The Quebec Pioneers are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Quebec City, Quebec. Founded in 2023, the team competes in Basketball Super League (BSL).

Quebec Pioneers
LeagueBSL
Founded2022
HistoryQuebec Pioneers
2023–present
LocationQuebec City, Canada
Team colours     
CEOCyrille Poitevineau-Millin
General managerDavid Petroziello
Head coachDavid Petroziello
WebsiteOffice site

Background

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Prior to 2023, the most recent professional basketball team in Quebec City was in 2011 when the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) added the Quebec Kebs. The team did not play in the 2012–13 NBL Canada season after failing to secure a new ownership group.[1] Quebec was without a professional basketball team for 10 years.

On June 6, 2023, it was announced that a new professional basketball league team, the Quebec Pioneers led by CEO Cyrille Poitevineau-Millin, will join the Basketball Super League for the upcoming 2023 season. [2] [3]

References

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  1. ^ First Ever Canadian National Professional Basketball League Launched, Our Sports Central, May 12, 2011, retrieved May 12, 2011
  2. ^ "Une équipe de basketball professionnelle jouera à Québec à compter du mois de décembre". Le Journal de Québec. June 6, 2023.
  3. ^ A professional basketball team will play in Quebec City starting in DecemberFirst, Newsy Today, June 8, 2023, retrieved June 9, 2023