Bærum Basket
Basketball team in Bærum, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bærum Basket, also known as Bærum Basket Bekkestua, is a professional basketball team based in Bærum, Norway, currently participating in the BLNO, Norway's premier basketball league. It is owned by Knut Ola Staver. The club was founded in the year of 1963 as Bærum Basketball Club, commonly referred to as simply Bærum BBK. Bærum is historically known to be one of the most successful teams in the BLNO, tied with Asker Aliens B.C. for the most league championships. Bærum Basket has won 4 BLNO league championships and 1 Norwegian Cup dating back to the creation of the BLNO league.
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Leagues | BLNO | ||
Founded | 1963 (as Bærum BBK) | ||
Arena | Rykkinn Hall[1] | ||
Location | Bærum, Norway | ||
Team colors | Light Blue and Dark Blue | ||
President | Knut Ola Staver | ||
Team manager | Johan Dolven | ||
Head coach | Pal Berg | ||
Championships | 4 Norwegian BLNO 1 Norwegian Cup | ||
Website | barumbasket.no | ||
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Some of the most prominent players that have been with Bærum Basket in recent years include: Stian Mjos, Keith Thompson, and Donald Oatis. These players have all been playing under the coaching of Pal Berg.