# Antwerp Giants > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Antwerp_Giants > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Antwerp_Giants.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwerp_Giants > Source revision: 1356885570 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Belgian professional basketball club Windrose Giants Antwerp Leagues BNXT League Founded 1995; 31 years ago (1995) History Racing Antwerpen 1995–2006 Antwerp Giants 2006–present Arena Lotto Arena Capacity 5,500 Location Antwerp, Belgium Team colors Red, White, Black, Yellow President Björn Verhoeven General manager Eddy Faus Head coach Roel Moors Team captain Rasheed Bello Championships 1 BNXT League 1 Belgian Championships 6 Belgian Cups 2 Belgian Supercups Retired numbers 1 (4) Website antwerpgiants.be Home Away Third Logo of the Antwerp Giants, without sponsor **Antwerp Giants**, named **Windrose Giants Antwerp** for sponsorship reasons, is a [Belgian](/source/Belgians) professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) club based in [Antwerp](/source/Antwerp). Their home arena is [Lotto Arena](/source/Lotto_Arena). The club plays in the [BNXT League](/source/BNXT_League), the highest tier of Belgian basketball. The club was created from the merger of [Sobabee](/source/Antwerpse_B.C.) and [Racing Mechelen](/source/R.C._Mechelen). Then named **Racing Basket Antwerpen**, it was renamed Antwerp Giants in 2005. Antwerp has won the Belgian championship once, in 2000. The team has won five [Belgian Cups](/source/Belgian_Basketball_Cup) and two [Belgian Supercups](/source/Belgian_Basketball_Supercup). ## History In 1995, [Sobabee](/source/Antwerpse_B.C.) from [Antwerp](/source/Antwerp) and [Racing Mechelen](/source/R.C._Mechelen) merged into *Racing Basket Antwerpen*. The club made its debut on the highest stage in Belgium in the 1998–99 season. Antwerp was one of the top 3 teams until 2001. In the 1999–2000 season the club won its first national championship as *Telindus Antwerpen*, by beating [Oostende](/source/BC_Oostende) 3–1 in the Finals. The team had a setback after the championship year and ended in the 6th, 7th or 8th place for five seasons in a row. In 2007 the club won its third trophy, by winning the [Belgian Basketball Cup](/source/Belgian_Basketball_Cup) for the second time. The second team of the club plays in the Belgian Second Division, while the women's team participates in the regional competition. The team holds the attendance record for a basketball game in Belgium, with 17,135 spectators, on 31 January 2015, during their game against [Spirou Charleroi](/source/Spirou_Charleroi), in the [Sportpaleis](/source/Sportpaleis).[1] In June 2017, it was announced that [Telenet](/source/Telenet_(Belgium)) would become the main sponsor of the team for three seasons.[2] The signing of this sponsor, previously the main sponsor of Oostende, made the Giants one of the favorites in Belgian basketball. In the 2018–19 season, Antwerp had its most successful season in club history. In Europe, it qualified for the [Basketball Champions League](/source/Basketball_Champions_League) (BCL) after advancing past three qualifying rounds. Antwerp was the surprise of the BCL season, as the team beat [Murcia](/source/CB_Murcia) and [Nizhny Novgorod](/source/BC_Nizhny_Novgorod) in the round of 16 and quarterfinals. It qualified for the [Final Four](/source/Basketball_Champions_League_Final_Four) which was hosted in the city of Antwerp in the [Sportpaleis](/source/Sportpaleis). In the semi-finals, Antwerp lost to [Iberostar Tenerife](/source/Iberostar_Tenerife), and it won the third place game over [Brose Bamberg](/source/Brose_Bamberg).[3] Domestically, Antwerp won the [Belgian Basketball Cup](/source/Belgian_Basketball_Cup) for the first time in 12 years.[4] In the PBL, Antwerp lost to [Filou Oostende](/source/Filou_Oostende) 1–3 in the finals. Since the [2021–22 season](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_BNXT_League), Antwerp plays in the [BNXT League](/source/BNXT_League), in which the national leagues of Belgium and the Netherlands have been merged.