Giessen 46ers
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- Germany Bundesliga 222 Germany Pro A 119 Club Friendlies 15 Germany Cup 7
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Wikipedia - Giessen 46ers
The JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers (formerly GIESSEN 46ers) is a professional basketball club based in Gießen, Germany, that plays in the Basketball Bundesliga. Their home arena is Sporthalle Gießen-Ost, with a capacity of 4,003 people.
History
The biggest achievements in club history are five German Championships (1965, 1967, 1968, 1975, 1978). Besides that, the 46ers have won the German Cup three times (1969, 1973, 1979). The most recent achievements were an appearance in the BBL semi-finals in 2005, when the team lost the series 1–3, to the eventual champion GHP Bamberg, and the third place in the BBL Cup in 2006.
In the 2012–13 season, the 46ers relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time. In the 2014–15 season, they were crowned the ProA champions and promoted back to the highest tier.
They are known in the USA, for having been the team for which professional wrestler Kevin Nash (also known as Diesel) finished his professional basketball career, due to a knee injury.
The team's home arena is the Sporthalle Gießen-Ost, which has a seating capacity of 4,000 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a basketball with the number 46 in the center.
The Giessen 46ers have had a mixed record in recent years, with some seasons seeing them finish in the top half of the league, while others have seen them struggle to avoid relegation. However, the team has a loyal fan base and is known for its passionate supporters.
The current roster includes a mix of German and international players, with a focus on developing young talent. The team is coached by Ingo Freyer, who has been with the 46ers since 2016.
Overall, the Giessen 46ers are a respected team in the German basketball scene, with a long history and a bright future ahead.