When T71 celebrated its 50 years in 2021, it was more than just 50 years "existence". The roots of T71 go back to 1954 at which time, at the initiative of the local CAD (track & field), some basketball fans founded a basketball section. In 1959, the basketball section separates from the CAD and joins the HB Dudelange (handball) club. In 1968, the basketball section becomes an independent entity within the HBD organization.