Since 2011 and the inception of rival BC Astana, who have won nearly every domestic trophy each year, the Tigers have seen their standing wane, as of June 2015 they now play in the second division Higher league.

Astana Tigers saw the light in 2000, originally they were a youth side, bringing in young players from all over the country, including Anton Ponomarev and Rustam Yargaliev from Kostanay, living in the Olympic reserve school with other athletes.

In 2010, the Kazakhstanis also took part in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup, having participated in 2007 whilst turning down the invitation in 2008.

[8] Their winning streak in the Championship was ended during the 2010–11 season as they lost in the semifinals to perennial runners-up Tobol Kostanay.

[10][11] The 2011–12 season would see the Tigers play in the second division Higher league,[12] where they have stayed as of June 2015.