Results

Argentina Liga Nacional 05/31 00:30 4 [11] Atenas v Obras Sanitarias [5] L 78-79
Argentina Liga Nacional 05/26 23:05 4 [5] Obras Sanitarias v Atenas [11] L 88-80
Argentina Liga Nacional 05/24 23:00 4 [5] Obras Sanitarias v Atenas [11] L 91-80
Argentina Liga Nacional 05/17 14:30 1 [9] Atenas v Obera TC [3] L 81-85
Argentina Liga Nacional 05/08 00:30 1 [9] Atenas v Ya Ching Hsu [7] W 78-74
Argentina Liga Nacional 05/03 01:10 1 [14] Olimpico v Atenas [11] W 81-84
Argentina Liga Nacional 05/01 00:30 1 [3] Quimsa v Atenas [9] L 119-76
Argentina Liga Nacional 04/29 00:30 1 [4] Riachuelo v Atenas [9] L 97-88
Argentina Liga Nacional 04/25 00:30 1 Atenas v La Union L 68-87
Argentina Liga Nacional 04/22 00:30 1 [9] Atenas v San Martin [10] W 68-60
Argentina Liga Nacional 04/18 00:30 1 [8] Atenas v Zarate Basket [19] L 94-96
Argentina Liga Nacional 04/05 01:10 1 [2] Alison/Bruno Schmidt v Atenas [8] L 82-57

Asociación Deportiva Atenas, mostly known as Atenas de Córdoba, is a sports club based in Córdoba, Argentina. It was founded in 1938, and is mostly known for its achievements in basketball. The club is the most successful team in Argentina holding 20 titles. The club's home arena is Polideportivo Carlos Cerutti. Until 2020, Atenas hosted some high attendance games at the Orfeo Superdomo.

Apart from basketball, other sports practised at Atenas are rhythmic gymnastics and volleyball.

History

The 1987 roster that won the first title for the club

The club was founded on March 7, 1938, mainly by former members of the New Tennis Club.

Before the creation of the Liga Nacional de Básquet (first Argentine nationwide professional league), Atenas was successful at the Cordobese basketball league, winning the championship consecutively between 1948 and 1957 (exception made of 1953).

Since the creation of the Liga Nacional in 1984, Atenas has become the most successful team in the league, winning the championship 9 times: 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991–92, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2002–03 and 2008–09. Moreover, the Córdoba outfit has won the Liga Sudamericana (South American League) in 1997, 1998 and 2004, and the former Campeonato Sudamericano de Clubes (South American Clubs Championship) in 1993, 1994, and 1996.

Many Argentine internationals have played in Atenas, namely Fabricio Oberto, Walter Herrmann, Marcelo Milanesio, Héctor Campana, Patricio Prato, Gabriel Mikulas, Diego Lo Grippo, Fernando Prato, Bruno Lábaque, Leonardo Gutiérrez, Juan Manuel Locatelli, Diego Osella, Carlos Cerutti and Juan Espil, among others.

In May 2023, Atenas was relegated to La Liga Argentina, the second division of Argentine basketball, for the first time in their history. Atenas lost to San Lorenzo 73–61 in the 5th. game of promotion/relegation playoffs.

Atenas de Córdoba, commonly known simply as Atenas, is one of the most prominent and successful basketball teams in Argentina. Based in Córdoba, the club was founded in 1927 and has a rich history of excellence in Argentine basketball. Atenas is renowned for its strong team spirit, skilled players, and competitive performances both domestically and internationally.

The team has won numerous Argentine League titles, establishing itself as a dominant force in the national basketball scene. Atenas is also known for its passionate fan base and vibrant home games at the Orfeo Superdomo, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Over the years, the club has developed a reputation for nurturing talented players and competing at the highest levels, including participation in regional competitions such as the Liga Sudamericana.

With a legacy of success and a commitment to excellence, Atenas de Córdoba remains a key pillar of Argentine basketball, symbolizing pride and sporting achievement in the region.