KK Dinamo Zagreb should not be confused with GNK Dinamo Zagreb.
Dinamo Zagreb | |
Leagues: | Croatian First Divison Alpe Adria Cup |
History: | KK Rudeš 1972–2020 KK Dinamo Zagreb 2020–present |
Arena: | Dražen Petrović Basketball Hall |
Capacity: | 5,400 |
Location: | Zagreb, Croatia |
Colors: | Blue, White |
President: | Marijan Pojatina |
Coach: | Josip Sesar |
KK Dinamo Zagreb is basketball club from Zagreb, Croatia.
Club was founded in 1972. as KK Rudeš. In 2020 KK Rudeš changed its name and logo to KK Dinamo Zagreb.
The club was founded in 1972 as basketball club Rudeš by basketball enthusiastics from Rudeš.
Rudeš played low-tier leagues in Yugoslavia and Croatia. In 2006 the club struggled with financial difficulties. With new management, supported by young enthusiasts, football fans of GNK Dinamo and Mladen Miholić, the club overcame its problems.
Croatian coach Neven Spahija recognised club's potential and became vice president in 2011. The club won medals in youth categories and qualification of senior team to the First men's basketball league.
The club's name and management changed. The club gained support by the Bad Blue Boys. The name changed on May 13, 2020.[1] [2] [3]
Team competes in Croatian Basketball Premier League and Alpe Adria Cup.