Results

Iceland Division 1 05/12 19:15 - Armann v Hamar L 91-85
Iceland Division 1 05/09 19:15 - Hamar v Armann W 98-92
Iceland Division 1 05/06 19:15 - Armann v Hamar D 0-0
Iceland Division 1 05/03 17:00 - Hamar v Armann W 122-103
Iceland Division 1 04/30 19:15 - Armann v Hamar L 125-100
Iceland Division 1 04/23 19:15 - Hamar v Fjolnir W 109-107
Iceland Division 1 04/19 19:15 - Nino Portales v Hamar W 97-107
Iceland Division 1 04/16 19:15 - Hamar v Fjolnir W 78-76
Iceland Division 1 04/13 19:15 - Hamar v Snaefell W 99-85
Iceland Division 1 04/09 19:15 - Snaefell v Hamar L 100-88
Iceland Division 1 04/05 17:00 - Hamar v Snaefell W 115-86
Iceland Division 1 04/01 19:15 - Omar Mosaad v Hamar L 96-93

The Hamar men's basketball team, commonly known as Hamar, is the men's basketball department of Íþróttafélagið Hamar. It was founded on 10 September 1992.

History

Hamar first fielded a men's team during the 1993–1994 season when it participated in 2. deild karla. After three seasons in the 2. deild, Hamar won the league in 1997 and was promoted to 1. deild karla. During its first season in 1. deild, the team finished 5th in the league. During the summer, Hamar hired former Icelandic international player Pétur Ingvarsson as its player-coach. Behind his and star player Oleg Krijanovskij play, Hamar finished fourth in the league and made it to the playoffs. In the semi-finals, Hamar defeated Þór Þorlákshöfn 2-1 and advanced to the finals where it faced former Úrvalsdeild powerhouse Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur. After losing the first game, 102–90, Hamar went on a won the next two for the 1. deild championship and promotion to the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla.

In April 2023, Hamar achieved promotion to the Úrvalsdeild after defeating Skallagrímur 3–2 in the 1. deild promotion playoffs.

Hamar is a prominent basketball team based in Iceland, known for its passionate play and strong community presence. Representing the town of Hamar, the team competes in Iceland's national basketball leagues, showcasing talented players and a commitment to excellence on the court. With a dedicated fan base and a focus on developing local talent, Hamar basketball embodies the spirit of teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. Whether competing in national tournaments or fostering youth development, Hamar continues to be a respected and inspiring team within Iceland's basketball scene.