City of Edinburgh Kings

City of Edinburgh Kings
League SBC Division 1
Established 1988
History City of Edinburgh
1988-1992
Edinburgh Burger Kings
1992-1998
City of Edinburgh Kings
1998-present
Arena Portobello High School
(Capacity: 200)
Location Edinburgh, Scotland
Team colours Black, White and Purple
Team manager James Scott
Head coach Doug Reilly
Website Official website

The City of Edinburgh Kings are a basketball team based in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. They compete in Division 1 of the Scottish Men's National League, the highest level in Scotland and the second highest in the United Kingdom, behind the professional British Basketball League (BBL).

Record in BBL competitions

In 2006/07, 2011/12 and 2012/13, the Kings competed in the BBL Trophy as invitees, exiting at the First Round.

Home arenas

Portobello High School
University of Edinburgh Pleasance Sports Centre

Honours

  • Scottish Cup Winner (2001, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013)
  • Scottish Men's National League Winner (2003,[1] 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Awards

In 2007, the City of Edinburgh Basketball Club Committee was awarded the Chairman's Award by basketballscotland. The award was given at the 2007 Volunteer Awards held in Perth, Scotland.[2]

The club also picked up four Scottish Cups in 2007: Cadet Women, Junior Men, Junior Women, and Senior Men.[3]

Season-by-season records

Season Div. Pos. Pld. W L Pts. Play Offs Scottish Cup
Edinburgh Burger Kings
1994–1995SNBLNo PlayoffsSemi Finals
1995–1996SNBLNo PlayoffsSemi Finals
1996–1997SNBLNo PlayoffsRunners Up
1997–1998SNBL3rd2420444No PlayoffsSemi Finals
City of Edinburgh Kings
1998–1999SNBL5th27141341No PlayoffsRunners Up
1999–2000SNBL3rd1813531Semi FinalsRunners Up
2000–2001SNBL2ndNo PlayoffsWinners
2001–2002SNBL2nd1715232No PlayoffsRunners Up
2002–2003SNBL1st1817135No PlayoffsRunners Up
2003–2004SNBL1st1818036No PlayoffsWinners
2004–2005SNBL1stNo PlayoffsRunners Up
2005–2006SNBL2ndNo PlayoffsRunners Up
2006–2007SNBL1st1514129No PlayoffsWinners
2007–2008SNBL1st1615131No PlayoffsWinners
2008–2009SNBL1st2018237No PlayoffsWinners
2009–2010SNBL1st2018237No PlayoffsRunners Up
2010–2011SNBL1st1817135WinnersWinners
2011–2012SNBL1st1817135WinnersSemi Finals
2012–2013SNBL2nd1816234WinnersWinners
2013–2014SNBL3rd1813531Semi FinalsSemi Finals
2014–2015SNBL Div15th2215737Quarter FinalsSemi Finals
2015–2016SBC Div16th189927Quarter FinalsFirst round
2016–2017SBC Div14th1813531Quarter FinalsSemi Finals

References

  1. ↑ Sutherland, Sandy (2003-02-10). "Basketball: Kings crowned for first time". ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2018-10-12.
  2. ↑ "the official website for basketballscotland, national governing body for basketball in Scotland". Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2007-08-15.
  3. ↑ "clubbroadcast 2007 - Issue #8". Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2007-08-15.


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