Ura Basket | |||
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Nickname | Ura | ||
Leagues | Korisliiga | ||
Founded | 2005 | ||
Arena | Kupittaan palloiluhalli | ||
Capacity | 3,760 | ||
Location | Kaarina, Finland | ||
Head coach | Kristian Palotie | ||
Website | urabasket | ||
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First Division
- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time.
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