Indiana Alley Cats
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The Indiana Alley Cats was a member of the Continental Basketball Association
(CBA). They are based in Anderson, Indiana
and formerly played at Anderson High School Wigwam
. The team was formerly a part of the American Basketball Association
.
. Later on, however, the team moved to Anderson, where they played at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium, on the campus of Anderson University
. On the court, the Alley Cats were one of the most successful franchises in ABA
history, posting a 27-4 record. Their winning percentage is only topped by that of the 2005-2006 Utah Snowbears
, who were 25-1. The Alley Cats were coached by Greg Graham
. Despite this level of success, the second seed Alley Cats were upset by the 13th seed Strong Island Sound
. Off the court, the Alley Cats struggled. Crowds hovered around 400-500 fans. The team was also featured in a SLAM Magazine
story.
. In addition to this, the team also hired Carlos Knox as head coach, and moved home games to the Wigwam
, a larger venue. The Alley Cats also became part of the Trinity Sports and Entertainment Group (led by NFL
Quarterback Jay Fiedler
, and remain there to this day.
While the Alley Cats enjoyed the comforts of a set schedule and a larger arena, success was hard to come by both on and off the court. The Alley Cats finished a mediocre 23-25. Brights spots were found in Shaun Fountain, who led the team in scoring and was named CBA Newcomer of the Year, and Will Caudle, who was named to the CBA All-Rookie Team. The Alley Cats did not make the playoffs, as for 2006–2007, only the top two teams in the league made the playoffs. Off the court success was limited as well, the Anderson Herald-Bulletin reported that the team was having considerable difficulty marketing itself.
(formerly the Florida Pit Bulls) and the Indiana Alley Cats (fully acquired in May, 2007), both of which played in the ABA (American Basketball Association) during the 2005-2006 season. Both teams were ranked in the top 5 ABA teams throughout the 2005-2006 season. It was also revealed that over $800,000 had been poured into the team since Trinity took over operations. Another announcement stated that the Alley Cats would not resume play until 2008-2009; but the team appears to be defunct.
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
(CBA). They are based in Anderson, Indiana
Anderson, Indiana
Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is the principal city of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Madison county. Anderson is the headquarters of the Church of God and home of Anderson University, which is...
and formerly played at Anderson High School Wigwam
Anderson High School Wigwam
Anderson High School Wigwam is an indoor arena in Anderson, Indiana. The current version hosts home games for the Anderson High School Indians and was home to the Indiana Alley Cats of the Continental Basketball Association, but is now home of the Anderson Champions of the American Basketball...
. The team was formerly a part of the American Basketball Association
American Basketball Association (21st century)
The American Basketball Association, often abbreviated as ABA, is a semi-professional men's basketball league that was founded in 1999. The current ABA has no affiliation with the original American Basketball Association that merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976...
.
2005-2006
The Alley Cats were originally announced as an expansion franchise for Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. Later on, however, the team moved to Anderson, where they played at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium, on the campus of Anderson University
Anderson University (Indiana)
Anderson University is an accredited private Christian liberal arts university in Anderson, Indiana. The college is affiliated with the Church of God . Anderson University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and the society. In 2010, U.S...
. On the court, the Alley Cats were one of the most successful franchises in ABA
American Basketball Association (21st century)
The American Basketball Association, often abbreviated as ABA, is a semi-professional men's basketball league that was founded in 1999. The current ABA has no affiliation with the original American Basketball Association that merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976...
history, posting a 27-4 record. Their winning percentage is only topped by that of the 2005-2006 Utah Snowbears
Utah Snowbears
The Utah Snowbears were a basketball team in the revived American Basketball Association based in Taylorsville, Utah for the 2004-2005 season. The team played its home games in the Lifetime Activities Center on the Redwood Campus of Salt Lake Community College...
, who were 25-1. The Alley Cats were coached by Greg Graham
Greg Graham
Gregory Lawrence Graham is a retired American professional basketball player....
. Despite this level of success, the second seed Alley Cats were upset by the 13th seed Strong Island Sound
Strong Island Sound
The Strong Island Sound were an American Basketball Association team, that played their home games at Suffolk County Community College in Long Island, New York's Suffolk County...
. Off the court, the Alley Cats struggled. Crowds hovered around 400-500 fans. The team was also featured in a SLAM Magazine
SLAM Magazine
SLAM Magazine is an American basketball magazine in circulation since 1994, published by Source Interlink. SLAM publishes nine issues a year to its circulation of over 500,000 readers worldwide.-History:...
story.
2006-2007
Although the Alley Cats were considered an upper-echelon team, they chose to join the CBAContinental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
. In addition to this, the team also hired Carlos Knox as head coach, and moved home games to the Wigwam
Anderson High School Wigwam
Anderson High School Wigwam is an indoor arena in Anderson, Indiana. The current version hosts home games for the Anderson High School Indians and was home to the Indiana Alley Cats of the Continental Basketball Association, but is now home of the Anderson Champions of the American Basketball...
, a larger venue. The Alley Cats also became part of the Trinity Sports and Entertainment Group (led by NFL
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
Quarterback Jay Fiedler
Jay Fiedler
Jay Brian Fiedler is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League.-Early life and high school years:Fiedler was born to a Jewish family on Long Island in Oceanside, New York...
, and remain there to this day.
While the Alley Cats enjoyed the comforts of a set schedule and a larger arena, success was hard to come by both on and off the court. The Alley Cats finished a mediocre 23-25. Brights spots were found in Shaun Fountain, who led the team in scoring and was named CBA Newcomer of the Year, and Will Caudle, who was named to the CBA All-Rookie Team. The Alley Cats did not make the playoffs, as for 2006–2007, only the top two teams in the league made the playoffs. Off the court success was limited as well, the Anderson Herald-Bulletin reported that the team was having considerable difficulty marketing itself.
2007-2009
In a statement released by Trinity Sports & Entertainment Group, it was revealed that the Alley Cats were planning to move, most likely to Indianapolis Trinity Sports & Entertainment Group was formed to acquire and manage professional sports franchises domestically and internationally and to provide quality, affordable entertainment to the masses. The Company owns 100% of both the Miami MajestyMiami Majesty
The Miami Majesty was a team of the Continental Basketball Association based in Miami-Dade County, Florida.The team was formerly the Florida Pit Bulls, a member of the American Basketball Association, and played their home games in the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida...
(formerly the Florida Pit Bulls) and the Indiana Alley Cats (fully acquired in May, 2007), both of which played in the ABA (American Basketball Association) during the 2005-2006 season. Both teams were ranked in the top 5 ABA teams throughout the 2005-2006 season. It was also revealed that over $800,000 had been poured into the team since Trinity took over operations. Another announcement stated that the Alley Cats would not resume play until 2008-2009; but the team appears to be defunct.
Standings
| Regular Season | |||||||
| Year | Wins | Losses | Percentage | Points | League | Division | |
| 2005-2006 (ABA) | 27 | 4 | .871 | The ABA does not use a point system. | 1st - ABA | 1st - Freddie Lewis Division | |
| 2006-2007 (CBA) | 23 | 25 | .479 | 163.5 | 3rd - CBA | 3rd - American Division | |