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Wikipedia - BC Prievidza
BC Prievidza is a professional basketball club based in playing in Prievidza, Slovakia. The team plays in the Slovak Extraliga. The club plays home games in the sports hall Niké Arena.
History
The team was founded in 1947 under the name Sokol Prievizda. In 1989 the club won its first ever title in the Czechoslovak Championship. Prievizda won another title four years later (1993), which was also the last edition of the Czechoslovak Championship. In a separate Slovak top division, the club won its first title in the 1993–94 season. After relegation to the second division in 2004, the club renamed as the Hornonitriansky Basketball Club (HBK) Prievidza. From August 2009 the club is called BC Prievidza. In 2011–12 and 2015–16, Prievidza won the Slovak Championship.
The team is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on strong defense and quick transitions. Prievidza's roster is made up of talented players from Slovakia and around the world, including the United States, Serbia, and Croatia.
Prievidza has won multiple championships in the Slovak Basketball League, including the 2015-2016 season. The team has also competed in international competitions, such as the FIBA Europe Cup and the Alpe Adria Cup.
Off the court, Prievidza is known for its strong community involvement and support. The team regularly hosts basketball clinics and events for local youth, and works closely with local charities and organizations to give back to the community.
Overall, Prievidza is a respected and successful basketball team with a strong commitment to both on-court excellence and community involvement.