Korihait
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| Leagues | Korisliiga | ||
| Founded | 1898 | ||
| History |
UU (1898-1994) Korihait (1994–present) |
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| Arena | Pohitullin palloiluhalli | ||
| Capacity | 1,627 | ||
| Location | Uusikaupunki, Finland | ||
| Team colors | Red, White |
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| Team manager | Kalle Klotz | ||
| Head coach | Jarno Nikula | ||
| Championships |
1 Finnish Title 2 Finnish Cups |
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| Retired numbers | 2 (12, 15) | ||
| Website | www.korihait.fi | ||
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Korihait (English: Basket Sharks) is a Finnish basketball team from Uusikaupunki. It was formed as Uudenkaupungin Urheilijat, shortly UU, in 1898 and has won one Korisliiga Finnish Championship (1990) and two Finnish Cups (1986, 1988). In 1994 UU had financial problems and entered bankruptcy. Korihait then took UU's place in the league.
The club play at Pohitullin palloiluhalli, which has also hosted the Finland national handball team.
Bold players had their jersey retired by the team.
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