsi:Talsi - known as 'The Town of Nine Hills' - perches above two lakes... , Latvia Latvia Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden... |
| 12 | |
Akselis Vairogs | F | 196 cm | 90 kg | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... , Latvia Latvia Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden... |
| 14 | |
Artūrs Bērziņš Artūrs Bērziņš Artūrs Bērziņš is a Latvian basketball player, who plays the Power forward position. He's currently playing for the Latvian club BK Ventspils in Latvian Basketball League.He has represented Latvia national team in EuroBasket 2011.... |
F | 204 cm | 96 kg | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... , Latvia Latvia Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden... |
| 15 | |
Brandon Hunter Brandon Hunter Brandon Hunter is a 6'7", 260 lbs, American professional basketball player who currently plays for BBC Bayreuth in Germany. Most of his career he has been a journeyman player.... |
F | 201 cm | 120 kg | Cincinnati, USA |
| 15 | |
Ronalds Zaķis | F | 207 cm | 105 kg | Talsi Talsi Talsi is a town in Latvia. It is the center of Talsi municipality.-Talsi:Talsi - known as 'The Town of Nine Hills' - perches above two lakes... , Latvia Latvia Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden... |
Club achievements
- Latvian ChampionshipsLatvian Basketball LeagueLatvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK...
8: (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009)
Notable players
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 Tyrone Brazelton Rasheed Brokenborough Mire ChatmanMire Chatman Mire De Juan Chatman is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Pınar Karşıyaka. The 1.87 m point guard is a Texas Pan American University alumnus.-Pro career:... Ricky Clemons Dalron Johnson Justin Love Gerry McNamaraGerry McNamara Gerry McNamara Sucks because he did not get drafted into the NBA.Gerry McNamara is a former American basketball player and current graduate assistant coach. He is a former guard for the Syracuse University men's team, from 2002 to 2006... Eddie ShannonEddie Shannon Eddie Shannon is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Adelaide 36ers in the NBL.... Terrance ThomasTerrance Thomas Terrance Lamar Thomas is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Baylor University, and has played professionally for T 71 Dudelange , BK Ventspils , the Fort Worth Flyers , the Artland Dragons , the Bakersfield Jam , and Potros Itson .In 2006, Thomas represented... Brent Wright Bernard KingBernard King (Texas A&M Aggies) Victor Bernard King, Jr. is an American former star college basketball guard for Texas A&M University who has played in the NBA Development League and is currently playing for APOEL.... Warren CarterWarren Carter (basketball) Warren Carter is an American college basketball player. He played at the University of Illinois. For much of his early life and that of his brother's his mother was in prison. In an interview at a Champaign, Illinois middle school, he said that he got through these hard times with help from his... Jimmy BaxterJimmy Baxter Jimmy Baxter is an American professional basketball player who previously played for Ilisiakos B.C. in Greece and now plays for KK Krka in Slovenia.- References :... John GilchristJohn Gilchrist (basketball) John H. Gilchrist III, is a former Maryland Terrapins point guard, currently a free agent.-College:... |
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Season by season
| Season | League | Pos. | Significant Events | Baltic League Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
Pos. | European competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–94 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
7 | – | – | – | – |
| 1994–95 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
6 | Quarterfinalist | – | – | – |
| 1995–96 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
3 | Semifinalist | – | – | – |
| 1996–97 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
4 | Semifinalist | – | – | – |
| 1997–98 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
2 | Runner-up | – | – | Played Korać Cup Korac Cup The Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA between the 1971-72 and 2001-02 seasons. It was the third-tier level club competition in European basketball, after the European Champions' Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup... |
| 1998–99 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
2 | Runner-up | – | – | Played 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... |
| 1999–00 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
1 | Champion | – | – | Played 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... |
| 2000–01 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
1 | Champion | – | – | – |
| 2001–02 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
1 | Champion | – | – | – |
| 2002–03 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
1 | Champion | – | – | FIBA Champions' Cup EuroCup Challenge The EuroCup Challenge was the 4th tier level transnational professional club basketball competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe.-Promotion to FIBA EuroCup:... semifinalist3rd |
| 2003–04 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
1 | Champion | – | – | Played ULEB Cup |
| 2004–05 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
1 | Champion | Elite Division Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
4 | ULEB Cup quarterfinalist |
| 2005–06 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
1 | Champion | Elite Division Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
5 | Played ULEB Cup ULEB Cup 2005–06 The ULEB Cup 2005-06 season was the third edition of Europe's second-tier level international basketball competition. The ULEB Cup is the level that is one tier below the Euroleague level. Dynamo Moscow won the trophy by defeating Aris in the final 73-60.... |
| 2006–07 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
2 | Runner-up | Elite Division Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
3 | Played ULEB Cup |
| 2007–08 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
3 | Semifinalist | Elite Division Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
6 | Played ULEB Cup |
| 2008–09 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
1 | Champion | Elite Division Baltic Basketball League 2008–09 -Teams for the Baltic Basketball League 2008-09:-Teams for the Baltic Basketball League Challenge Cup 2008-09:-Regular Season standings:-Play-offs:... |
7 | Played EuroChallenge |
| 2009–10 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
3 | Semifinalist | Elite Division Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
4 | Played Eurocup |
| 2010–11 | LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
2 | Runner-up | Elite Division Baltic Basketball League 2010–11 Baltic Basketball League 2010–11 season is a basketball competition between basketball clubs in Eastern Europe.- Participants : Dolphins Kalev/Cramo Liepājas Lauvas Lietuvos Rytas Nevėžis Perlas Rūdupis Šiauliai Tartu Ülikool/Rock TTÜ/Kalev Valmiera VEF Riga Ventspils Žalgiris - Žalgiris vs.... |
4 | EuroChallenge EuroChallenge 2010–11 EuroChallenge 2010–11 is the eighth edition of Europe's third-tier level transnational men's professional club basketball EuroChallenge Tournament, organized by FIBA Europe.-Eurocup Qualifying Round:-EuroChallenge Qualifying Round:-Regular season:... quarterfinalist |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Latvian Basketball League The Latvijas Basketbola līga 2011-2012 is the twenty-first season. The regular season starts on October 2011.- Participants :*VEF Rīga*BK Ventspils*Liepājas Lauvas*BK Valmiera*BA Turība*LU/Latvijas Universitāte*BK Jelgava*Jūrmala*Latvia U18... |
LBL Latvian Basketball League Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK... |
Elite Division Baltic Basketball League 2011–12 Baltic Basketball League 2011–12 season is a basketball competition between Baltic states basketball clubs. The season started on 30 September 2011.... |
EuroChallenge EuroChallenge 2011–12 EuroChallenge 2011–12 is the eighth edition of Europe's third-tier level transnational men's professional club basketball EuroChallenge Tournament, organized by FIBA Europe.-Teams:32 teams will participate in Eurocup Regular Season:... |
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