Tartu Ülikool/Rock
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| Leagues | Korvpalli Meistriliiga Baltic Basketball League FIBA Europe Cup |
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| Founded | 1937 | ||
| History | Tartu EASK (1937–1940) Tartu ÜSK (1948–1953) TRÜ (1954–1989) Tartu Ülikool (1990–1992) Raidor (1992–1994) Tartu Gaas (1994–1995) KK Tartu (1995–1997) SK Polaris (1997–1999) Tartu Ülikool/Delta (1999–2001) Tartu Ülikool/Rock (2001–2011, 2012–present) Tartu Ülikool (2011–2012) |
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| Arena | University of Tartu Sports Hall | ||
| Capacity | 2,000 | ||
| Location | Tartu, Estonia | ||
| Team colors | Black and white |
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| President | Andres Liinat | ||
| Head coach | Gert Kullamäe | ||
| Championships | 26 Estonian Championships 16 Estonian Cups 1 USSR Championship 1 BBL Cup |
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| Website | basket.ut.ee | ||
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Tartu Ülikool/Rock is an Estonian professional basketball club founded in 1937. They play in the Estonian League and internationally in the FIBA Europe Cup and Baltic Basketball League.
Tartu Ülikool/Rock have won a record 26 Estonian League championships, a record 16 Estonian Cups, 1 USSR League championship and 1 Baltic Basketball League Cup.
The team plays its home games at University of Tartu Sports Hall.
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History
Soviet Union era
TÜ ASK (Academic Sports Club of the University of Tartu) is the oldest basketball team still playing in Estonia. Although the origins of the team are uncertain at this moment, it is a fact that Tartu University's basketball team entered the Estonian League right after World War II in the 1947/48 season.[1] During the late 1940s and the 1950s the university's team was one of the dominants, winning 8 domestic titles from 1948 to 1959. This period also includes the Soviet Union League title in 1949.[1] Notable players from that era were Ilmar Kullam, Heino Kruus and Jaak Lipso who all have won an Olympic medal and EuroBasket championship with the Soviet Union national basketball team.
During the 1960s teams from Tallinn dominated Estonian basketball and the Tartu team was unable to win any titles. A new rise started in the late 1960s with players like Anatoli Krikun (Olympic bronze 1968) and Aleksei Tammiste. Led by those two men the TRÜ team was virtually indomitable during the 1970s, winning 7 domestic titles.
The 1980s were another low period for the Tartu team as there were not many good players in the team. The epicenter of Estonian basketball shifted back to Tallinn with teams like Tallinna Kalev and Harju KEK dominating the domestic league.
Independent Estonia
In the early 1990s after Estonia regained its independence Tartu struggled in the KML, but with the emerging of young talented players like Valmo Kriisa, Tarmo Kikerpill and Tanel Tein, Tartu fought its way back to the top of Estonian basketball, winning the Estonian League in 2000.[1] It was the team's first title since 1978. In the new millennium Tartu Rock has been at the very top of domestic basketball, winning several league titles and cups. In addition to that the team has reached the Final Fours of FIBA EuroCup (in 2007–08) and Baltic Basketball League (in 2008–09). In 2010 Rock also won the Baltic Basketball League Cup becoming the first team besides BC Žalgiris and BC Lietuvos Rytas to win a Baltic League trophy.
2007–2008: EuroCup Final Four
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On the 4th of March in the year 2008 Tartu Ülikool/Rock made Estonian club basketball history by beating PBC Ural Great with games 2–1 in the FIBA EuroCup and advancing to the semifinals.[2] Tartu played in the same group with CSK VSS Samara, Lappeenrannan NMKY and PAOK BC, winning five games and losing only one to Samara in Russia.[3] After beating Ural Great, Tartu lost to Barons LMT in the semi-finals with the score 82–88.[4] In the third-place game, Tartu was defeated by Proteas EKA AEL with the score 70–79.[5]
2008–2009: Baltic League Final Four
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In the 2008–09 season Rock also became the first Estonian basketball team to reach the Baltic League Final Four. Rock defeated Estonian arch rival BC Kalev/Cramo in the quarterfinals with games 2–1. The last game went to overtime and Tartu won by a lucky three-pointer from veteran player Tanoka Beard at the last second making the final score 71–68.[6] This victory also meant that the Final Four would be held on the Tartu team's home court.[7] In the semifinals Rock lost to BC Žalgiris with the score 83–74. In the third place game Rock defeated ASK Riga 77–68 and won the bronze medal.[8][9]
Team name history
The university's basketball team has had several names in the history. The name changes were mostly due to sponsorship reasons. Here is the complete list.
