basketball
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club that was based in
Naples
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. The club's full name was Società Sportiva Basket Napoli. The team ceased activities in 2009.
For past club sponsorship names, see
sponsorship names
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History
The team was playing in the second division
LegaDue
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as Serapide Pozzuoli when it was moved to Naples and came under the ownership of Mario Maione. After the 2001–2002 season, the club was
promoted
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to the first division
Serie A
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after winning the LegaDue. Basket Napoli took part in the
ULEB Cup 2004-05
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Italian Cup
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in 2006.
In September 2008, Basket Napoli was excluded from the Serie A along with
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Sponsorship names
Throughout the years, due to sponsorship, the club has been known as :
*Serapide Pozzuoli (1995–99)
*Record Napoli (1999–01)
*Pastificio di Nola Napoli (2001–02)
*Pompea Napoli (2002–05)
*Carpisa Napoli (2005–06)
*Eldo Basket Napoli (2006–08)