[5] On 12 March 2023, the Giants won their fifth Belgian Cup title after beating [Oostende](/source/Filou_Oostende) in the final.[6] On 8 July 2024 Antwerp got a new name sponsor. The company [Windrose Technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Windrose_Technology&action=edit&redlink=1), which is located in electronic trucks are the new name sponsor. The new team name is Windrose Giants Antwerp.[7] ## Trophies The **Port of Antwerp Giants** logo (used until 2017) ### Domestic competitions - **[Belgian League](/source/Ethias_League)** - **Champions (1):** 1999–2000 - **[Belgian Cup](/source/Belgian_Basketball_Cup)** - **Winners (6):** 1999–2000, 2006–07, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2022–23, [2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Belgian_Basketball_Cup) - **[Belgian Supercup](/source/Belgian_Basketball_Supercup)** - **Winners (2):** 2007, 2016 ### Regional competitions - **[BNXT League](/source/BNXT_League)** - **Winners (1):** [2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_BNXT_League) ### European competitions - **[Basketball Champions League](/source/Basketball_Champions_League)** - Third place (1): [2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Basketball_Champions_League) ## Names Due to sponsorship reasons, the name of the club has frequently changed: - **Racing Basket Antwerpen** (1996–1999) - **[Telindus](/source/Telindus) Racing Antwerpen** (1999–2004) - **Daewoo Racing Antwerpen** (2005–2006) - **[Sanex](/source/Sanex) Antwerp Giants** (2006–2008) - **Antwerp Diamond Giants** (2008–2011) - **Port of Antwerp Giants** (2011–2017) - **[Telenet](/source/Telenet_(Belgium)) Giants Antwerp** (2017–2024) - **Windrose Giants Antwerp** (2024–present) ## Players ### Retired numbers Antwerp Giants retired numbers N° Nat. Player Position Tenure Retired 4 Roel Moors PG 2000–2002, 2009–2015 October 8, 2015[8] ### Current roster Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at [FIBA](/source/FIBA)-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed. Windrose Giants Antwerp roster Players Coaches Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age G 0 Bello, Rasheed (C) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 22 – (2003-07-21)21 July 2003 PG 1 Tallir, Feie 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 20 – (2006-01-01)1 January 2006 PG 5 Cheeks, Enoch 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 25 – (2001-04-15)15 April 2001 F 8 Van Drom, Letto 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 19 – (2006-08-17)17 August 2006 SF 9 Lasisi, Elias 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 34 – (1992-01-09)9 January 1992 SF 10 Funk, Andrew 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 26 – (1999-09-21)21 September 1999 G 11 Murray, Joel 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 26 – (1999-11-23)23 November 1999 F 12 Čolak, Mateo 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 28 – (1998-04-24)24 April 1998 PF 13 Schoepen, Yoeri 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 32 – (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 PF 22 Howard, Rob 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 28 – (1997-10-19)19 October 1997 F 23 Anderson, Kaden 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 26 – (1999-07-20)20 July 1999 C 24 Tumba, Kevin 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 35 – (1991-02-23)23 February 1991 PF 26 De Ridder, Niels 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) 25 – (2001-02-07)7 February 2001 PF 32 Kesteloot, Vincent 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 31 – (1995-03-23)23 March 1995 Head coach Roel Moors Assistant coach(es) Christophe Beghin Tom Van den Bosch Legend (C) Team captain Injured Roster Updated: February 6, 2026 ## Season by season Season Tier League