| Years | Name | Full name (Estonian) | Full name (English) | Main sponsor |
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| 1947–1952 | Tartu ÜSK | Tartu Ülikooli Spordiklubi | Sports Club of the University of Tartu | |
| 1952–1989 | TRÜ | Tartu Riiklik Ülikool | Tartu State University | |
| 1989–1992 | Tartu Ülikool | Tartu Ülikool | University of Tartu | |
| 1992–1993 | Tartu KK | Tartu Korvpalliklubi | Tartu Basketball Club | |
| 1993–1994 | Raidor | Raidor | Raidor | Raidor AS |
| 1994–1995 | Tartu Gaas | Tartu Gaas | Tartu Gas | Tartu Gaas |
| 1995–1997 | Tartu KK | Tartu Korvpalliklubi | Tartu Basketball Club | |
| 1997–1999 | Tartu SK Polaris | Tartu Spordiklubi Polaris | Tartu Sports Club Polaris | Polaris Security |
| 1999–2001 | Tartu Ülikool/Delta | Tartu Ülikool/Delta | Tartu University/Delta | EMT |
| 2001–2011 | Tartu Ülikool/Rock | Tartu Ülikool/Rock | Tartu University/Rock | Saku Brewery |
| 2011–2012 | Tartu Ülikool | Tartu Ülikooli Korvpalliklubi | University of Tartu Basketball Club | |
| 2012–present | Tartu Ülikool/Rock | Tartu Ülikool/Rock | Tartu University/Rock |
Seasons
- Notes
- ^a 2002–03 FIBA Europe Champions Cup Regional Qualifying Round Group B.
- ^b 2003–04 FIBA Europe Cup Conference North Group C.
- ^c 2004–05 FIBA Europe Cup Conference North Play-Offs.
Trophies and awards
Trophies
- Estonian League: 26
- 1938, 1939, 1940, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015
- Estonian Cup: 16
- 1950, 1952, 1956, 1958, 1974, 1976, 1979, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
- Baltic League Cup: 1
- 2010
- Soviet Union League: 1
- 1949
Individual awards
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- Tanel Tein – 2001, 2006
- Augenijus Vaškys – 2004
- Brian Cusworth – 2008
- Giorgi Tsintsadze – 2009
- Tanel Tein – 2000, 2001, 2007
- Brian Cusworth – 2008
- Janar Talts – 2010
- Tanel Kurbas – 2015
- Martin Viiask – 2006
- Janar Talts – 2008, 2015
- Callistus Eziukwu – 2011
- Tanel Tein – 1998
- Veljo Vares – 2001
- Rain Veideman – 2011
- Jüri Neissaar – 2001
- Tõnu Lust – 2004
- Üllar Kerde – 2008
- Gert Kullamäe – 2015
Baltic League MVP of the Month
- Scott Morrison – November 2009
- Callistus Eziukwu - November 2010
- Tanel Tein – 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Janar Talts – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015
- Tarmo Kikerpill – 2001, 2004, 2005
- Vallo Allingu – 2004, 2006
- Giorgi Tsintsadze – 2008, 2009
- Toomas Liivak – 2001
- Augenijus Vaškys – 2004
- Marek Doronin – 2005
- Gert Kullamäe – 2007
- Brian Cusworth – 2008
- Scott Morrison – 2010
- Sten-Timmu Sokk – 2011
- Bill Amis – 2012
- Augustas Pečiukevičius – 2014
- Tanel Kurbas – 2014
- Janar Talts – 2009, 2010
- Tanel Tein – 2006
- Martin Viiask – 2006
- Vallo Allingu – 2006
- Martin Müürsepp – 2007
- Callistus Eziukwu – 2011
- Silver Leppik – 2012
Players
Roster
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Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 |
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| C | Janar Talts | Karolis Petrukonis | ||
| PF | Reinar Hallik | Brian Harper | ||
| SF | Kent-Kaarel Vene | Tanel Kurbas | Marek Doronin | |
| SG | Gert Dorbek | Kristen Meister | Saimon Sutt | |
| PG | Evaldas Žabas | Tanel Sokk | Märt Rosenthal |
Squad Changes for the 2015–2016 Season
In
Evaldas Žabas (from BC Lietkabelis)
Brian Jeremy Harper (from 
AEK Larnaca B.C.)
