Spirou Charleroi
- Leagues Played
- Belgium Basketball League 183 BNXT League 134 BNXT Belgium 88 FIBA Europe Cup 42 Belgium Cup 36 Club Friendlies 25 Euro Cup 20 Basketball Champions League 14 Basketball Champions League Qual 6
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- Related Teams
- Spirou Charleroi Women
| BNXT Belgium | 10/31 19:30 | 6 |
Spirou Charleroi v
Limburg United
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L | 67-73 | |
| Euro Cup | 10/29 19:30 | 3 |
Spirou Charleroi v
ERA Nymburk
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W | 82-73 | |
| BNXT Belgium | 10/24 18:30 | 5 |
Spirou Charleroi v
Leuven Bears
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W | 74-59 | |
| Euro Cup | 10/22 18:30 | 2 |
Real Betis
v
Spirou Charleroi
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L | 80-75 | |
| Euro Cup | 10/15 18:30 | 1 |
Spirou Charleroi v
Virtus Roma
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L | 59-88 | |
| BNXT Belgium | 10/10 18:30 | 3 |
Spirou Charleroi v
Kangoeroes Basket
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W | 80-69 | |
| BNXT Belgium | 10/08 18:30 | 2 |
Mons-Hainaut
v
Spirou Charleroi
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L | 73-69 | |
| BNXT Belgium | 10/03 18:30 | 1 |
Spirou Charleroi v
Oostende
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W | 75-69 | |
| BNXT Belgium | 05/18 16:30 | 3 |
Spirou Charleroi v
Antwerp Giants
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L | 70-86 | |
| BNXT Belgium | 05/15 18:30 | 3 |
Antwerp Giants
v
Spirou Charleroi
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L | 92-79 | |
| BNXT Belgium | 05/13 18:30 | 3 |
Spirou Charleroi v
Antwerp Giants
|
W | 73-67 |
Wikipedia - Spirou Charleroi
Spirou Basket, commonly known simply as Spirou, is a Belgian professional basketball club that is located in Charleroi. The club competes in the BNXT League, the highest tier of basketball in Belgium. The club's home arena is the Spiroudome which can host 6,300 people.
Established in 1989, the team is named after the long-running Belgian comics magazine Spirou, the publisher of which, Dupuis, is based in Marcinelle, Charleroi.
History
Spirou Charleroi has won the Belgian League championship ten times (1996–99, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), the Belgian Cup 5 times (1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2009), and the Belgian Supercup 7 times (1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2010).
In the 2010–11 season, Spirou made its debut in the Euroleague, the highest continental league of Europe. The following season, Spirou played in the regular season for the second time in a row.
On July 29, 2014, Jacques Stas became the new head coach of the club while his predecessor Giovanni Bozzi replaced him as team president.
Since the 2021–22 season, Spirou plays in the BNXT League, in which the national leagues of Belgium and the Netherlands have been merged.
The team's colors are red and white, symbolizing their vibrant spirit and determination on the court. Spirou Charleroi has a reputation for developing local talent while also attracting skilled players from around the world, contributing to a dynamic and competitive roster. The team plays its home games at the Spiroudome, a modern arena that provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike.
Over the years, Spirou Charleroi has achieved significant success, including multiple Belgian championships and cup titles, making it a formidable force in national and European competitions. The team's mascot, "Spirou," embodies the club's energetic and competitive nature, rallying fans during games and community events.
With a commitment to excellence, community engagement, and the promotion of basketball at all levels, Spirou Charleroi continues to inspire the next generation of players and fans, solidifying its legacy in Belgian sports.