Košarkaški klub Alkar ( en, Alkar Basketball Club), commonly referred to as KK Alkar or simply Alkar, is a men's professional

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based in

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. The club competes in the Croatian League.

History

The club was founded in 1955 under the name Tekstilac. In 1965, the club changed its name to Alkar.

Notable players

* Stipe Modrić *

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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Alkar KK Alkar Basketball teams in Croatia Basketball teams in Yugoslavia Basketball teams established in 1955 1955 establishments in Croatia