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| Duhok Basketball club | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname | Mountains' Hawks (صقور الجبال) | ||
| Leagues | Iraqi Basketball League | ||
| Founded | 1972 | ||
| Arena | Duhok Basketball Arena | ||
| Capacity | 5000 | ||
| Location | Duhok, Iraq | ||
| Team colors | Blue, Yellow, White | ||
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