Iraurgi SB facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Iraurgi SB |
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| Leagues | LEB Oro (men) Liga Femenina 2 (women) |
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| Founded | 1975 | ||
| Arena | Polideportivo Municipal | ||
| Capacity | 812 | ||
| Location | Azpeitia, Spain | ||
| Team colors | Red and white |
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| President |  Maier Lizaso |
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| Head coach | Iker Bueno |
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| Website | isb.eus | ||
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Iraurgi Saski Baloia, also known as Sammic Hostelería for sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team from Azpeitia, Basque Country, Spain. The club was started in 1975. The men's team plays in LEB Oro, which is a high level of basketball in Spain. The women's team plays in Liga Femenina 2.
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History of Iraurgi SB
Iraurgi was founded in 1975. Its name comes from the Iraurgi valley, which is located between the towns of Azpeitia and Azkoitia. In its early years, the club played in local competitions in Gipuzkoa.
Men's Team Journey
In 2005, the men's team started playing in a national competition called Liga EBA. The team kept getting better in this league. In 2009, they reached the playoffs to try and move up to LEB Plata. They succeeded in their second try, getting promoted in 2010.
After their first season in LEB Plata, the team finished last. However, they were able to stay in the league because there were open spots. Six years later, on April 15, 2017, the club won the title of the 2016–17 LEB Plata season. This big win meant they were promoted to LEB Oro, which is the second-highest basketball division in Spain.
Women's Team Journey
The women's team also had success. In 2015, they earned promotion to Liga Femenina 2. At first, the Spanish Basketball Federation did not let them join the league. However, Iraurgi eventually registered in the first division. In their only season there, they won only two out of 26 games. This meant they were moved back down to Liga Femenina 2.
Team Players
Iraurgi SB has a roster of talented players from different countries. These players work together to compete in their respective leagues. The team includes players from the USA, Russia, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Spain, and Senegal.
Trophies and Awards
Iraurgi SB has won several important titles.
Men's Team Achievements
- LEB Plata: (1)
- 2016–17
- Copa LEB Plata: (1)
- 2019–20
- Euskal Kopa: (1)
- 2014
Notable Players
Some players who have played for Iraurgi SB are known for their skills. These are players who either set a club record, won an individual award, or played for their country's national team.
Ondřej Hanzlík
Manny Suárez
Pavel Savkov
See also
In Spanish: Iraurgi Saski Baloia para niños
