Gijón Baloncesto

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Gijón Baloncesto


League	LEB Plata
Founded	1982
Arena	Palacio de deportes de Gijón
Colors	Red and White
Chairman	Felix Baragaño Suárez
Coach	Jorge Elorduy
Sponsor	Calefacciones Farho
Previous sponsors	LAGISA Cabitel

Gijón Baloncesto S.A.D. is a basketball team based in Gijón, Asturias (Spain). The team currently plays in league LEB Plata.

[edit] History

Gijón Baloncesto was established in 1982, after taking over the franchise of another local team , Real Grupo de Cultura Covadonga, who was undergoing finantial difficulties. Gijón Baloncesto played in the top spanish competition, the ACB league, during seasons 1995-1996, 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002.