Široki TT Kabeli, Široki Brijeg

Beginnings

Beginnings   Široki of Široki Brijeg was founded on 5 April 1974 on the initiative of former physical education teacher Stanko Jelačić and group of the students of gymnasium. The club used to be called Mladost and played its first games at the concrete playground between famous Široki Brijeg bell towers and the building of gynmasium of Široki Brijeg. It played its first game seven days later against Troglav in Livno and started competing in lower tiers of the BiH Basketbal League. In 1992 the club was renamed to Široki.

Glory Days

Glory Days For many seasons, no less than 12, Široki used to compete in the first division of the regional competition. In the 2001/02 and 2011/12 seasons it managed to claim fifth places in the standings, which is still considered to be the greatest achievement of the club. It also competed in Saporta Cup, Radivoj Korać Cup, FIBA Champions Cup, FIBA European League and EuroChallenge Cup. Široki also became champion of the BiH National Championship 10 times, while it claimed the BiH National Cup trophy 9 times.