Bakken Bears

Bakken Bears
Bakken Bears logo
LeaguesBasketligaen
ENBL
Founded1954; 70 years ago (1954)
HistoryAarhus Basketball Forening
1954–1962
Skovbakken Basketball
1962–1999
Bakken Bears
1999–present
ArenaVejlby-Risskov Hallen
Capacity2,050
LocationAarhus, Denmark
Team colorsNavy, Silver, White
     
PresidentClaus Hommelhoff
Team managerMichael Piloz
Head coachAnders Sommer
Affiliation(s)Bears Academy
Championships20 Danish Leagues
12 Danish Cups
1 ENBL
Websitebakkenbears.com

Bakken Bears is a Danish professional basketball club based in Aarhus. The club plays in the Basketligaen, the top tier basketball league in Denmark.

Founded in 1953, the club has won the Basketligaen 20 times and holds the record for the most championships and has won 11 Danish Cups. Along with their domestic play, the club is a regular in European competitions. The Bears are a three-time semifinalist of the FIBA Europe Cup.