Namika Lahti was a basketball club based in Lahti, Finland. The club played in the Korisliiga, the top Finnish championship league. The club was established in 1898 in Vyborg and moved to Lahti in 1947. In 2015, the club was dissolved, after economic problems.
| Namika Lahti | |||
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| Leagues | Korisliiga | ||
| Founded | 1898 | ||
| Dissolved | 2015 | ||
| History | Viipuri (Vyborg) (1898–1946) Namika Lahti (1947–2015) | ||
| Arena | Suurhalli Areena | ||
| Capacity | 2,000 | ||
| Location | Lahti, Finland | ||
| Team colors | Purple and White | ||
| Championships | 2 Finnish Titles 3 Finnish Cups | ||
| Retired numbers | 1 (6) | ||
| Website | namikalahti.com | ||
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Name and history edit
"Namika" is a nickname for NMKY, meaning YMCA. The association was founded in 1898 in Vyborg, and moved to Lahti after the World War II as Vyborg became a part of Soviet Union.[1]
Titles edit
- Korisliiga (2):
- 2000, 2009
- Runners-up (4): 1996, 2002, 2004, 2007
- Third place: 2001
- Finnish Cup (3):
- 1989, 1994, 2000
Season by season edit
| Season | Tier | League | Pos. | Postseason | European competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | 1 | Korisliiga | 9 | – | – |
| 2011–12 | 1 | Korisliiga | 11 | – | – |
| 2012–13 | 1 | Korisliiga | 11 | – | – |
| 2013–14 | 1 | Korisliiga | 8 | Quarterfinalist | – |
Notable players edit
Ricky Hickman (1 season: 2009–10)- Robert Arnold (1 season: 2013–14)
Timo Lampen (8 seasons: 1959-67, retired jersey #6)
References edit
- ^ Lahden NMKY Namika Lahti Official Homepage (in Finnish). Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ^ History / Eurobasket.com