BC Sukhumi (Georgian: ს.კ. სოხუმი) is a professional basketball club from the city of Sukhumi, that plays in the Georgian Superliga. The club is currently based in Tbilisi.

BC Sukhumi
BC Sukhumi logo
LeaguesSuper Liga
Founded1991; 33 years ago (1991)
HistoryBC Sukhumi
(1991–present)
ArenaKekelidze Arena
Capacity2,200
LocationSukhumi, Georgia
Team colorsWhite and Blue
   
PresidentMindia Gulua
Head coachJohn Coffino
WebsiteSukhumibc.com

History

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The club was established in 1991 in Sukhumi. Shortly afterwards, the War in Abkhazia forced the team to leave their home city, and relocate to the Georgian capital. Nevertheless, they managed to complete the 1992-93 season, and have been playing in Tbilisi ever since.

The club has played under several names over the years ("Sukhumi-91," "Kolkha," "SSU" and, since 2009, as "Sukhumi"). Their best result in the league is 4th place, which they achieved in 2011 and 2012.

In 2011, Sukhumi represented Georgia in the EuroChallenge tournament, but failed to progress through the qualifying round.

For much of its existence, the team has been coached by Vazha Kvaratskhelia.

Players

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Current roster

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BC Sukhumi roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
G/F 4   Nazmiev, Ruslan 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
G 5   Megeneishvili, Sandro 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
PF 6   Buliava, Otar 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
SF 7   Chlaidze, Irakli 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
F 8   Kopaliani, Gela 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
G 10   Gasitashvili, Davit 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
F 11   Shvangiradze, Grigol 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
F 12   Dekanoidze, Davit 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
G 13   Baakashvili, Rati 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
C 14   Kadaria, Vakhtang 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
C 20   Beshkenadze, Irakli 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
F/C 22   Kvantaliani, Valeri 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Notable players

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

Criteria

To appear in this section a player must have either:

  • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club
  • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time
  • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.
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