KK Blokotehna () is a

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club that was based in

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. Established in 2016, they played in the

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. After winning the BIBL in its second season, the team was dissolved in 2019.

History

The club was founded in 2016, but it sent their players on loan to

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in the Macedonian Second League. After Radoviš secured a place in the First League, with mutual agreement he transferred his place to Blokotehna. In the season 2017/2018 Blokotehna applied for participation in BIBL. Тhey were eliminated in the semifinals by

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. On April 7, 2019, Blokotehna won for the first time in the history BIBL League trophy beating in the Final

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. In season 2018/19 they were hosts of the domestic cup and they played in the Final against Rabotnicki. They made it to the semi-finals in the domestic Championship.

BIBL League Seasons

* 2018: (10-4) 4th * 2019: (11-3) Gold medal with cup

Honours

:European

* BIBL Champions 2019

Notable players

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* Dwayne Benjamin * Shakir Smith *

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Notable coaches

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References

External links

Eurobasket.com KK Blokotehna Page

BlokoTechna from Gevgelija to join the SIGAL UNIQA Balkan League anniversary edition

KK Blokotehna BIBL Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:KK Blokotehna Basketball teams in North Macedonia Gevgelija Municipality Basketball teams established in 2017