Szolnoki Olaj KK | |||
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Leagues |
NB I/A Champions League |
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Founded | 1959 | ||
History |
Alföldi Olajbányász 1959–1988 Szolnoki Olajbányász 1988–1993 Szolnoki Olaj KK 1993–2000 MOL Szolnok 2000–2004 Szolnoki Olaj KK 2004–present |
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Arena | Tiszaligeti Sportcsarnok | ||
Capacity | 3,000 | ||
Location | Szolnok, Hungary | ||
Team colors | Red, Black |
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Team manager | Zoltán Tóth | ||
Head coach | Dragan Aleksić | ||
Championships |
7 Hungarian Leagues 6 Hungarian Cups |
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Website | szolnokiolaj.hu | ||
Uniforms | |||
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Szolnoki Olaj Kosárlabda Klub is a professional basketball team based in Szolnok, Hungary. The team also goes by the name of Olaj, which is a well-known nickname in the country. The club competes in the Hungarian League.
The club was founded in 1959, and it has since developed into one of the most successful basketball teams in Hungary. Olaj has won 4 Hungarian National Championships, 4 Hungarian Cups since 1989 (the year when they earned a spot in the Hungarian 1st division). The team is also famous for its fans' passionate support.
In 2012, the club played the EuroChallenge Final Four where they were beaten by Beşiktaş Milangaz. For the 2012–13 season, Szolnoki Olaj was invited to join the Adriatic League. In 2014 they won the Hungarian Basketball Cup once again. Szolnok made the EuroChallenge Final Four for the second time made in 2014, and ended on the 4th place once again, after losing to Triumph Lyubertsy and Royal Halı Gaziantep.
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.
Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A (National Championship of Hungary)
Magyar Kupa (National Cup of Hungary)
- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team or one NBA game at any time.