Konyaspor Basketbol
Basketball branch of Konyaspor, revived in 2019.
Konyaspor Basketbol is the professional basketball section of the Konyaspor football club, based in Konya, Turkey. The team competes in the Türkiye Basketbol Ligi (TBL) and represents the city under the name Büyükşehir Hastanes Konyaspor.
Quick Facts
- Leagues
- TBL
- Founded
- 2019-02-27
- History
- Selçuklu Belediyesi / (1973–2018) / Konyaspor Basketbol / (2018–present)
- Arena
- Selçuklu Belediyesi Spor Salonu
- Capacity
- 4,200
- Location
- Konya, Turkey
- President
- Fatih Özgökçen
- Coach
- Can Sevim
- Captain
- Cevher Özer
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Lore & Background
The basketball branch of Konyaspor dates back to the 1950s, but was closed and reopened several times due to financial reasons. It was finally put into operation on February 27, 2019, by taking over the branch affiliated with Selçuklu Belediyespor. That season, the team finished 7th in the TBL. In the 2019–20 season, the league was interrupted due to the pandemic, and the team finished 9th. The 2020–21 season saw the team exit the Federation Cup after group matches, then finish 3rd in the regular season before losing in the play-off semi-finals. In the 2021–22 season, Konyaspor reached the Federation Cup semi-finals and again finished 3rd in the regular season. They advanced through the play-offs by beating TED Ankara Kolejliler 2-1 in the quarter-finals and İTÜ 3-1 in the semi-finals, then defeated Samsunspor 3-0 in the finals to win the championship.
Reader's Guide
Konyaspor Basketbol represents a revival of a long-standing basketball tradition in Konya, tied to the larger Konyaspor football club. Its significance lies in its resilience: the branch was repeatedly closed and reopened due to financial difficulties before being permanently re-established in 2019. The team quickly became competitive in the TBL, finishing in the top half of the league and reaching the play-offs in multiple seasons. Their 2021–22 championship run, culminating in a 3-1 series win over Samsunspor, marked a high point. The team's legacy is one of persistence and regional representation, with notable players such as Matt Coleman III and Derek Ogbeide contributing to its success. The club continues to compete in the TBL, maintaining a presence in Turkish professional basketball.
Did You Know?
- The basketball branch was first established in the 1950s.
- It was reopened on February 27, 2019, by taking over Selçuklu Belediyespor's branch.
- The team finished 3rd in the regular season in both the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons.
- In the 2021–22 season, Konyaspor won the championship by sweeping Samsunspor 3-0 in the finals.
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