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Snæfell Men's Basketball
Snæfell men's basketball, commonly known as Snæfell, is the men's basketball department of Ungmennafélagið Snæfell, based in Stykkishólmur, Iceland. History Snæfell won its first and only national championship in 2010, when it defeated Keflavík in the Úrvalsdeild karla finals. It won the Icelandic Basketball Cup in 2008 and 2010. On 27 September 2020, Snæfell withdrew its men's team from competition due to lack of players and financial difficulties. Honors * Úrvalsdeild karla (1): **2010 **Runners-up (3): 2004, 2005, 2008 * Icelandic Basketball Cup (2): **2008, 2010 **Runners-up (2): 1993, 2003 * Icelandic Basketball Supercup (1): **2010 * Company Cup (3): **2004, 2007, 2010 * 1. deild karla (4): **1974, 1978, 1990, 1998 European record Notable players Coaches * Bárður Eyþórsson * Ívar Ásgrímsson * Geof Kotila * Hlynur Bæringsson and Sigurður Þorvaldsson * Ingi Þór Steinþórsson Ingi Þór Steinþórsson (born 9 May 1972) is an Icelandic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur () is a town and municipality situated in the western part of Iceland, in the northern part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is a center of services and commerce for the area. Most of the people make their living from fishing and tourism. A ferry called ''Baldur'' goes over the Breiðafjörður fjord to the Westfjords. It also is the gateway to Flatey. The origin of Stykkishólmur can be traced to its natural harbor. The location became an important trading post early in Iceland's history: the first trading post in Stykkishólmur is traced back to the mid-16th century, even before Denmark implemented the Danish–Icelandic Trade Monopoly (1602 – 1787). From that time trading has been at the heart of the settlement's history. In 1828 Árni Thorlacius built a large house for his home and companies, the Norwegian house, which has been renovated and accommodates the local museum. Overview The favorable position of the town was discovered early and in 1550 a trad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bárður Eyþórsson
Bárður Eyþórsson (born 10 January 1968) is an Icelandic former basketball coach and player. He was twice named the coach of the year of the men's Úrvalsdeild, in the 2003–04 season and in the 2005–06 season, when he coached the Snæfell. Playing career Club career Bárður came up through the junior ranks of Snæfell but moved to Valur at the age of sixteen and played his first senior match in 1986. He played 191 games in the Úrvalsdeild karla from 1986 to 2000 and averaged 14.6 points per game. National team Bárður played three games for the Icelandic national basketball team from 1991 to 1992. Coaching career Bárður was hired as the head coach of Snæfell men's team in 2000. He guided the club to promotion from Division I to the Úrvalsdeild karla in 2002 and to the Icelandic Basketball Cup finals in 2003, where it lost to Keflavík. He served as the head coach of ÍR from April 2006 to November that same year, when he resigned for personal reasons. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sverrir Þór Sverrisson
Sverrir Þór Sverrisson (born 23 May 1975) is an Icelandic basketball coach and former player for the Icelandic national basketball team. He previously coached Keflavík women's team where he won the national championship in 2017. As a coach he has won the Icelandic women's championship three times and the men's national championship once. Coaching career Sverrir retired from top level play in 2010 and took over as head coach of Njarðvík women's team. He led them to the national championship in 2012. In January 2016, Sverrir was hired as the head coach of Úrvalsdeild kvenna club Keflavík, replacing Margrét Sturlaugsdóttir. He led the club to victory in the Icelandic Basketball Cup on February 11, 2017, and to the national championship on April 26 the same year. On April 5, 2018, Sverrir was hired as the head coach of Keflavík men's team. He unexpectedly resigned from Keflavík in May 2019. Icelandic national team Playing career Between 2002 and 2003, Sverrir pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigurður Þorvaldsson
Sigurður Ágúst Þorvaldsson (born 25 November 1980) is an Icelandic basketball player and a former member of the Icelandic national team. During his career, he won the Icelandic championship and the Icelandic Cup four times each. He was a four-time Úrvalsdeild Domestic All-First Team member and in 2005 he was named the Úrvalsdeild Domestic Player of the Year. In 2010, Sigurður was found guilty of rape and sentenced to two years in prison. Basketball career After spending his first five seasons with ÍR and Snæfell, Sigurður signed with Woon!Aris Leeuwarden in Netherlands in 2005. He later returned to Snæfell and in 2010, he was member of the Snæfell team that won all four major men's competitions in Icelandic basketball that year: the national championship, the Icelandic Basketball Cup, the Icelandic Company Cup and the Icelandic Supercup. In 2017, Sigurður signed with KR. On April 28, 2018, he won his third Icelandic championship after KR defeated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawn Jamison
Shawn Jamison (born October 10, 1969) is a basketball coach and former professional player, who last played in England for the Milton Keynes Lions. The 6 foot, 8 inch centre's former teams include the world famous Harlem Globetrotters (1995–96), Geneve Devils (2000–01) and Thames Valley Tigers (2001–02). College career Jamison played college basketball for San Diego State from 1989 to 1990 where he averaged 16.8 points in 31 games. He finished his college career with University of Texas at San Antonio in 1991–1992, averaging 10.4 points in 28 games. Professional career In January 1993, Jamison signed with Snæfell of the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild karla, replacing Damon Lopez. On February 6, 1993, he scored 29 points in Snæfell's 76–115 loss to Keflavík in the Icelandic Cup finals. He was selected for the Icelandic All-Star game on February 13, On February 21, Jamison scored 50 points in a 98–105 victory against Breiðablik. On February 24, Jamison along with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Amoroso
Ryan Anthony Amoroso (born July 12, 1985) is an American basketball player who last played for Comunicaciones Mercedes in the Argentinian Torneo Nacional de Ascenso. He was the starting power forward for the Aztecs of San Diego State University. High school career Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ryan Amoroso attended Burnsville Senior High School in Burnsville, Minnesota. As a senior, Amoroso averaged 24.1 points and 12 rebounds per game, leading the team to the Minnesota State Championship game before losing to Chaska Senior High School and an overall record of 29–5. Amoroso led the Lake Conference in scoring and rebounding his senior and junior seasons also setting school records in career points and rebounds. Additionally, Amoroso was an all-conference and all-state selection both his junior and senior years. After completing his high school career, Amoroso signed a National Letter of Intent with Marquette University. Collegiate career Amoroso began his career at Marquett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ríkharður Hrafnkelsson
Ríkharður Hrafnkelsson (born 30 April 1957) is an Icelandic former basketball player and a former member of Iceland men's national basketball team, Icelandic national team. He won two Úrvalsdeild karla (basketball), national championships and three Icelandic Men's Basketball Cup, Icelandic Cups with Valur men's basketball, Valur in the 1980s. Early life Ríkharður grew up in Stykkishólmur, Iceland. He played his first games with Snæfell men's basketball, Snæfell at the age of 16 before moving to Reykjavík and joining Valur men's basketball, Valur. Icelandic national team Ríkharður played 69 games for the Iceland men's national basketball team, Icelandic national team from 1976 to 1983. Awards and accomplishments Titles *Úrvalsdeild karla (basketball), Icelandic champion: 1979–80 Úrvalsdeild karla (basketball), 1980, 1982–83 Úrvalsdeild karla (basketball), 1983 *Icelandic Men's Basketball Cup, Icelandic Cup (3): 1979, 1981, 1986 *1. deild karla (basketball), 1. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
