Sparta & K Vidnoe Women
Wikipedia - WBC Sparta&K
Women's Basketball Club Sparta&K is a professional women's basketball team based in Vidnoye, Russia that plays in FIBA’s EuroLeague Women.
History
It won the 2005–06 EuroCup Women and the 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 and 2009–10 EuroLeague Women championship and two SuperCup Women. It is currently the only team that has won 4 consecutive EuroLeague Women titles since 1991 when European Cup For Women's Champions Clubs was rebranded as the Euroleague Women.[]
This is due in part to the team's supplementing of its otherwise Russian roster with seasoned WNBA American and other stars Lauren Jackson, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Tamika Catchings, Anete Jēkabsone-Žogota, and others.
In 2010, the club was renamed to Sparta&K after the sports society Spartak were against the usage of the brand "Spartak" in December 2009. The last letter is devoted to murdered basketball sponsor Shabtai Kalmanovich.
The Sparta & K Vidnoe Women's team is made up of talented and dedicated athletes who have a strong passion for the game. They are known for their fast-paced style of play, strong defense, and sharp shooting skills. With a history of success in domestic and international competitions, the team has earned a reputation as one of the top women's basketball teams in Russia.
Fans of Sparta & K Vidnoe Women can expect to see exciting and competitive games whenever they take to the court. Whether playing at home or on the road, the team always gives their all and strives for victory. With a strong coaching staff and a roster of talented players, the Sparta & K Vidnoe Women's team is a force to be reckoned with in the world of women's basketball.