Arka Gdynia
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Wikipedia - Arka Gdynia (basketball)
Arka Gdynia is a Polish professional basketball team, based in Gdynia. The team plays in the Polish PLK. The club's sponsorship name comes from the company Asseco. Historically the team is one of the most successful in Poland, mainly because of the nine championships in a row the team won from 2004 to 2012.
History
The team was founded in 1995, as STK Trefl Sopot. In its first season, the team won the Polish third division and promotion to the Polish second division. In the 1996–97 season, after winning Group B of the Polish second division, the team was promoted to the top Polish Basketball League, the Dominet Bank Ekstraliga.
In 2003, Prokom Trefl played in the final of the FIBA Europe Champions Cup, against Aris. Starting in 2004, the team began to play in the EuroLeague. In its first EuroLeague season, the club became the first Polish team to reach the EuroLeague's Top 16 stage. In 2009, the club relocated from Sopot to its neighbouring city of Gdynia within the Tricity. Through the 2012–13 season, it was one of 14 clubs across Europe that held Euroleague Basketball A Licenses, which (normally) gave their holders an automatic place in the Regular Season phase of the EuroLeague.
In 2018, the club changed its name to Arka Gdynia. It also made a return to European-wide competitions for the first time in 6 years, by playing in the 2018–19 EuroCup.
The team's home arena is the Gdynia Sports Arena, which has a seating capacity of 5,500 spectators. Arka Gdynia has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere during home games.
Arka Gdynia has won several titles and awards over the years, including the Polish Basketball League championship in 2004 and 2020, the Polish Cup in 2008 and 2019, and the Polish Supercup in 2019. The team has also had success in European competitions, reaching the quarterfinals of the FIBA Europe Cup in 2018.
The current roster of Arka Gdynia includes talented players from Poland and other countries, such as the United States, Serbia, and Lithuania. The team is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on strong defense and quick transitions on offense.
Overall, Arka Gdynia is a respected and competitive basketball team with a rich history and a bright future ahead.