Pallacanestro Virtus Roma
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| Pallacanestro Virtus Roma | ||||
| Leagues | Euroleague, Serie A |
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| Founded | 1960 | |||
| History | Pallacanestro Virtus Roma (1960-present) |
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| Arena | PalaLottomatica (capacity: 11,200) |
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| Location | Rome | |||
| Team colors | Red, Yellow and Blue |
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| President | Claudio Toti (owner) | |||
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| Championships | Italian Championships: 1 (1983) Italian Supercups: 1 (2000) Korac Cups: 2 (1986, 1992) Euroleague Championships: 1 (1984) Intercontinental Cups: 1 (1984) |
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Pallacanestro Virtus Roma, also known for sponsorship reasons as Lottomatica Virtus Roma, is a prominent Italian League professional basketball club. The club was founded in the year 1960.
Well-known players that have played with the club have included: George Gervin, Michael Cooper, Anthony Parker, Dino Radja, Brian Shaw, Rick Mahorn, Danny Ferry, Gregor Fučka, Brandon Jennings and the legendary Dejan Bodiroga, who became the team's GM after his retirement from playing.
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[edit] History
The club was founded originally as the result between the merger of two existing Roman sides in the lower divisions; San Saba and Gruppo Borgo Cavalleggeri, taking the name Virtus Aurelia. Only a short while after its foundation, the name was changed into the final and current Pallacanestro Virtus Roma.
[edit] Naming
Through the years, due to sponsorship deals, it has been also known as Banco Roma (1971-1988), Phonola Roma (1988-1989), Il Messaggero Roma (1989-1992), Burghy Roma (1993-1994), Teorematour Roma (1994-1995), Nuova Tirrena Roma (1995-1996), Telemarket Roma (1996-1997), Calze Pompea Roma (1996-1999), Adr Roma (1999-2001) and Würth Roma (2001-2002).[1]
[edit] Arena
Today, the team plays its home games in the PalaLottomatica, seating 11,200 spectators.
[edit] Roster
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Pallacanestro Virtus Roma roster
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[edit] Depth chart
| Pos. | Starter | Bench | Bench | Inactive |
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| C | Andre Hutson | Primož Brezec | Alessandro Tonolli | |
| PF | Angelo Gigli | Jurica Golemac | Roberto Gabini | |
| SF | Rodrigo De la Fuente | Luigi Datome | ||
| SG | Sani Bečirovič | Brandon Jennings | ||
| PG | Ibrahim Jaaber | Ruben Douglas | Jacopo Giachetti |
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[edit] Coaching history
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[edit] Honors
- Italian Championships: 1983
- Italian Supercups: 2000
- Korac Cups: 1986, 1992
- Euroleague Championships: 1984
- Intercontinental Cups: 1984
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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