Srpski košarkaški klub Borac 1947 (Serbian Cyrillic: Српски кошаркашки клуб Бopaц 1947), commonly referred to as SKK Borac 1947, is a men's professional basketball club based in Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a part of the Borac Banja Luka Sports Society. They play in the 3rd-tier Second League of Republika Srpska, Western Division.

SKK Borac 1947
SKK Borac 1947 logo
NicknamePivari
LeaguesSecond League of Republika Srpska
FoundedAugust 28, 1947; 77 years ago (1947-08-28)[1]
HistoryKK Borac
1947–2003
SKK Banjalučka pivara
2003–2006
SKK Borac 1947
2018–present
ArenaObilićevo Sports Hall
Capacity400
LocationBanja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Team colorsRed and blue
   
Championships1 National Championship
1 National Cup

History

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Sponsorship naming

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The club has had several denominations through the years due to its sponsorship:

  • Borac Incel (1985–1992)
  • Borac Borovica (1992–1993)
  • Borac Nektar (1994–2003)
  • Banjalučka pivara (2003–2006)

Home arena

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Borac 1947 played its home games at the Obilićevo Sports Hall. The hall is located in the Obilićevo Neighbourhood, Banja Luka, and was built in 1977. It has a seating capacity of 400 seats.[2][3]

Between the 1970s and 2006, Borac and Banjalučka pivara played its home games at the Borik Sports Hall. The hall is located in the Borik Neighbourhood, Banja Luka, and was built in 1974. It has a seating capacity of 3,060 seats.

Players

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Head coaches

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Borac (1947–2003)
Banjalučka pivara (2003–2006)
Borac 1947 (2018 onwards)
  •   Bojan Božić (2018–2021)

Season-by-season

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1997–2006

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Season Tier Division Pos. Postseason W–L National Cup Adriatic competitions European competitions
1997–98 2 First League of R Srpska Champions Unexist
1998–99 2 First League of R Srpska Champions 3 Korać Cup J3 4–4
1999–00 1 Bosnian Championship C Not played 7–3 Winners 3 Korać Cup 1R 1–1
2000–01 1 Bosnian Championship 3 Not played 6–4 2 Saporta Cup T16 6–6
2001–02 1 Bosnian Championship 3 Not played 12–6
2002–03 1 Bosnian Championship 2 Runners up 20–7 Runners up ABA League 11 6–16
2003–04 1 Bosnian Championship 3 6–4 ABA League 13 8–18
2004–05 1 Bosnian Championship 5 17–11
2005–06 1 Bosnian Championship 9 10–12

2018–present

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Season Tier Division Pos. Postseason W–L National Cup European competitions
2018–19 3 Second League of R Srpska – West 8 3–11
2019–20 3 Second League of R Srpska – West 6 Abd 8–6
2020–21 3 Second League of R Srpska – West B 3 7–2

Trophies and awards

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Trophies

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Notable players

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References

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  1. ^ "Danas 73 godine od osnivanja SKK Borac 1947". borac-sport.com. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Sportska dvorana Obilićevo". banjaluka-tourism.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Спортска дворана "Обилићево"". scborik.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
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