Araski AES


Araski AES, also known as Kutxabank Araski for sponsorship reasons, is a women's basketball team based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain. The team currently plays in league Liga Femenina [de Baloncesto].

History

In September 2010, Abaroa and UPV Álava merged to found the Araski Association with the aim to develop the women's basketball. In May 2016, the team was promoted to Liga Femenina.
In its Liga Femenina de Baloncesto|first season] in the top tier, Araski qualified for the Copa de la Reina de Baloncesto|Copa de la Reina], where it eliminated host team Club [Universitario de Ferrol|Star Center–Uni Ferrol] in the quarterfinals, but were defeated by Spar CityLift Girona in the semifinals.
Araski ended in fourth position after reaching the semifinals of the competition. This was the best performance ever for a newcomer in the league.

Sponsorship naming

Araski AES has had several names through the years due to its sponsorship:

Home arenas

  • Polideportivo Mendizorrotza

Coaches

  • Madelén Urieta 2010–2014
  • Aitor Uriondo 2014–2015
  • Madelén Urieta 2015–present

Trophies and awards

Trophies