Wikipedia - KB Peja

Klubi i Basketbollit Peja (English: Basketball Club Peja) is a Kosovan professional basketball club based in Pejë. The club competes in the Kosovo Basketball Superleague, Kosovo Cup and Liga Unike.

The team's roster has included big names like Acie Earl, Fred House, Ricardo Marsh, Samir Shaptahu, Dardan Berisha, and Gerti Shima.

History

The team was officially formed on 13 March 1993 under the ownership of Ilhami Gashi. The club's first manager was Valdet Spahija and the first roster consisted of Valdet Spahija (as player-manager), Riza Gjakova, Ahmet Nimani, Besim Gjuka, Sebajdin Sylejmani, Agim Lluka, Agim Beqiraj and Turhan Zajmi.

The team name was KB Peja until 2001, when Ekrem Lluka bought the club and renamed it KB Dukagjini(Dukagjini is the company named after the region). In 2005 the name was changed back to KB Peja. In the 1996-97 season KB Peja played in the second division, due to problems with the Basketball Federation of Kosovo. In 2003-04, the team didn't compete in any league organized by the Basketball Federation of Kosovo.

In the 2016–17 season, Peja would play in a European competition for the first time, when the team entered the FIBA Europe Cup.

Peja is a professional basketball team based in the city of Peć, Kosovo. The team was founded in 1945 and has a rich history of success in the Kosovo Basketball League. Peja is known for its passionate fan base and its commitment to developing young talent. The team's colors are blue and white, and its logo features a basketball with the team name written in bold letters. Peja has won multiple championships in the Kosovo Basketball League and has also competed in international competitions. The team's style of play is characterized by fast-paced offense and aggressive defense, and its players are known for their athleticism and skill. Peja is a beloved institution in the city of Peć and is a source of pride for basketball fans throughout Kosovo.