Korihait

Korihait (English: Basket Sharks) is a Finnish basketball team from Uusikaupunki. It was formed as Uudenkaupungin Urheilijat, shortly UU, in 1898 and has won one Korisliiga Finnish Championship (1990) and two Finnish Cups (1986, 1988). In 1994 UU had financial problems and entered bankruptcy. Korihait then took UU's place in the league.

Korihait
LeaguesKorisliiga
Founded1898 (1898)
HistoryUU
(1898-1994)
Korihait
(1994–present)
ArenaPohitullin Sports Hall
Capacity1,627
LocationUusikaupunki, Finland
Team colorsRed, White
   
Main sponsorValmet Automotive
PresidentJohanna Kutila
Vice-president(s)Timo A. Järvinen
Team managerJouni Grönroos
Head coachDarko Mihajlovic
Championships1 Finnish Title
2 Finnish Cups
Retired numbers2 (12, 15)
Websitewww.korihait.fi

The club play at Pohitullin Sports Hall, which has also hosted the Finland men's national handball team.

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