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, in 2010. Eleven years later, in 2021, Starwings reached the finals of the Swiss League. The Starwings are currently the only professional basketball team from German-speaking Switzerland.

History

The organization, which emerged from the two clubs BC Arlesheim and CVJM Birsfelden, was founded in 2002. Until their promotion, the Starwings Baskets played in the National League B, from 2005 in the National League A.

Honours

*Runners-up (1):

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*Champions (1): 2010

Current roster

Notable players

- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time.
* Roman Albrecht *

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Head coaches

* Roland Pavloski: (2002–2003) * Pascal Donati: (2004–2009) * Patrick Koller: (2009–2010) * Danijel Eric: (2010–2012) * Roland Pavloski: (2012–2013) * Viktor Mettler: (2013–2014) * Roland Pavloski: (2014–2018) * Dragan Andrejevic: (2018–2022) * Antonios Doukas: (2022–2023) * Pascal Heinrichs: (2023–present)

References

External links

Official WebsitePresentation at eurobasket.com
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