Ros Casares Godella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ros Casares Godella |
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| Leagues | 1ª Autonomica | ||
| Founded | 1996 | ||
| Dissolved | 2014 | ||
| History | Popular Bàsquet Godella Until 1996–99 Ros Casares Valencia 1999–2013 Ros Casares Godella 2013–2014 |
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| Arena | Pabellón Municipal | ||
| Location | Godella, Spain | ||
| Team colors | Blue and orange | ||
| Championships | 3 EuroLeague 14 Liga Femenina 11 Copa de la Reina 6 Supercopa de España |
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| Website | roscasaresbasket.com | ||
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Ros Casares Godella was a very successful professional women's basketball team from Godella, Spain. They were known for winning many championships, including the top European competition, the EuroLeague. The team played in the main Spanish league, the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto, for many years. In 2014, the club joined Valencia Basket and became its women's basketball section.
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The Story of Ros Casares Godella
The club started in 1996 as Popular Bàsquet Godella. It was a local team with big dreams.
Becoming Ros Casares Valencia
In 1998, a building company called Ros Casares bought the team. This was a big step! The team's name changed to Ros Casares Valencia. In 2001, they won their first major league title.
Winning National and European Titles
After their first league win, the team kept getting better. In 2002, they won the national cup, called the Copa de la Reina. They also played in the EuroLeague for the first time. This is the biggest basketball competition for women's clubs in Europe.
The team became one of the best in Spain and Europe. They often played against strong teams like UB Barcelona. After 2007, Ros Casares had a "golden era." They won the Spanish league and cup four times in a row! They also reached the EuroLeague finals twice, but lost to Spartak Moscow Region.
The Big EuroLeague Win
The 2010–11 season was tough, and they lost some national titles. But the team worked hard and got stronger. In 2012, they finally won the EuroLeague! They beat many top teams, including UMMC Ekaterinburg and Rivas Ecópolis, to become champions of Europe.
Joining Valencia Basket
Just two months after their huge EuroLeague win, the club announced they might stop playing. But they kept going in smaller leagues. In May 2014, Ros Casares made a special agreement. All their teams joined Valencia Basket, another big club in Spain. This meant the legacy of Ros Casares continued as part of Valencia Basket's women's team.
Team Names Through the Years
Over time, the club had a few different names:
- PB Godella
- Ros Casares Godella
- Ros Casares Valencia
- Ciudad Ros Casares Valencia
Ros Casares Godella's Trophies
Ros Casares Godella was one of the most successful women's basketball teams. Here are some of the major titles they won:
International Titles
EuroLeague Women (European Cup): 1 (2012)
National Titles in Spain
- Liga Femenina (Spanish League): 9 (2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2023)
- Copa de la Reina (Queen's Cup): 7 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- Supercopa de España (Spanish Supercup): 6 (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
Famous Players from Ros Casares
Many amazing basketball players from the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association in the USA) played for Ros Casares Valencia. Some of these talented athletes include:
- Lauren Jackson
- Sancho Lyttle
- Chamique Holdsclaw
- Maya Moore
- Małgorzata Dydek
- DeLisha Milton-Jones
- Katie Douglas
- Candice Wiggins
- Becky Hammon
- Ann Wauters
- Jana Veselá
- Belinda Snell
- Amaya Valdemoro
- Rebekkah Brunson
- Suzy Batkovic
- Elisa Aguilar
- Anna Montañana
- Trisha Fallon
- Shannon Johnson
- Marta Fernández
- Murriel Page
- Evanthia Maltsi
- Eshaya Murphy
- Nicky Anosike
- Taj McWilliams-Franklin
See also
In Spanish: Ros Casares Valencia para niños
