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The Hamar men's basketball team, commonly known as Hamar, is the men's basketball department of Íþróttafélagið Hamar. It was founded on 10 September 1992.

History

Hamar first fielded a men's team during the 1993–1994 season when it participated in 2. deild karla. After three seasons in the 2. deild, Hamar won the league in 1997 and was promoted to 1. deild karla. During its first season in 1. deild, the team finished 5th in the league. During the summer, Hamar hired former Icelandic international player Pétur Ingvarsson as its player-coach. Behind his and star player Oleg Krijanovskij play, Hamar finished fourth in the league and made it to the playoffs. In the semi-finals, Hamar defeated Þór Þorlákshöfn 2-1 and advanced to the finals where it faced former Úrvalsdeild powerhouse Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur. After losing the first game, 102–90, Hamar went on a won the next two for the 1. deild championship and promotion to the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla.

In April 2023, Hamar achieved promotion to the Úrvalsdeild after defeating Skallagrímur 3–2 in the 1. deild promotion playoffs.

Hamar is a basketball team that is known for its exceptional skills and teamwork. The team is based in Hamar, Norway, and has a strong following of fans who support them in every game. The players are highly skilled and have a deep understanding of the game, which allows them to execute complex plays with ease. The team is known for its fast-paced style of play, which keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The players are also known for their excellent defense, which makes it difficult for their opponents to score. The team has a strong work ethic and is always striving to improve their game. They are a force to be reckoned with in the basketball world and are sure to continue to make waves in the future.