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London Lituanica was a British basketball team who competed in the English Basketball League.
| London Lituanica | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | EBL Division 1 | |
| Established | 2010; 10 years ago | |
| Dissolved | 2017; 3 years ago | |
| History | Baltic Staff (2010–2012) London Lituanica (2012–2017) | |
| Location | London | |
| Team colours | Yellow and green | |
| Head coach |  A. Mejeras | |
| Ownership | Linas Bridickas | |
| Website | lituanicabc.com | |
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History
editThe team was created in 2010 by Lithuanian immigrants in London and started playing the Britain Lithuanians Basketball League.
In 2012, Lituanica joined the English Basketball League Division 3 finishing as runner-up of the league after losing to Plymouth Marjon in the finals. The club had the goal to be the strongest Lithuanian team in the UK and hopes joining the British Basketball League in the next years.[1]
In 2015 Lituanica achieved promotion to the top division of the EBL after being crowned as champion of the Division 2.[2]
On 14 September 2017, just one season after their debut in the Division 1, the club announced its withdrawal from competition.[3]
Season to season
edit| Season | Division | Pos. | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | EBL Division 3 | 3rd | Runner-up |
| 2013–14 | EBL Division 3 | 1st | Champion |
| 2014–15 | EBL Division 2 | 1st | Champion |
| 2015–16 | EBL Division 1 | 8th | Quarterfinalist |
| 2016–17 | EBL Division 1 | 10th |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ London Lituanica history
- ^ "London Lituanica avenge Patrons Cup disappointment to be crowned NBL Division Two Champions". Eurobasket.com. 19 April 2015. Archived from the original on 8 May 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Lituanica RIP". daveallblog. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2018.