Körfuknattleiksfélag ÍA
Basketball team in Akranes, Iceland
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Körfuknattleiksfélag ÍA (lit. 'ÍA Basketball Club'), commonly known as ÍA, is a basketball team based in Akranes, Iceland. It is a subdivision of the sport club Íþróttabandalag Akraness. Its men's team played in the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla from 1993 to 2000, making the playoffs in 1994, 1997 and 1998.[1] Its women's team played one season in the top-tier Úrvalsdeild kvenna during the 1995–1996 season.[2]
| Körfuknattleiksfélag ÍA | |
|---|---|
| Leagues | (M) 1. deild karla |
| History | ÍA (1979–present) |
| Arena | Íþróttarhúsið á Jaðarsbökkum |
| Location | Akranes, Iceland |
| Team colors | Yellow, black |
| Website | ia.is |
Men's basketball
In 1998, the team became the first 8th seed to defeat the 1st seed in the first round of the playoffs, when it defeated Grindavík 2–1.[3]
Recent history
On 22 November 2018, American Chaz Franklin scored a career high 53 points in á 94–123 victory against Leiknir Reykjavík.[4] On 16 April 2019, ÍA lost to Ungmennafélag Álftaness in the 2. deild karla finals, 123–100.[5][6]
On 4 October 2019, Ingimundur Orri Jóhansson scored 50 points for ÍA in a 151–113 loss against Reynir Sandgerði.[7] In ÍA's next game a week later, he scored 59 points in a 143–124 victory against Stál-úlfur. In the same game, Chaz Franklin also broke the 50-point barrier with his 51 points for ÍA.[8]
In July 2021, Hugo Salgado from Portugal replaced Franklin as head coach.[9] On 10 September, ÍA agreed to take a vacant seat left by Reynir Sandgerði's withdrawal in the second-tier 1. deild karla.[10]
In June 2022, the team hired Nebojsa Knezevic as its head coach.[11]
In 2024, Óskar Þór Þorsteinsson was hired as the teams head coach.[12] In March 2025, he led the team to promotion to the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla for the first time in 25 years.[13]
Honours
Titles
- Winners (1): 1993, 2025
- Winners (1): 2009
Individual awards
- Úrvalsdeild Men's Young Player of the Year[16]
- Bjarni Magnússon - 1996
- Ægir Hrafn Jónsson - 2000
- Úrvalsdeild Men's Coach of the Year[17]
- Alexander Ermolinskij - 1997
- Úrvalsdeild Men's Domestic All-First Team[18]
- Alexander Ermolinskij - 1997
- Dagur Þórisson - 1999
Notable players
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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Alexander Ermolinskij- Bjarni Magnússon
- Brynjar Karl Sigurðsson
- Dagur Þórisson
- Ívar Ásgrímsson
- Pavel Ermolinskij
- Sigurður Elvar Þórólfsson
- Ægir Hrafn Jónsson
Damon Johnson- David Bevis
- John Johnson
- Kurk Lee
- Milton Bell
- Terrence Watson
- Terry Acox
Ilija Đoković
Notable coaches
- Alexander Ermolinskij
- Ívar Ásgrímsson
- Brynjar Karl Sigurðsson 2001
- Terrence Watson (2011–2012)
- Chaz Franklin (2018–2021)
Hugo Salgado (2021–2022)- Nebojsa Knezevic (2022–2024)
- Óskar Þór Þorsteinsson (2024–present)
Women's basketball
History
ÍA women's team played the 1995–1996 season in the top-tier league where it finished last with a 1–17 record. It's lone win came against Valur where Sóley H. Sigurþórsdóttir had 26 points and 10 rebounds in ÍA's 66–58 victory.[19]
Individual awards
- Úrvalsdeild Women's Young Player of the Year
- Sóley H. Sigurþórsdóttir - 1996
Notable players
- Auður Rafnsdóttir
- Sóley H. Sigurþórsdóttir
Coaches
- Jón Þór Þórðarson 1995–1996