WBC Dynamo Kursk (Russian: ЖБК «Динамо» Курск) is a Russian professional women's basketball club from Kursk playing in the Russian Premier League.[1] They won their first FIBA Eurocup title in 2012.[2] In the 2016–17 season, Kursk won the EuroLeague Women after going undefeated in the competition. In reaction to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, in February 2022 EuroLeague Women suspended the club.[3]

Dynamo Kursk
Dynamo Kursk logo
LeaguesRussian Premier League
EuroLeague Women (suspended)
Founded1994; 30 years ago (1994)
HistorySvetlana Kursk
(1994–1997)
Dynamo Kursk
(1997–present)
ArenaDynamo Arena
Kursk Technic State University
LocationKursk, Russia
Team colorsWhite, Blue
   
PresidentAlexander Yager
Championships1 EuroLeague Women
1 EuroCup Women
4 Russian Cups
Websitekurskbasket.ru
"Dynamo" Kursk's Basketball players, 2012.

History

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Titles

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Other achievements

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Roster

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Dynamo Kursk roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
PG 9   Levchenko, Xenia 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 28 – (1996-03-29)29 March 1996
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Updated: 2019-03-11

Former notable players

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References

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  1. ^ Profile in eurobasket.com
  2. ^ Dynamo Kursk conquer the title in style. FIBA Europe
  3. ^ "A glance at the reaction of sports to Russian invasion". AP NEWS. March 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Dynamo Kursk Finish Maiden Season Third | EuroLeague Women (2015) | FIBA Europe". www.fibaeurope.com.
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