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Spartans Distrito Capital
Spartans Distrito Capital logo
LeagueVenezuelan SuperLiga
Founded27 May 2019; 6 years ago (2019-05-27)
HistorySpartans Distrito Capital
2019–present
ArenaGimnasio José Joaquín Papá Carrillo
Capacity5,825
LocationCaracas, Venezuela
Team colorsBlack and Neon Green
   
PresidentLeonel García
Head coachJorge Arrieta
Championships1 (2020)
Websitespartansdistritocapital.com

Spartans Distrito Capital, also known as Spartans DC, is a Venezuelan basketball club based in Caracas. The team plays in the Venezuelan SuperLiga, the premier national basketball league and won its first championship in 2020.

History

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The Spartans Distrito Capital club was founded in May 2019 in order to "promote the development of Venezuelan basketball at all levels".[1] The club began its activities at the Pedagogical institute of Caracas but later moved to the Gimnasio José Beracasa. On October 1, 2020, the Spartans were announced as one of the 16 teams to play in the SuperLiga.[2] The team won the inaugural season, capturing their first national title behind league MVP Pedro Chourio.[3]

Honours

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Venezuelan SuperLiga

  • Champions (1): 2020

Players

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See also: Category:Spartans Distrito Capital players

Current roster

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Spartans Distrito Capital roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.
PF1VenezuelaLópez, Lenin2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
PG3VenezuelaBlanco, Ángel1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
PG4VenezuelaUrbina, Kender1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
C6VenezuelaGraterol, Windi2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
SF8VenezuelaCenteno, Elian2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
PG9VenezuelaChourio, Pedro1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
C12VenezuelaMontaño, Eliezer2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
C13VenezuelaRodríguez, José2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
SG17VenezuelaAcosta, Richarson1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
SG20VenezuelaSifontes, Yohanner1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
SF33VenezuelaZambrano, Melvin2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
SF77VenezuelaPalacios, Nelson1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Head coach
  • Venezuela Pablo Favarel
Assistant coach(es)
  • Venezuela Diego Vasquez
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: October 9, 2022

Notable players

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To appear in this section a player must have either:
  • Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
  • Played at least one official international match for his senior national team or one NBA game at any time.

Imports

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References

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  1. ^ "Historia". Spartans Distrito Capital (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Superliga de Baloncesto confirmó a sus 16 equipos". Sports Venezuela (in Spanish). 1 October 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Superliga 2021 | Spartans DC: A defender su título con todo". Líder en deportes (in Spanish). 16 March 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spartans_Distrito_Capital&oldid=1250694436"
    Spartans Distrito Capital
    Spartans Distrito Capital logo
    LeagueVenezuelan SuperLiga
    Founded27 May 2019; 6 years ago (2019-05-27)
    HistorySpartans Distrito Capital
    2019–present
    ArenaGimnasio José Joaquín Papá Carrillo
    Capacity5,825
    LocationCaracas, Venezuela
    Team colorsBlack and Neon Green
       
    PresidentLeonel García
    Head coachJorge Arrieta
    Championships1 (2020)
    Websitespartansdistritocapital.com

    Spartans Distrito Capital, also known as Spartans DC, is a Venezuelan basketball club based in Caracas. The team plays in the Venezuelan SuperLiga, the premier national basketball league and won its first championship in 2020.

    History

    The Spartans Distrito Capital club was founded in May 2019 in order to "promote the development of Venezuelan basketball at all levels".[1] The club began its activities at the Pedagogical institute of Caracas but later moved to the Gimnasio José Beracasa. On October 1, 2020, the Spartans were announced as one of the 16 teams to play in the SuperLiga.[2] The team won the inaugural season, capturing their first national title behind league MVP Pedro Chourio.[3]

    Honours

    Venezuelan SuperLiga

    • Champions (1): 2020

    Players

    Current roster

    Spartans Distrito Capital roster
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.
    PF1VenezuelaLópez, Lenin2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
    PG3VenezuelaBlanco, Ángel1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
    PG4VenezuelaUrbina, Kender1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
    C6VenezuelaGraterol, Windi2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
    SF8VenezuelaCenteno, Elian2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
    PG9VenezuelaChourio, Pedro1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
    C12VenezuelaMontaño, Eliezer2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
    C13VenezuelaRodríguez, José2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
    SG17VenezuelaAcosta, Richarson1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
    SG20VenezuelaSifontes, Yohanner1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
    SF33VenezuelaZambrano, Melvin2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
    SF77VenezuelaPalacios, Nelson1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
    Head coach
    • Venezuela Pablo Favarel
    Assistant coach(es)
    • Venezuela Diego Vasquez
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • Injured Injured
    • Roster
    Updated: October 9, 2022

    Notable players

    To appear in this section a player must have either:
    • Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
    • Played at least one official international match for his senior national team or one NBA game at any time.

    Imports

    References

    1. ^ "Historia". Spartans Distrito Capital (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 January 2022.
    2. ^ "Superliga de Baloncesto confirmó a sus 16 equipos". Sports Venezuela (in Spanish). 1 October 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
    3. ^ "Superliga 2021 | Spartans DC: A defender su título con todo". Líder en deportes (in Spanish). 16 March 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
    • Official website (in Spanish)
    • Spartans de Distrito Capital Caracas at Latinbasket.com
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spartans_Distrito_Capital&oldid=1250694436"