Club Friendlies 09/12 17:00 - Okapi Aalstar v Rock Stars W 101-88
Club Friendlies 08/30 18:30 - Kangoeroes Basket v Okapi Aalstar L 92-88
BNXT League 05/10 18:30 - [11] BOF. Gaming v Okapi Aalstar [13] L 99-88
BNXT League 05/07 18:00 - [8] Den Bosch v Okapi Aalstar [13] L 80-61
BNXT League 05/03 18:30 - [13] Okapi Aalstar v Basketball Academie Limburg [18] W 100-78
BNXT League 04/30 18:30 - [2] Kangoeroes Basket v Okapi Aalstar [13] W 78-79
BNXT League 04/26 18:30 - [7] Leuven Bears v Okapi Aalst [13] L 90-75
BNXT League 04/18 18:30 - [4] Limburg United v Okapi Aalstar [12] L 80-66
BNXT League 04/12 18:30 - [12] Okapi Aalstar v Hugo Largo [14] L 80-87
BNXT League 04/02 18:30 - [11] Okapi Aalstar v Antwerp Giants [6] L 82-85
BNXT League 03/29 19:00 - [17] Feyenoord Rotterdam v Okapi Aalstar [12] W 74-80
BNXT League 03/23 14:00 - [12] Okapi Aalstar v Spirou Charleroi [7] L 72-89
BNXT League 03/21 19:30 - [2] Oostende v Okapi Aalstar [10] L 84-76
BNXT League 03/15 19:30 - [9] Okapi Aalstar v Brussels Basketball [5] L 68-82
BNXT League 03/12 19:30 - [2] FC Irtysh Omsk v Okapi Aalstar [7] L 91-63
BNXT League 03/01 19:30 - [7] Okapi Aalstar v Kangoeroes Basket [3] L 65-79
BNXT League 02/16 14:00 - [16] Donar Groningen v Okapi Aalstar [6] L 91-84
BNXT League 02/07 19:30 - [6] Okapi Aalstar v ZZ Leiden [13] W 80-71
BNXT League 02/01 19:30 - [7] Okapi Aalstar v Chappell/Vinsant [19] W 103-90
BNXT League 01/25 19:30 - [9] Okapi Aalstar v Den Helder [17] W 110-62
BNXT League 01/17 19:30 - [5] Brussels Basketball v Okapi Aalstar [10] W 90-98
BNXT League 01/11 19:30 - [11] Okapi Aalstar v Mons-Hainaut [10] W 93-80
Belgium Cup 01/05 15:30 3 Kortrijk Spurs v Okapi Aalstar W 77-80
Belgium Cup 01/03 19:30 3 Okapi Aalstar v Kortrijk Spurs L 69-112
BNXT League 12/26 19:30 - [12] Okapi Aalstar v Kortrijk Spurs [2] W 84-83
BNXT League 12/21 19:00 - [18] Basketball Academie Limburg v Okapi Aalstar [13] W 61-66
BNXT League 12/14 19:30 - [12] Okapi Aalstar v LWD Basket [6] L 64-82
BNXT League 12/08 15:00 - [18] Yoast United v Okapi Aalst [13] W 74-80
Belgium Cup 12/04 19:00 - Avanti Brugge 2015 v Okapi Aalstar W 72-86
BNXT League 12/01 14:00 - [13] Okapi Aalstar v Limburg United [3] L 76-80

Wikipedia - Okapi Aalst

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.

History

Okapi was founded on 15 November 1949 by a group of friends in Aalst, almost all going to the school named Aalsterse Atheneum. Piet de Coninck van Noyen was one of the founders. In 1956, Odilon Ringoir became the first chairman of the club. In 1957, the municipality of Aalst allowed the team to play outside at the Hopmarkt and as a result more spectators watched the team's matches. In the winter months, the team played inside a shoe factory in Terjoden. In the 1958–59 season, Okapi promoted to the fourth national league. In 1969, the first foreign players where signed to keep up with opposing teams.

In the 1969–70 season, Okapi won the national second division title in an impressive way by going unbeaten in all 44 games. In the 1970–71 season, the club made its maiden debut at the First National League. The team stayed there for five years until it was relegated again. The downfall lasted shortly as the team promoted back the next season. In the following seasons, Okapi enjoyed the first league in which local Derbys against Black Boys Aalst were played. In 1980, the team relegated once again.

In the 2011–12 season, Aalstar won its first trophy ever with its Belgian Basketball Cup victory. Okapi defeated Antwerp Giants 96–89 after overtime. By winning the Cup, Okapi qualified for the Belgian Supercup the next season, which it also won after defeating BC Oostende. In 2013, Okapi won the Supercup for the second consecutive year by beating Oostende once again.

In the 2013–14 season, Okapi reached the Finals of the Belgian League for the first time. In the Finals, the team was swept by Oostende, which went on to win its third straight title.

In June 2020, the team changed its name from Okapi Aalstar back to Okapi Aalst. Since the 2021–22 season, Okapi plays in the BNXT League, in which the national leagues of Belgium and the Netherlands have been merged.

Okapi Aalst is a professional basketball team based in Aalst, Belgium. Established in 1941, the team has a rich history and is known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit. The Okapi Aalst competes in the Belgian Pro Basketball League (PBL), showcasing talented players and a dynamic style of play. The team’s colors are traditionally green and white, symbolizing their vibrant community support. With a reputation for developing local talent and striving for excellence, Okapi Aalst remains a prominent and respected club in Belgian basketball.