Holland Blast
Encyclopedia
The Holland Blast is a franchise in the Independent Basketball Association
based in Holland, Michigan
, USA. The Blast is owned by Tom Moore. The Blast play at the Holland Civic Center
, former home of Hope College
who moved into the new DeVos Fieldhouse
. They previously were members of the International Basketball League
.
The Holland Blast has produced two IBL Hall of Fame players. Jared Bledsoe, a 6'2 Guard From Fargo, North Dakota and Holland Blasts All-Time Leading Scorer and Assist man, 5'7 Dennis Springs from Toledo, Ohio. Both have gone on to enjoy successful careers playing basketball overseas.
Former assistant coach Terry Smith took over as head coach for the 2007 season after Mike Ahrens submitted his resignation.
Coach Smith was Grand Valley State University’s Men's Basketball Coach from 1997-2004 where he won 110 games. Smith has received many professional honors including the 1996 National Association of Basketball Coaches “Coach of the Year”.
PG
5'7
#51
JaMarcus Grey
(Jackson Lumen Christi HS)
Independent Basketball Association
The Independent Basketball Association is a professional men's basketball league set to begin play in late 2011. So far, the charter members are six teams formerly in the International Basketball League, one team formerly in the American Basketball Assocition, and three expansion teams. -Teams:-...
based in Holland, Michigan
Holland, Michigan
Holland is a city in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa, which is fed by the Macatawa River ....
, USA. The Blast is owned by Tom Moore. The Blast play at the Holland Civic Center
Holland Civic Center
The Holland Civic Center is a 2,700-seat multi-purpose arena located in Holland, Michigan, United States. It hosts local sporting events and concerts. It is home to the Holland Blast of the International Basketball League.-External links:*...
, former home of Hope College
Hope College
Hope College is a medium-sized , private, residential liberal arts college located in downtown Holland, Michigan, a few miles from Lake Michigan. It was opened in 1851 as the Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled...
who moved into the new DeVos Fieldhouse
DeVos Fieldhouse
DeVos Fieldhouse is a 3,400-seat indoor arena in Holland, Michigan. It was built in 2005 at a cost of $22 million. It is home to the Hope College Flying Dutchmen and Holland Christian High School basketball teams. It is also home to Hope College volleyball....
. They previously were members of the International Basketball League
International Basketball League
The International Basketball League was a short lived professional basketball league in the United States. The IBL was headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The league started in 1999 and ended in 2001.-History:...
.
The Holland Blast has produced two IBL Hall of Fame players. Jared Bledsoe, a 6'2 Guard From Fargo, North Dakota and Holland Blasts All-Time Leading Scorer and Assist man, 5'7 Dennis Springs from Toledo, Ohio. Both have gone on to enjoy successful careers playing basketball overseas.
Former assistant coach Terry Smith took over as head coach for the 2007 season after Mike Ahrens submitted his resignation.
Coach Smith was Grand Valley State University’s Men's Basketball Coach from 1997-2004 where he won 110 games. Smith has received many professional honors including the 1996 National Association of Basketball Coaches “Coach of the Year”.
Roster & Coaching Staff
Roster for the 2008 season| Holland Blast Current Roster |
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| G | 6'2 | #3 | Jared Bledsoe | (Tennessee-Martin) |
| C | 6'9 | #44 | Duane Bosma | (Hope Hope College Hope College is a medium-sized , private, residential liberal arts college located in downtown Holland, Michigan, a few miles from Lake Michigan. It was opened in 1851 as the Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled... ) |
| G | 6'2 | #22 | Steve Cramer | (Hope Hope College Hope College is a medium-sized , private, residential liberal arts college located in downtown Holland, Michigan, a few miles from Lake Michigan. It was opened in 1851 as the Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled... ) |
| G | 6'2 | #21 | Brian Edwards | (Cornerstone Cornerstone University Cornerstone University is an independent, non-denominational Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The university emphasises the trinitarian belief in the triune God and the literal interpretation of the Bible... ) |
| SG | 6'2 | #11 | Ron Ferguson | (Central Lakes HS (MN)) |
| G | 6'0 | #8 | Jeremy File | (Western Michigan Western Michigan University Western Michigan University is a public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, and as of the Fall 2010 semester, its enrollment is 25,045.... ) |
| C | 6'10 | #55 | Wade Gugino | (Hope Hope College Hope College is a medium-sized , private, residential liberal arts college located in downtown Holland, Michigan, a few miles from Lake Michigan. It was opened in 1851 as the Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled... ) |
| F | 6'6 | #15 | Dominick Melton | (Wisconsin–Parkside) |
| G | 5'6 | #1 | Dennis Springs | (Ferris State Ferris State University Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, an educator from New England who later served as governor of the State of Michigan and finally in the US Senate where... ) |
| G | 6'0 | #5 | Julius Vines | (Ferris State Ferris State University Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, an educator from New England who later served as governor of the State of Michigan and finally in the US Senate where... ) |
| PF | 6'10 | #42 | David Williams | (Saginaw Valley State Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw Valley State University, commonly known as SVSU, is a state university in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in the middle of Michigan's lower peninsula in the Saginaw Valley region. The university is located in Kochville Township, Saginaw County... ) |
| PF | 6'8 | #33 | Jonathan Woods | (Fresno State) |
PG
5'7
#51
JaMarcus Grey
(Jackson Lumen Christi HS)
| Holland Blast Coaching Staff |
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| Head Coach | Mike Ahrens |
| Assistant Coach | Teddy Davis |
Season By Season
| Regular Season | |||||||
| Year | Wins | Losses | Percentage | Division | |||
| 2006 | 14 | 8 | .636 | 4th - East Division | |||
| 2007 | 10 | 12 | .454 | 4th - East Division | |||