Kortrijk Spurs

House of Talents Spurs
House of Talents Spurs logo
LeagueBNXT League
Founded2019; 5 years ago (2019)
HistoryKortrijk Spurs
(2019–present)
ArenaSportcampus Lange Munte
Capacity2,400
LocationKortrijk, Belgium
Team colorsRed, Black, White
     
Main sponsorHouse of Talents
PresidentSteve Rousseau
Head coachJohan Roijakkers
Championships1 Top Division Men One
Websitewww.houseoftalentsspurs.be

The Kortrijk Spurs, for sponsorship reasons known as House of Talents Spurs, are a Belgian professional basketball club based in Kortrijk. As of 2023, the club features 62 teams which makes it the largest basketball club in Belgium.[1] Its first men's team plays in the BNXT League.[1]

Home games are played in the event hall of Sportcampus Lange Munte, which can host 2,400 people.[2]

History

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The Kortrijk Spurs were founded after a merger between K Basketteam Kortrijk and BC Kortrijk Sport took place in 2019.[3] The same year, the first men's team promoted from the Top Division Men Two to the Top Division Men One, the Belgian second level.

In the Spurs' second season, Christophe Beghin (former three-time Belgian Player of the Year) was announced as the new head coach.[4] They managed to reach the finals of the Top Division I in 2022,[5] eventually losing to Guco Lier.[6]

From 2021 to 2023, the sponsorship revenues of the Spurs were doubled tenfold, while several West Flanders investors stepped in as well.[7]

The last team from Kortrijk to play in the Belgian top division, was IJsboerke Kortrijk during the 1970s. The biggest feat of the team was their victory of the Belgian Cup in 1976.[3] In January 2023, the Spurs announced they are for a license in the BNXT League starting from the 2023–24 season.[1] In May 2023, they received their license for the 2023–24 season.[8] On 12 May 2023, the Spurs defeated Donza in the final of the Top Division Men One season and won the second division title.[9]

Following their promotion, Chairman Steve Rousseau stated the team aimed to play for the national championship at one point, and was hopeful for a Belgian Cup victory as soon as in 2025.[7]

Honours

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Top Division Men One (2nd tier)

  • Champions (1): 2022–23

Players

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Current roster

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Kortrijk Spurs roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age
PG 0 Belgium Swolfs, Gabriel 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 16 – (2008-05-13)13 May 2008
PG 1 United States Williams, Darren 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 24 – (2000-07-15)15 July 2000
PG 6 Belgium Rotsaert, Matt 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 19 – (2005-10-27)27 October 2005
SG 7 Belgium Isebaert, Jules 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) 19 – (2005-09-06)6 September 2005
SF 9 Belgium Bogaerts, Bram 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 26 – (1998-01-30)30 January 1998
PF 13 Belgium De Ridder, Niels 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) 23 – (2001-02-07)7 February 2001
SG 14 Belgium Van Brussel, Tiemen 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 19 – (2005-05-06)6 May 2005
SF 15 United States Newman III, John 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 25 – (1999-08-02)2 August 1999
PG 27 Belgium Pouedet, Sean 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 21 – (2003-09-23)23 September 2003
C 31 United States Beran, Robbie 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 24 – (2000-02-10)10 February 2000
SF 33 Belgium Hofman, Sam 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 24 – (2000-07-12)12 July 2000
SG 37 Slovenia Stergar, Leon 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 24 – (2000-03-17)17 March 2000
SG 43 United States Reed Jr., Eric 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 24 – (2000-02-03)3 February 2000
C 55 United States Stormo, Jackson 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 25 – (1999-11-16)16 November 1999
C 66 Belgium Grymonprez, Kobe 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 20 – (2004-01-11)11 January 2004
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Netherlands Hylke van der Zweep
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: November 1, 2024

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

Head coaches

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Vers bloed voor de BNXT League: House of Talents Kortrijk Spurs is klaar voor stap hogerop". sporza.be (in Dutch). 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  2. ^ "Sportcampus Lange Munte Kortrijk". Kortrijk (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  3. ^ a b "Nieuwe fusieploeg Kortrijk Spurs wordt grootste basketclub van Vlaanderen en strikt Ann Wauters". HLN.be (in Dutch). 2019-03-19. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  4. ^ "OFFICIEEL Christophe Beghin twee jaar coach bij Kortrijk Spurs". Basket360 (in Dutch). 11 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Basket - Top Division Men 1: Kortrijk Spurs speelt finale | Focus en WTV". www.focus-wtv.be (in Dutch). 25 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  6. ^ "Guco Lier schrijft sprookje en pakt eerste titel in Top Division Men One - Basketbal Vlaanderen". www.basketbal.vlaanderen (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  7. ^ a b "Kortrijk is klaar voor BNXT League: "Sponsorbudget is in 2 jaar tijd vertienvoudigd"". sporza.be (in Dutch). 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  8. ^ "BNXT League". bnxtleague.com. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  9. ^ "Kortrijk Spurs pakken de titel en promoveren | Focus en WTV". www.focus-wtv.be (in Dutch). 13 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
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