Esporte Clube São José, based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, is a Brazilian basketball team with a notable history in the country's top leagues, most recently the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). The club is part of a larger multi-sport institution and plays its home games at the Tênis Clube de São José. Founded in 1913, the basketball section gained prominence in the latter half of the 20th century. São José has been a periodic contender in Brazilian basketball, known for producing talented players and playing an attractive, fast-paced style. While a national championship has not been secured, the team has had deep runs in the NBB playoffs and has won several state championships within São Paulo. The current era involves competing in the highly challenging NBB, where they aim to leverage a mix of experienced Brazilian veterans and athletic imports to challenge the league's powerhouses. The fan base is passionate, with basketball being a key part of the club's identity in a football-dominated country.