Orca's Urk, formerly known as BV Orca's, is a Dutch basketball club based in Urk. The team currently plays in the Eerste divisie [nl], the national third-tier level. The team was founded on 2 August 1963.[1]

Orca's Urk
Orca's Urk logo
LeagueEerste divisie
FoundedAugust 2, 1963; 61 years ago (1963-08-02)
LocationUrk, Netherlands
PresidentFred de Jong

From 1983 to 1992, Orca's played in the Eredivisie, the highest level league in the Netherlands.

Worthy de Jong, one of the most accomplished Dutch basketball players, played with Orca's in 2009–10.

Honours

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Promotiedivisie (2nd tier)

  • Champions (3): 1982–83, 1997–98, 2012–13

Eerste divisie [nl] (3rd tier)

  • Champions (2): 1981–82, 1985–86

Notable players

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Head coaches

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References

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  1. ^ "The first ten years". Orca's (in Dutch). 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2022-06-30.