Parma Perm
- Alias
- Parma Permsky Kray
- Leagues Played
- VTB United League 253 Club Friendlies 41 FIBA Europe Cup 22 Russia Cup 16 Basketball Champions League Qual 3
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- Related Teams
- Parma Perm 2 Parma Perm Women
Wikipedia - BC Parma
BC Parma (Russian: БК Парма), also known as Parma Basket, is a professional basketball based in Perm, Russia. It plays in the VTB United League, the highest level of basketball in Russia. The club's full name is Parma Basket Perm. It is unrelated to the Italian city of Parma.
History
BC Parma was established in 2012.[] In 2016, Parma Basket won the Russian Cup title, by beating Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Russian Cup Final. In the 2016–17 season, Parma joined the VTB United League, the country's first tier league. To meet the arena requirements of the league, Parma moved to the Universal Sports Palace Molot. In its first United League season the club finished last in the regular season with just one win.[]
In 2020, Parma made its debut in the main stage of a European competition as the team played in the 2020–21 FIBA Europe Cup. After surviving the group stage, the team beat Rilski Sportist and Balkan Botevgrad in the eight- and quarterfinals. It qualified for the Final Four that is to be played in Tel Aviv.
The team is known for its competitive spirit, skilled players, and passionate coaching staff. Parma Perm has a reputation for playing an exciting and fast-paced style of basketball, with a focus on teamwork and strong defense.
The team's home games are played at the Molot Sports Palace, a state-of-the-art arena that provides an electric atmosphere for fans to cheer on their favorite players. Parma Perm has a strong following in Perm and throughout Russia, with fans showing their support both at home and on the road.
Overall, the Parma Perm basketball team is a respected and competitive force in Russian basketball, with a bright future ahead.