Reinar Hallik (from 
Falco KC Szombathely)
Out
- Augustas Pečiukevičius (to
San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos) - Joosep Toome (Retired)
- Valmo Kriisa (to BC Valga/Valka Maks&Moorits)
- Timo Eichfuss
Notable players
- For a listing of past rosters, see Tartu Ülikool/Rock past rosters.
- For a listing of past players, see Category:Tartu Ülikool/Rock players.
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Head coaches
| Name | Period | Trophies |
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| Edgar Naarits |
1946–1956 | Estonian League 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952; Estonian Cup 1950, 1952; Soviet Union League 1948–49 |
| Ernst Ehaveer |
1956–1983 | Estonian League 1956, 1958, 1959, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1977–78; Estonian Cup 1956, 1958, 1974, 1976, 1979 |
| Arne Laos |
1983–1992 | – |
| Jüri Neissaar |
1992–1997 | – |
| Teet Laur |
1997–2000 | Estonian League 1999–00; Estonian Cup 2000 |
| Jüri Neissaar |
2000–2003 | Estonian League 2000–01; Estonian Cup 2001, 2002 |
| Tõnu Lust |
2003–2005 | Estonian League 2003–04; Estonian Cup 2004 |
| Paavo Russak |
2005–2006 | – |
| Algirdas Brazys |
2006–2007 | Estonian League 2006–07 |
| Üllar Kerde |
2007–2008 | Estonian League 2007–08 |
| Indrek Visnapuu |
2008–2012 | Estonian League 2009–10; Estonian Cup 2009, 2010, 2011; BBL Cup 2010 |
| Gert Kullamäe |
2012– | Estonian League 2014–15; Estonian Cup 2013, 2014 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Eesti Korvpalliliit". basket.ee. Retrieved on 22.01.2009 (Estonian)
- ↑ "Tartu keep on rocking, reach Final Four". FIBA Europe (04.03.2008). Retrieved on 22.01.2009
- ↑ "Team home on fibaeurope.com". FIBA Europe. Retrieved on 24.02.2011
- ↑ "Barons fight back to book place in final". FIBA Europe (18.04.2008). Retrieved on 24.02.2011
- ↑ "Proteas hold off Tartu for third place". FIBA Europe (20.04.2008). Retrieved on 24.02.2011
- ↑ "Beard leads Rock to Final Four". SEB BBL Homepage (01.04.2009). Retrieved on 25.04.2009
- ↑ "SEB BBL Final Four tournament will be hosted by Tartu". SEB BBL Homepage (02.04.2009). Retrieved on 25.04.2009
- ↑ "It's Rytas against Zalgiris, as always". SEB BBL Homepage (24.04.2009). Retrieved on 25.04.2009
- ↑ "Third place belongs to TÜ/Rock". SEB BBL Homepage (25.04.2009). Retrieved on 25.04.2009
External links
- Official website (Estonian)
- Tartu Rock at postimees.ee (Estonian)
- Tartu Ülikool at eurobasket.com
- Official KML website (Estonian)
- Official Baltic League website
- University of Tartu
| Champions | |
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| Runners-up | |
| Third place | |
| Four place |
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| Eliminated in quarter-finals | |
| Eliminated in Group Stage | |
| Eliminated in Round 2 | |
| Eliminated in Round 1 | |
