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Wikipedia - São José Basketball
São José dos Campos Basketball, or simply Sao José Basketball, is a Brazilian professional basketball club that is based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo State. The club's full name is Associação Esportiva São José dos Campos Basketball. The club plays in the top-tier level league in Brazil, the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB).
History
In the 1970s and 1980s, São José was one of the greatest basketball teams in Brazil. In 1980 and 1981 the team won the São Paulo State Championship, plus the Brazilian Basketball Cup (Brazilian Championship), in 1981. But for almost thirty years, São José did not win titles.
In 2009, the team won its third São Paulo State Championship, after a finals series against C.A. Paulistano. After all, the point guard Fúlvio de Assis was chosen the best player. In the following year, São José team was defeated in NBB by C.R. Flamengo in the quarterfinal series, by 3–0.
In the same year, Limeira eliminated São José in the São Paulo State Championship, again in the quarterfinals series. In 2011, São José racked up another two defeats, this time in the quarterfinal series of NBB, after a series against Franca, and in the final series of the state championship, won by E.C. Pinheiros. In the 2011–12 NBB season, São José did its best campaign in years, reaching the final of the championship. In previous series, eliminated the executioners Franca and Flamengo, in the quarterfinals and semifinals series, respectively. But in the finals game, São José was defeated by Brasília.
The team is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on strong defense and quick transitions. Sao Jose has a talented roster of players, including some of the best Brazilian basketball players, such as Andre Laws, Fabio Lima, and Jefferson Campos.
Sao Jose has won several championships over the years, including the Campeonato Paulista de Basquete and the Liga Sul-Americana de Basquete. The team has also represented Brazil in international competitions, such as the FIBA Americas League.
Off the court, Sao Jose is known for its strong community involvement and commitment to youth development. The team runs several programs aimed at promoting basketball and healthy lifestyles among young people in the Sao Jose dos Campos area.
Overall, Sao Jose is a highly respected and successful basketball team with a strong commitment to both on-court excellence and community engagement.