Gijón Baloncesto
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Gijón Baloncesto | |
League | LEB Plata |
Founded | 1982 |
Arena | Palacio de deportes de Gijón |
Colors | Red and White |
Chairman | Felix Baragaño Suárez |
Coach | Jorge Elorduy |
Sponsor | Calefacciones Farho |
Previous sponsors | LAGISA Cabitel |
Gijón Baloncesto S.A.D. is a basketball team based in Gijón, Asturias (Spain). The team currently plays in league LEB Plata.
[edit] History
Gijón Baloncesto was established in 1982, after taking over the franchise of another local team , Real Grupo de Cultura Covadonga, who was undergoing finantial difficulties. Gijón Baloncesto played in the top spanish competition, the ACB league, during seasons 1995-1996, 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002.
[edit] Historic basketball players
- Luis Scola
- Tomás Jofresa
- Óscar Yebra
- Lou Roe