CB Estudiantes

Club Baloncesto Estudiantes, S.A.D., known simply as Estu and as Movistar Estudiantes for sponsorship reasons, is a basketball team based in the city of Madrid, Spain. It is a member of the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto (ACB). Founded in 1948, it is one of the most recognized basketball teams in Spain.

Club Baloncesto Estudiantes, S.A.D.
NicknameEstu, Los del Ramiro, Dementes
LeaguesLEB Oro
FoundedApril 1948 (April 1948)
HistoryRamiro de Maeztu
(1948)
CB Estudiantes
(1948–present)
ArenaPalacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid
Capacity17,500
LocationMadrid, Spain
Team colorsLight Blue, Black, White
     
PresidentIgnacio Triana
Head coachPedro Rivero
Team captainAdams Sola
Championships3 Spanish Cup
3 Princess' Cup
Websitewww.movistarestudiantes.com
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Some of its achievements include winning three Spanish Cups and reaching the ACB Finals in 2004. The club is also particularly famous for its renowned youth programme that has produced many Spanish talents over the years such as Alberto Herreros, Nacho Azofra, Aíto García Reneses, Alfonso Reyes, Felipe Reyes, Carlos Jiménez, Iñaki de Miguel, Pepu Hernández or Juancho Hernangómez.

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