International Basketball League (2005-)
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The International Basketball League (IBL) is a professional men's spring basketball
league featuring teams from the West Coast
, Rocky Mountains
, Western Canada
, and the Midwest. In 2010 the Albany Legends
became the first team in the Northeastern United States. They have also featured teams from the People's Republic of China
and Japan
which temporarily relocated to the United States
for the IBL season. The IBL summer season runs from the end of March through June with playoffs in July. The IBL winter season runs from the end of November through January with playoffs in January.
area sports promoter Mikal Duilio, the league features rules designed to create a fast-paced, high-scoring brand of basketball
. Duilio first began planning for the league with a series of test games in Portland and Seattle
in November 2003. These games featured a mixture of traditional college and NBA rules, plus three rules created specifically for the league:
The test games proved popular and resulted in the founding of the IBL in August 2004. Founded with 8 teams, the league expanded to 17 by the start of the season in April 2005. Each team played approximately 20 regular season games, most of them centered around their home region, with the teams with the two best records playing in a championship game at the end of the season. The Battle Creek Knights
won the inaugural title by going undefeated in the regular season and beating the Dayton Jets
in the finals.
In the league's first year, the up-tempo rules resulted in the average team scoring 126.9 points per game, nearly 30 points more than the NBA team average in 2004-05, and slightly higher than the NBA record for points per game by a team in a single season, set by the Denver Nuggets
in 1981-82.
In 2010, the league launched a winter division which saw 9 different teams compete. Four teams played an entire schedule and thus made them eligible for the playoffs.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
league featuring teams from the West Coast
West Coast of the United States
West Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in...
, Rocky Mountains
Mountain States
thumb|300px|Regional definitions vary from source to source. The states shown in dark red are always included, while the striped states are usually considered part of the same region called the Mountain States....
, Western Canada
Western Canada
Western Canada, also referred to as the Western provinces and commonly as the West, is a region of Canada that includes the four provinces west of the province of Ontario.- Provinces :...
, and the Midwest. In 2010 the Albany Legends
Albany Legends
The Albany Legends are a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League .-2010 season:The team was established in 2010 by an independent and locally owned organization, a year after the Albany Patroons went defunct...
became the first team in the Northeastern United States. They have also featured teams from the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
which temporarily relocated to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for the IBL season. The IBL summer season runs from the end of March through June with playoffs in July. The IBL winter season runs from the end of November through January with playoffs in January.
History
Founded by PortlandPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
area sports promoter Mikal Duilio, the league features rules designed to create a fast-paced, high-scoring brand of basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
. Duilio first began planning for the league with a series of test games in Portland and Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
in November 2003. These games featured a mixture of traditional college and NBA rules, plus three rules created specifically for the league:
- 1. The "Immediate Inbound" Rule: After a made basket, the referee will throw the ball to a nearby player, instead of a player throwing in the ball from under the basket, to eliminate wasted time.
- 2. A 22-second shot clock is used instead of the NBA's 24. A defensive non-shooting foul or kicked ball resets it to 12.
The test games proved popular and resulted in the founding of the IBL in August 2004. Founded with 8 teams, the league expanded to 17 by the start of the season in April 2005. Each team played approximately 20 regular season games, most of them centered around their home region, with the teams with the two best records playing in a championship game at the end of the season. The Battle Creek Knights
Battle Creek Knights
The Battle Creek Knights are a team in the Independent Basketball Association located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They previously played in the Premier Basketball League and in the International Basketball League.-2005 season:...
won the inaugural title by going undefeated in the regular season and beating the Dayton Jets
Dayton Jets
The Dayton Jets were a team in the International Basketball League based in Dayton, Ohio. The team made the championship game their first year....
in the finals.
In the league's first year, the up-tempo rules resulted in the average team scoring 126.9 points per game, nearly 30 points more than the NBA team average in 2004-05, and slightly higher than the NBA record for points per game by a team in a single season, set by the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
in 1981-82.
In 2010, the league launched a winter division which saw 9 different teams compete. Four teams played an entire schedule and thus made them eligible for the playoffs.