Pos. W–L BNXT Belgian Cup European competitions 2010–11 1 Division I 5th 18–17 – Semifinalist 3 EuroChallenge L16 4–1–3 2011–12 1 Division I 3rd 23–11 Runner-up 3 EuroChallenge T16 6–6 2012–13 1 Division I 5th 17–13 Last 16 3 EuroChallenge RS 4–2 2013–14 1 Division I 4th 21–21 Runner-up 3 EuroChallenge T16 7–5 2014–15 1 Division I 6th 16–17 Semifinalist 3 EuroChallenge T16 6–6 2015–16 1 Division I 5th 14–16 Runner-up 3 FIBA Europe Cup QF 13–4 2016–17 1 Division I 3rd 25–17 Quarterfinalist 4 FIBA Europe Cup R2 8–4 2017–18 1 Division I 2nd 31–12 Quarterfinalist 3 Champions League QR3 5–1 4 FIBA Europe Cup RS 3–3 2018–19 1 Division I 2nd 35–9 Champion 3 Champions League 3rd 15–9 2019–20 1 Division I 3rd[a] 11–6 Champion 3 Champions League RS 4–10 2020–21 1 Division I 3rd 20–11 Quarterfinals 2 EuroCup RS 1–9 2021–22 1 BNXT 4th 17–11 6th Semifinalist 4 FIBA Europe Cup R2 5–7 2022–23 1 BNXT 2nd 22–6 5th Champion 4 FIBA Europe Cup RS 3–5 2023–24 1 BNXT 2nd 22–8 3rd Quarterfinalist 2024–25 1 BNXT 6th 23–13 6th Semifinalist 4 FIBA Europe Cup RS 2–4 2025–26 1 BNXT TBD TBD Champion Champion 3 Champions League QR 2–1 4 FIBA Europe Cup RS 3–3 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** The 2019–20 PBL season was cancelled early because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic). ## Head coaches Name Nat. Tenure Arik Shivek 2005–2007 Sven van Camp 2007–2008 Eddy Casteels 2008–2013 Paul Vervaeck 2013–2015 Roel Moors 2015–2019 Christophe Beghin 2019–2022 Luc Smout 2022 Ivica Skelin 2022–2024 Geert Hammink 2024 Jill Lorent 2024–2025 Roel Moors 2025–present ## Notable former players A list of former players of Antwerp Giants since 2000 - [Kevin Punter](/source/Kevin_Punter) (2017) - [Jordan Callahan](/source/Jordan_Callahan) (2014) - [Maxime De Zeeuw](/source/Maxime_De_Zeeuw) (2012–14) - [Yannick Driesen](/source/Yannick_Driesen) (2012–14) - [Marko Špica](/source/Marko_%C5%A0pica) (2013–14) - [Frank Turner](/source/Frank_Turner_(basketball)) (2013–14) - [Clayton Vette](/source/Clayton_Vette) (2013–14) - [Ralph Biggs](/source/Ralph_Biggs) (2010–13) - [Jason Love](/source/Jason_Love_(basketball)) (2012–13) - [Salah Mejri](/source/Salah_Mejri) (2010–12) - [Michael Roll](/source/Michael_Roll_(basketball)) (2010–12) - [Julian Vaughn](/source/Julian_Vaughn) (2011–12) - [Christophe Beghin](/source/Christophe_Beghin) (2008–10) - [Thomas Gardner](/source/Thomas_Gardner_(basketball)) (2009–10) - [Nick Oudendag](/source/Nick_Oudendag) (2007–09) - [Brian Lynch](/source/Brian_Lynch_(basketball)) (2008–09) - [Mladen Sekularac](/source/Mladen_Sekularac) (2005–08) - [Ryan Sears](/source/Ryan_Sears) (2007–08) - [Ian Hanavan](/source/Ian_Hanavan) (2007–08) - [Ayinde Ubaka](/source/Ayinde_Ubaka) (2007–08) - [Len Matela](/source/Len_Matela) (2003–07) - [Gur Shelef](/source/Gur_Shelef) (2005–07) - [Domien Loubry](/source/Domien_Loubry) (2001–06) - [Sebastien Bellin](/source/Sebastien_Bellin) (2003–06) - [Peter Lorant](/source/Peter_Lorant) (2005–06) - [Ron Ellis](/source/Ron_Ellis_(basketball)) (2004–05) - [Shaun Stonerook](/source/Shaun_Stonerook) (2000–01) - [Otis Hill](/source/Otis_Hill) (2000–01) - [Speedy Smith](/source/Speedy_Smith) (2020) - [Milos Babic](/source/Milos_Babic) (2000–01) - [Andy Van Vliet](/source/Andy_Van_Vliet) (2014–15) - [Hans Vanwijn](/source/Hans_Vanwijn) (2017–20) - [Jean-Marc Nwema](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jean-Marc_Nwema&action=edit&redlink=1) (2009–16, 2021–24) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Roundup: Magical 'Night of the Giants'"](http://www.fibaeurope.com/eurochallenge/coid_YomY0k6DJzMImqWpjVy,f2.articleMode_on.htmle). Retrieved February 3, 2015.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [Telenet komende drie jaar hoofdsponsor van Antwerp Giants](http://www.gva.be/cnt/dmf20170606_02913659/telenet-komende-drie-jaar-hoofdsponsor-van-antwerp-giants) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Antwerp use home support to stun Bamberg for third place"](http://www.championsleague.basketball/18-19/newsantwerp-use-home-support-to-stun-bamberg-for-third-place). *Basketball Champions League*. