KB Drita
Professional basketball club in Kosovo
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KB Drita is a basketball club based in Gjilan, Kosovo[a] (Gjilan is the Albanian name of the town).
LeaguesLiga e Dytë e Basketbollit
Kosovo Cup
Kosovo Cup
Founded1958
ArenaSport Hall "Bashkim Selishta"
Capacity3.000
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| Leagues | Liga e Dytë e Basketbollit Kosovo Cup | ||
| Founded | 1958 | ||
| Arena | Sport Hall "Bashkim Selishta" | ||
| Capacity | 3.000 | ||
| Location | Gjilan, Kosovo | ||
| Team colors | White and blue | ||
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| Head coach | Gyltekin Selimi | ||
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Created in 1958, the club won the Basketball Superleague of Kosovo in 1996. KB Drita also has a women's club.[1]
History
The club was formed in 1958 with the name "Drita" which means "light" in the Albanian language. The name was taken from other sports clubs in the city. Drita won the Kosovo Superleague against Prishtina in 1997.[2] In 2024, Drita relegated to the Kosovo Second League after losing against Grapeland in the play-out.[3]
Honours
Domestic
- Winners (1): 1997
- Winners (2): 2012, 2021
Roster
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Notable players
Qëndrim Demi- Alban Hyseni
- Artan Mehmeti
- Eroll Pepiqi
Muhamed Thaçi
Edderick Womack
