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title: AS MONACO
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  disambiguation: AS Monaco: Top European basketball team.  EuroLeague contender.  Roca Team.
  categories:
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  tags:
    - Salle Gaston Médecin
    - Mike James
    - Basketball Champions League
    - AS Monaco Basket
    - EuroLeague
author: Hüsnü Umut Okur
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# AS MONACO 

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## KURE Information Cards

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*AS Monaco*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Founded(Number) | 1928 |
| Country(ies) | Principality of Monaco |
| Leagues | Turkish Airlines EuroLeague,LNB Pro A |
| Head Coach | Saša Obradović |

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## Article Content

**AS Monaco Basket**, also known as **AS Monaco** or **Roca Team**, is a professional [basketball](/tr/detay/basketball-sport-4037b/llms.txt) club based in **Monaco**, competing in both the **LNB Pro A (French top-tier league)** and the **Turkish Airlines EuroLeague**. Although a relatively small nation, Monaco has become a rising force in European basketball thanks to the club’s recent successes and elite organizational structure.

### **History and Origins**

The basketball section of [AS Monaco](/tr/detay/as-monaco-12f8f/llms.txt) was established in **1928** as part of the wider **Association Sportive de Monaco**, the principality’s multi-sport club. The team spent much of its history playing in the lower divisions of French basketball but saw a major transformation in the 2010s following new investments and structural reforms.

The club returned to France’s top division (Pro A) in **2015** and rapidly climbed the ranks of European competition.

### **Recent Successes and EuroLeague Rise**

AS Monaco gained international attention after winning the **Basketball Champions League** in **2018**. In 2021, the team secured the **EuroCup title**, granting them promotion to the **EuroLeague**, Europe’s premier basketball competition. Since then, Monaco has become a regular playoff contender, making a historic **Final Four appearance in 2023**.

The club boasts a roster of high-profile international players, including **Mike James**, **Donatas Motiejūnas**, and **Elie Okobo**, and is coached by **Sasa Obradović**, known for his aggressive defensive systems and tactical discipline.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/06/17/HvFiohfrYqVf2adAAARa1YFNWlzR6jtf.png)
*AS Monaco (Created by artificial intelligence)*

### **Home Arena and Infrastructure**

AS Monaco plays its home games at the **Salle Gaston Médecin**, a compact but modern arena located within the Stade Louis II complex in Fontvieille. Plans for expansion are ongoing to meet [EuroLeague](/tr/detay/euroleague-basketball-8d9c3/llms.txt) arena standards.

Despite its small capacity, the venue is known for its intense atmosphere and close proximity between fans and players, offering a unique basketball experience in the heart of the Riviera.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/06/17/yIyaQJU0stdFe2MRgBUX0ns4PkjwuHJX.png)
*AS Monaco Game (Created by artificial intelligence)*

### **Cultural and Sporting Impact**

AS Monaco represents a rare case in European basketball: a top-tier team from a microstate competing against and defeating some of the continent's giants. The club is widely respected for its **efficient management**, **financial stability**, and **ambitious sporting vision**.

Its rise has inspired similar clubs across Europe to invest in **sustainable growth**, focusing on youth development and strategic recruitment. The team also plays an important role in expanding basketball’s popularity in French-speaking territories.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. AS Monaco Basket. “Club History.” Official Website of AS Monaco Basket. Accessed June 17, 2025. https://asmonaco.basketball/club/history.php
2. Euroleague Basketball. “AS Monaco.” Euroleague Basketball. Accessed June 17,2025https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/tr/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/roster/mco/?season=2024-25