Basketball in Argentina
Basketball was introduced in Argentina in 1912 by the "Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes" (Young Men's Christians Association – YCMA), with the first Federation created in 1921 to organise the competitions. In 1929, the Argentine Basketball Federation ("Confederación Argentina de Basketball") was established. The body currently controls the Argentina national team.
Club Deportivo San Andrés Basquet
San Andrés debuted in the Argentine league in 1956, competing in Asociación Porteña de Básquetball (Buenos Aires Basketball Association), with Oscar "Loco" Ibáñez and Alfredo Stanizewski as its most notable players. Being coached by professor Bobino, "El Depor" promoted to second division. In 1959 San Andrés promoted to the first division.