Okapi Aalst

Okapi Aalst
Okapi Aalst logo
LeaguesBNXT League
Founded15 November 1949; 75 years ago (1949-11-15)
History
List
  • BBC Aalst
    1949–2002
    Okapi Aalstar
    2002–2020
    Okapi Aalst
    2020–present
ArenaOkapi Forum
Capacity2,800
LocationAalst, Belgium
Team colorsBlue, White,
   
CEOBart De Moor
PresidentKristof De Saedeleer
Head coachEddy Casteels
Championships1 Belgian Cup
2 Belgian Supercups
Websiteokapiaalst.be

Okapi Aalst is a Belgian professional basketball club from Aalst, Belgium. The club competes in the top tier BNXT League and plays its home games in the Okapi Forum, which has a seating capacity of 2,800 people.

Okapi is a long-time participant of the Belgian first division, is the owner of one Belgian Cup and two Supercups. As well, Aalst was a regular participant in European competitions in the past.

In its history the team has included many quality players who would be named Belgian League MVP or have played for top Euroleague and NBA teams, such as Chris Copeland and Matt Lojeski.