City of Edinburgh Kings

City of Edinburgh Kings
League SBC Division 1
Established 1988
Arena Portobello High School
(Capacity: )
Location Edinburgh, Scotland
Team colours Black, White and Purple
Team manager James Scott
Head coach Doug Reilly
Website

The City of Edinburgh Kings are a basketball team based in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. They compete in Division 1 of the Scottish Men's National League, the highest level in Scotland and the second highest in the United Kingdom, behind the professional British Basketball League.

History

The club was founded in 1988 when the successful junior teams of Portobello and Wester Hailes combined to enter the senior men’s national league. Portobello BC had evolved from the Portobello Old Parish Church Youth Club (POPYC) of the 1960s. In the early 1970s Portobello BC based itself at Portobello High School. The arrival of Toni Szifris, whose father Boris virtually founded the sport in the East of Scotland, as head of PE at Portobello High School was a catalyst for the renaissance of the club which went from strength to strength thanks to a committed youth-development policy.

Record in BBL Competitions

In 2006/07, 2011/12 and 2012/13, the Kings competed in the BBL Trophy as invitees, exiting at the First Round.

Home arenas

Portobello High School
University of Edinburgh Pleasance Sports Centre

Honours

Scottish Cup Winner (2001, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013)
Scottish Men's National League Winner (2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Season-by-season records

Season Div. Pos. Pld. W L Pts. Play Offs Scottish Cup Notes
Edinburgh Burger Kings
1994–1995SNBL No PlayoffsSemi Finals
1995–1996SNBL No PlayoffsSemi Finals
1996–1997SNBL No Playoffs Runners Up
1997–1998SNBL 3rd2420444No PlayoffsSemi Finals
City of Edinburgh Kings
1998–1999SNBL5th27141341No Playoffs Runners Up
1999–2000SNBL 3rd1813531Semi Finals Runners Up
2000–2001SNBL 2nd No Playoffs Winners
2001–2002SNBL 2nd1715232No Playoffs Runners Up
2002–2003SNBL 1st1817135No Playoffs Runners Up
2003–2004SNBL 1st1818036No Playoffs Winners
2004–2005SNBL 1st No Playoffs Runners Up
2005–2006SNBL 2nd No Playoffs Runners Up
2006–2007SNBL 1st1514129No Playoffs Winners
2007–2008SNBL 1st1615131No Playoffs Winners
2008–2009SNBL 1st2018237No Playoffs Winners
2009–2010SNBL 1st2018237No Playoffs Runners Up
2010–2011SNBL 1st1817135 Winners Winners
2011–2012SNBL 1st1817135 WinnersSemi Finals
2012–2013SNBL 2nd1816234 Winners Winners
2013–2014SNBL 3rd1813531Semi FinalsSemi Finals
2014–2015SNBL Div15th2215737Quarter FinalsSemi Finals
2015–2016SNBL Div1-------

External links

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