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History:
Team names: Spartak, Avangard, Nauka, Spartak, Burevestnik (1965-1973), DSK (1973-1984), Stroitel (1985-1991), Kedr-IBS (1991-1992), Baikal-IBS (1992-1993), Ermal Irkutsk (1993-1994), Shakhter Cheremkovo (1994-2002), Zenit Irkutsk (2002-2004), BK Irkut (2004-)
League positions:
In 1993-94 the region was represented by 2 teams: Baikal-IBS (later Ermal) from Irkutsk and Shakhter from Cheremkovo In 1994 top Ermal players joined Shakhter Cheremkovo In 2002 the team failed to assure finances, and was relegated to B Superleague, a new team in Irkutsk was created Zenit, but in 2004 the team lost the financial support of the aircraft factory, the team ceased to exist In 2004 a new team BC Irkut was founded taking over players from defunct Zenit In March 2011 club withdrew from the league because of financial difficulties
League achievements:
Russian Superleague 1 Finalist -2017Russian Superleague 1 Regular Season Runner-Up -2024 Russian Higher League Div.B Ural-Siberia Runner-Up -2006 Russian Higher League Div.B Ural-Siberia Champion -2007
European cups:
1998-1999: Korac Cup2000-2001: Korac Cup: took 4th place (1-5) in Group B |








