KK Kvarner
Basketball team in Rijeka, Croatia
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KK Kvarner was a professional basketball club based in Rijeka, Croatia.
LeaguesYugoslav League (1946–1991)
Croatian League (1991–2008)
Krešimir Ćosić Cup (1991–2009)
Adriatic League (2001–02)
Saporta Cup (1977–78)
Croatian League (1991–2008)
Krešimir Ćosić Cup (1991–2009)
Adriatic League (2001–02)
Saporta Cup (1977–78)
Founded1946
Folded2009
ArenaDvorana Mladosti
| KK Kvarner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Leagues | Yugoslav League (1946–1991) Croatian League (1991–2008) Krešimir Ćosić Cup (1991–2009) Adriatic League (2001–02) Saporta Cup (1977–78) | ||
| Founded | 1946 | ||
| Folded | 2009 | ||
| Arena | Dvorana Mladosti | ||
| Capacity | 3,960 | ||
| Location | Rijeka, Croatia | ||
| Team colors | White and Blue | ||
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History
KK Kvarner was founded in 1946 in Rijeka and in its history has changed several names for sponsored reasons like KK Istravino, KK Croatia Line Rijeka, KK Sava Osiguranje Rijeka, KK Triglav Osiguranje Rijeka, since 2009. The club also performed under the name KK Kvarner Novi Resort. The club played one season (2001/02) in the Adriatic League. Due to the cancellation of the onset of the second division Croatian 'score for abortion in the 2008–09 season and accumulated debts 2009 club is shut down.
KK Kvarner 2010 was founded in 2010 as a club's spiritual successor.
Honours
Domestic competitions
- Yugoslav Cup
- Runners-up (2): 1976–77, 1980–81
Notable players
Nikola Plećaš (1976–1978)
Davor Kus (1996–2000)- Matej Mamić (1996–1998)
- Aramis Naglić (1983–1989)
Ottone Olivieri (founder, 1946–?)- Nikola Radulović (1997–1998)
- Siniša Štemberger (1998–2004)
- Mario Stojić (1996–1997)
- Aleksandar Šćepanović (2002–2007)
- Dušan Tainer (founder, 1946–?)
- Goran Vrbanc (2003–2006)
Notable coaches
- Faruk Kulenović (1982–1985)