KK Kansai Helios Domžale

Košarkarski klub Domžale (English: Basketball Club Domžale), also commonly known as Kansai Helios Domžale due to sponsorship reasons, is a men's professional basketball club based in Domžale, Slovenia. The club competes in the Slovenian First League and the ABA League Second Division. They have won the Slovenian championship in the 2006–07 and 2015–16 seasons. Since 1981, their main sponsor has been the chemical company Helios.[1] Their home arena is Domžale Sports Hall with a capacity for 2,500 spectators.

Kansai Helios Domžale
Kansai Helios Domžale logo
NicknameBarvarji (The Painters)
LeaguesSlovenian First League
ABA League Second Division
Founded1949; 75 years ago (1949)
ArenaDomžale Sports Hall
Capacity2,500
LocationDomžale, Slovenia
Team colorsWhite, Orange, Black
     
Main sponsorKansai Helios Group
PresidentPetar Orbanić
General managerMatevž Zupančič
Head coachJure Močnik
Championships2 Slovenian Leagues
1 Slovenian Cup
1 Alpe Adria Cup
Websitekkdomzale.si

History

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In August 2014, the team changed its name from KK Helios Domžale to Helios Suns.[2]

Players

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Current roster

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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Kansai Helios Domžale roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age
PG 3   Blomgren, Perttu 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) 23 – (2001-09-13)13 September 2001
SG 5   Babič, Jan 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 20 – (2004-03-26)26 March 2004
SG 6   Zemljič, Jan 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 20 – (2004-10-14)14 October 2004
F 7   Mirtič, Tibor 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) 21 – (2003-02-05)5 February 2003
SG 8   Nemanič, Rok 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 22 – (2001-12-28)28 December 2001
PG 9   Barič, Nejc 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 27 – (1997-04-23)23 April 1997
SF 10   Brkič Štebe, Jan 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 19 – (2005-05-31)31 May 2005
SF 11   Copot, Jan 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) 23 – (2001-10-09)9 October 2001
PF 15   West, Lamont 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 27 – (1997-06-02)2 June 1997
C 17   Glišić, Miloš 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) 26 – (1998-04-21)21 April 1998
F 21   Mahkovic, Blaž (C) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 34 – (1990-03-21)21 March 1990
PF 31   Sirc, Lenart 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) 20 – (2003-12-17)17 December 2003
C 33   Pahernik, Teo 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) 19 – (2005-10-29)29 October 2005
C 41   Daneu, Žiga 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 22 – (2002-08-10)10 August 2002
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  •   Andrej Podvršnik
Strength & conditioning coach(es)
  •   Gašper Šoln
Physiotherapist(s)
  •   Tim Drenovec

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Updated: 25 September 2023

Head coaches

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The following is a list of head coaches since 2005:

Honours

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Domestic

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Winners: 2006–07, 2015–16
Runners-up: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
Winners: 2007
Runners-up: 2008, 2011, 2013, 2022, 2023
Runners-up: 2007, 2008, 2016, 2022, 2023

Regional

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Runners-up: 2022–23
Winners: 2015–16
Runners-up: 2016–17

European matches

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All results (home and away) list Kansai Helios Domžale's score tally first.

Season Competition Round Club     Home    Away
1992–93 Korać Cup First round   Hiefenech Telekurs 95–68 108–77
Second round   Avtodor 55–69 85–87
1993–94 Korać Cup First round   Leuven ABB 84–84 78–89
1994–95 Korać Cup First round   USK Erpet Praha 77–100 75–106
1997–98 Korać Cup Group stage
(Group M)
  Maccabi Rishon 67–74 72–91
  Aeroporti 60–71 52–80
  Vojvodina 65–68 73–78
1998–99 Korać Cup First round   Sloboda Dita 64–70 68–75
2010–11 EuroChallenge Qualifying   BK Prostějov 62–70 69–84
2015–16 FIBA Europe Cup Group stage
(Group I)
  Ventspils 72–81 62–67
  Pieno žvaigždės 71–80 77–86
  PGE Turów 50–58 97–86
2016–17 Champions League Group stage
(Group A)
  Monaco 59–63 55–59
  Banvit 53–60 56–74
  ČEZ Nymburk 57–67 55–85
  Aris 54–62 54–72
  Fraport Skyliners 56–61 62–72
  Ironi Nahariya 60–69 61–76
  Bakken Bears 78–59 74–68

References

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  1. ^ "Zgodovina" [History] (in Slovenian). KK Kansai Helios Domžale. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  2. ^ S. J. (20 August 2014). "Nov veter v Domžalah prinesel novo ime: Helios Suns" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
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