The club currently plays in the Russian Super League 2, the third tier in Russia.
[1] The club was founded in 1997 as BK Arsenal and used the licence of CSK VSS Samara.
In its debut season, the club ended in third place in the Russian Super League A.
[citation needed] The club was also in financial trouble in all its Super League years.
[citation needed] Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events.