SKT Ieper
Basket SKT Ieper is a basketball team based in Ypres (Ieper), Belgium. For a long time, it was known as Athlon Ieper and played in the First Division. From 2008 the team name was Melco Ieper. In 2020 they had a fusion with the female basketball club Blue Cats. Together, their new name is Basket SKT Ieper.[1][2]
| Basket SKT Ieper | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Leagues | Belgian Second Division | 
| History | Melco Ieper 2008–2020 SKT Ieper 2020–present | 
| Arena | Stedelijk Sportcentrum | 
| Capacity | 2,450 | 
| Location | Ypres, Belgium | 
| Team colors | Navy, White, Sky Blue | 
| Main sponsor | SKT | 
| President | Bart Bauters | 
| Website | www | 
In the 2000–01 season, Ieper reached the semi-finals of the Korać Cup.[3] After that season, Athlon pulled out of the professional First Division and started playing in amateur leagues.
Notable players
    
 Moussa Ouattara (1 season: 2014–15) Moussa Ouattara (1 season: 2014–15)
 Roger Huggins (1 season: 2000–01) Roger Huggins (1 season: 2000–01)
 J. R. Koch (1 season: 1999–2000) J. R. Koch (1 season: 1999–2000)
References
    
- Eurobasket.com
- "NIEUWE FUSIECLUB BASKET SKT IEPER". Focus WTV (in Dutch). 13 June 2020.
- FIBA Europe.com
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