KB Prizreni

Professional basketball club in Kosovo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

KB Prizreni, formerly KB Kalaja and Ponte Prizreni, also known as Proton Cable Prizreni due to sponsorship reason, is a professional basketball club based in Prizren, Kosovo. The club currently plays in the Kosovo Basketball Superleague.[2]

LeagueKosovo Basketball Superleague
Founded2015
HistoryKB Kalaja
?–2018[1]
KB Prizreni
2018–2021
Ponte Prizreni
2021–2023
Proton Cable Prizreni
2023–present
ArenaSezai Surroi
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Prizreni
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LeagueKosovo Basketball Superleague
Founded2015
HistoryKB Kalaja
?–2018[1]
KB Prizreni
2018–2021
Ponte Prizreni
2021–2023
Proton Cable Prizreni
2023–present
ArenaSezai Surroi
Capacity3,200
LocationPrizren, Kosovo
PresidentZgjim Kryeziu
Head coachArbnor Rifati
Team captainUrim Zenelaj
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The 2018–19 season was the club's first season in the Kosovo Superleague after year they got promoted.[3] In 2021, the team won its first trophy when it won the Kosovo Supercup.[4]

Home arena

The club currently plays in the sport center Sezai Surroi, in the center of Prizren, with a capacity for around 3,200 spectators.[citation needed]

Honours

Kosovo Supercup

  • Winners (1): 2021

Players

Main page: Category:KB Prizreni players

2022–2023 roster

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Ponte Prizreni roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
PG 11 United States Grant, Adam 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 29 – (1997-02-09)9 February 1997
PG 7 United States Burke, Jr., Dachon 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 28 – (1997-11-25)25 November 1997
G 3 United States Washington, Leondre 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 28 – (1998-01-21)21 January 1998
G 9 Kosovo Morina, Leurit 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 22 – (2003-06-25)25 June 2003
SG 1 United States Arnold, Wayne 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
SF 10 Kosovo Rexhepi, Donat 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 24 – (2002-03-11)11 March 2002
SF 5 Kosovo Ismaili, Meriton 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 25 – (2000-04-03)3 April 2000
F 12 Kosovo Ajazaj, Qendrim (C) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 90 kg (198 lb)
F 22 Kosovo Matoshi, Blendi 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 32 – (1994-01-27)27 January 1994
F 0 Kosovo Qovanaj, Endrit 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
PF 21 Kosovo Memaj, Besmir 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
PF United States Wiggins, Jr, Alan 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 102 kg (225 lb) 41 – (1984-06-19)19 June 1984
C 14 Kosovo Zenelaj, Urim 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 136 kg (300 lb) 34 – (1991-07-17)17 July 1991
Head coach
  • Kosovo Edin Kerveshi
Assistant coach
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
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    Depth chart

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    Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
    C Urim Zenelaj Alan Wiggins, Jr. Besmir Memaj
    PF Muhamedali Janjeva Blendi Matoshi Endrit Qovanaj
    SF Meriton Ismaili Qendrim Ajazaj Donat Rexhepi
    SG Wayne Arnold Leondre Washington Leurit Morina
    PG Adam Grant Dachon Burke, Jr.
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    Coaching history

    More information Coach, Years active ...
    Coach Years active
    Kosovo Arbnor Rifati 2016–2022
    Kosovo Edin Kërveshi 2022–2023
    Turkey Turgay Bostanci 2023–2024
    North Macedonia Igor Mihajlovski 2024
    Kosovo Rigon Hasi 2024
    Kosovo Arbnor Rifati 2024–present
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    Notable players

    Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

    More information Criteria ...
    Criteria

    To appear in this section a player must have either:

    • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club
    • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time
    • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.
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