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 25 December 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Antwerp Giants troeven Charleroi af in spannende bekerfinale"](https://sporza.be/nl/matches/basketbal/2020-03/antwerp-giants-charleroi-bekerfinale-basketbal-2020/). *Sporza.be* (in Dutch). 8 March 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Licenties BNXT League 2021-2022 toegekend"](https://www.dutchbasketballleague.nl/nieuws/licenties-bnxt-league-2021-2022-toegekend/). *Basketball League* (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 July 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Antwerp Giants kloppen favoriet Oostende in spannende bekerfinale"](https://sporza.be/nl/matches/basketbal/2023-03/antwerp-giants-kloppen-favoriet-oostende-in-spannende-bekerfinale~1678088592789/). *sporza.be* (in Dutch). 2023-03-12. Retrieved 2023-03-12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["WINDROSE GIANTS ANTWERP!"](https://antwerpgiants.be/windrose-giants-antwerp/). *antwerpgiants.be* (in Dutch). 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-14. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Niemand zal ooit nog het nummer 4 dragen bij de Giants"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151010061303/http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/zaal/basketbal/1.2463616). Archived from [the original](http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/zaal/basketbal/1.2463616) on 2015-10-10. Retrieved 2015-10-08. ## External links - [Antwerp Giants official Web site](http://www.antwerpgiants.be) (in Dutch) v t e Antwerp Giants current roster 0 Bello 1 Tallir 5 Cheeks 8 Van Drom 9 Lasisi 10 Funk 11 Murray 12 Čolak 13 Schoepen 22 Howard 23 Anderson 24 Tumba 26 De Ridder 32 Kesteloot Head coach: Moors Assistant coaches: Beghin Van den Bosch v t e Pro Basketball League Basketball League Belgium Seasons 1927–28 1928–29 1929–30 1930–31 1931–32 1932–33 1933–34 1934–35 1935–36 1936–37 1937–38 1938–39 1939–40 1940–41 1941–42 1942–43 1943–44 1944–45 1945–46 1946–47 1947–48 1948–49 1949–50 1950–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 replaced by BNXT League Clubs 2020–21 season Mons-Hainaut Okapi Aalst Oostende Limburg United Kangoeroes Mechelen Phoenix Brussels Spirou Charleroi Leuven Bears Antwerp Giants Liège Basket Former Antwerpse Bree Fresh Air Gent Hawks GSG Aarschot Lier Maccabi Brussels SKT Ieper R.C. Mechelen Standard Liège Wevelgem Wolves Verviers-Pepinster Awards Most Valuable Player Coach of the Year Belgian Player of the Year Star of the Coaches Rising Star Lifetime Achievement Award Statistical leaders Scoring Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Related competitions (awards) Belgian Cup (Belgian Cup MVP) Belgian Supercup replaced by BNXT Supercup Category v t e BNXT League Seasons 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 Playoffs BNXT Finals 2022 2023 2024 2025 Netherlands 2022 2023 2024 2025 Belgium 2022 2023 2024 2025 Clubs Belgium Antwerp Giants Brussels Basketball BC Oostende CB Liège Kangoeroes Mechelen Kortrijk Spurs Limburg United Leuven Bears Mons-Hainaut Okapi Aalst Spirou Charleroi Netherlands Donar Heroes Den Bosch Landstede Hammers Rotterdam City ZZ Leiden Former teams Apollo Amsterdam BAL Den Helder Suns Liège Basket LWD Basket QSTA United The Hague Royals Awards Most Valuable Player (MVP) Finals MVP National Finals MVP Dream Team Sixth Man of the Year Defensive Player of the Year Player of the Year Rising Star of the Year Coach of the Year Associated competitions BNXT Supercup Category --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Antwerp Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwerp_Giants) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antwerp_Giants?action=history)). 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