Þór Þorlákshöfn (basketball club)

Körfuknattleiksdeild Þórs Þorlákshafnar is an Icelandic basketball club, commonly known as Þór Þorlákshöfn. It is a subdivision of Þór Þorlákshöfn multi sports club, based in the town of Þorlákshöfn in Iceland.[1] Its men's team currently plays in Úrvalsdeild karla.[2]

Þór Þorlákshöfn
Leagues(M) Úrvalsdeild karla
(W) 1. deild kvenna
Founded1991
HistoryÞór Þorlákshöfn
1991–present
ArenaIceland Glacial Palace
LocationÞorlákshöfn, Iceland
Team colorsGreen, White, blue
     
PresidentJóhanna M. Hjartardóttir
Head coach(M) Lárus Jónsson
(W) Hallgrímur Brynjólfsson
Assistant(s)(M) Águst Örn Grétarsson
(M) Þorsteinn Ragnarsson
(W) Sigrún Elfa Ágústsdóttir
Championships1 Úrvalsdeild karla
Websiteumfthor.is

Men's basketball

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History

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On 25 June 2021, Þór won its first ever Icelandic championship by beating Keflavík in the Úrvalsdeild finals.[3] Adomas Drungilas was named the Úrvalsdeild Playoffs MVP.[4] In December 2022, Stöð 2 premiered a documentary, titled Hamingjan er hér, about the clubs history.[5]

Honors

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2021
2016, 2017, 2021[6]
2011[7]

Notable players

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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Criteria

To appear in this section a player must have either:

  • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club
  • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time
  • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.

Notable coaches

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Recent seasons

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Season Tier League Pos. W–L Playoffs Icelandic Cup
2010–11 2 1. deild karla 1st 17–1 N/A 2nd round
2011–12 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 3rd 15–7 Runner-up 2nd round
2012–13 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 2nd 16–6 1st round 2nd round
2013–14 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 6th 11-11 1st round SF
2014–15 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 7th 11-11 1st round 2nd round
2015–16 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 5th 14–8 1st round Runner-up
2016–17 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 5th 12–10 1st round Runner-up
2017–18 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 9th 9–13 DNQ 1st round
2018–19 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 6th 12–10 Semifinalist 2nd round
2019–20 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 9th 7–14 DNQ 2nd round
2020–21 1 Úrvalsdeild karla 2nd 14–8 Champions TBD
2021–22 1 Úrvalsdeild karla TBD TBD TBD TBD

Women's basketball

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History

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In May 2020, Þór Þorlákshöfn and Hamar announced that they would field a joint team in the 1. deild kvenna during the upcoming season.[8]

Coaches

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  •   Hallgrímur Helgason 2020–present

Trophies and awards

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Trophies

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*As Hamar/Þór

Notes

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  1. ^ Félög - Þór Þorlákshöfn
  2. ^ Sindri Sverrisson (30 November 2017). "Með alla burði til að gera vel". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  3. ^ Anton Ingi Leifsson (25 June 2021). "Besta bikarafhending allra tíma". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  4. ^ Hjörtur Leó Guðjónsson (25 June 2021). "Adomas Drungilas valinn verðmætasti leikmaðurinn". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  5. ^ Ingvi Þór Sæmundsson (22 December 2022). "Sjáðu stiklu úr Hamingjan er hér". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  6. ^ - Meistarakeppni karla
  7. ^ - 1. deild karla
  8. ^ Davíð Eldur (28 May 2020). "Þór og Hamar vinna saman". Karfan.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 28 May 2020.

References

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