| Assis Basket | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Leagues | Novo Basquete Brasil | ||
| Founded | 2002 | ||
| History | 2002 - present | ||
| Arena | Jairão Arena | ||
| Location | Assis, Brazil | ||
| Team colors | blue and white | ||
| President | Joaquim Carvalho JR | ||
| Head coach | Carlão | ||
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