The EWE Baskets Oldenburg are a flagship club of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), based in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony. The team plays its home games at the Große EWE Arena. Founded in 2001, the club is owned by the energy company EWE and wears distinctive yellow and blue colors. Despite being a relatively young club, the EWE Baskets have rapidly become one of Germany's most successful and well-run organizations. The club's peak achievement came in the 2008-09 season when, led by coach Predrag Krunić and MVP Rickey Paulding, they captured the German Bundesliga championship, a stunning triumph that announced their arrival as a powerhouse. In the modern era, Oldenburg remains a perennial playoff team and regular participant in European competitions, known for its passionate fan support and electrifying home atmosphere. The "Yellow Arena" is widely considered one of the toughest places to play in Europe. The EWE Baskets Oldenburg exemplify modern German club basketball: professional, ambitious, and deeply connected to its community.