Full Members
| Team | City | Arena | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Legends Albany Legends The Albany Legends are a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League .-2010 season:The team was established in 2010 by an independent and locally owned organization, a year after the Albany Patroons went defunct... |
Albany, New York Albany, New York Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River... |
Christian Brothers Academy Christian Brothers Academy (Albany, New York) Christian Brothers Academy is a Catholic college preparatory junior and senior high school for boys founded in 1859 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers . Located within the Colonie School District and the school is located in the town of Colonie, New York near the Albany International Airport on... |
2010 |
| Bellingham Slam Bellingham Slam The Bellingham Slam is a professional basketball team that plays in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the American Basketball Association. They were originally expected to play in Everett, Washington, but were relocated to Bellingham, Washington under the ownership of... |
Bellingham, Washington Bellingham, Washington Bellingham is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is the twelfth-largest city in the state. Situated on Bellingham Bay, Bellingham is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia... |
Whatcom Pavilion Whatcom Pavilion The Whatcom Pavilion is a 1,100 seat multi-purpose arena located in Bellingham, Washington, United States on the campus of Whatcom Community College. It is home to the Whatcom Community College Orcas and the Bellingham Slam of the International Basketball League.-External links:*... |
2005 |
| Edmonton Energy Edmonton Energy The Edmonton Energy is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League, formerly known as the Edmonton Chill. The Chill name was revoked in August 2008 after allegations of misconduct were filed with the league regarding Troy Barns, the majority shareholder in the team.On 27... |
Edmonton, Alberta | GO Centre | 2007 |
| Great Lakes All-Stars | Road Only Team | N/A | 2010 |
| Los Angeles Lightning | Thousand Oaks, California Thousand Oaks, California Thousand Oaks is a city in southeastern Ventura County, California, in the United States. It was named after the many oak trees that grace the area, and the city seal is adorned with an oak.... |
Gilbert Sports Arena | 2008 |
| Olympia Reign Olympia Reign The Olympia Reign are a basketball team in the International Basketball League . They were founded in 2008 and play in the Nisqually Tribe Youth Recreation Center. They are based in Olympia, Washington.They have 10 players including Michael Ward, Marcus Wright, and Jimmy Anderson.The owner is... |
Olympia, Washington Olympia, Washington Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. The population was 46,478 at the 2010 census... |
Nisqually Tribe Youth Recreation Center | 2008 |
| Portland Chinooks Portland Chinooks The Portland Chinooks are a franchise in the International Basketball League based in Portland, Oregon and owned by local businessman Terry Emmert.... |
Beaverton, Oregon Beaverton, Oregon Beaverton is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, seven miles west of Portland in the Tualatin River Valley.As of the 2010 census, the population is 90,267. This makes it the second-largest city in the county and Oregon's sixth-largest city... |
Beaverton Hoop YMCA | 2009 |
| USA All-Stars USA All-Stars The USA All-Stars is a developmental basketball team in the International Basketball League. The All-Stars are owned and operated by the league. The team will be made up of players which participated in camps, each being signed for six weeks. They will play an all road schedule which will be held... |
Portland, Oregon Portland, Oregon Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States... |
Road-Only | 2008 |
| Vancouver Volcanoes Vancouver Volcanoes The Vancouver Volcanoes are an International Basketball League franchise in Vancouver, Washington. The team has played at several arenas throughout their existence and will play in the O'Connell Sports Center on the campus of Clark College.-2005 Season:... |
Vancouver, Washington Vancouver, Washington Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington. Incorporated in 1857, it is the fourth largest city in the state with a 2010 census population of 161,791 as of April 1, 2010... |
O'Connell Sports Center O'Connell Sports Center The O'Connell Sports Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Vancouver, Washington, United States on the campus of Clark College. It is home to the Clark College Penguins and the Vancouver Volcanoes of the International Basketball League.-External links:*... |
2005 |
| West Coast Hotshots Central Oregon Hotshots The Central Oregon Hotshots are a team in the International Basketball League based in Bend, Oregon. Coached by JJ Anderson, the Hotshots had a remotely successful inaugural campaign, going 11-11. Hotshot Ashley Champion finished third in scoring at 27.4 ppg... |
Bend, Oregon Bend, Oregon Bend is a city in and the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States, and the principal city of the Bend, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bend is Central Oregon's largest city, and, despite its modest size, is the de facto metropolis of the region, owing to the low population... |
Mountain View High School Mountain View High School (Bend, Oregon) Mountain View High School is a public high school located in Bend, Oregon, United States.-History:Mountain View High School opened in 1979 as the second high school in the greater Bend, Oregon, area... |
2005 |
Branding Teams
| Team | City | Arena | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Raptors | Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data... |
Precision High School | 2009 |
| Florida Winning Ways | Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... |
2011 | |
| Las Vegas Pride | Henderson, Nevada Henderson, Nevada -Demographics:According to the 2000 census, there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,200.8 people per square mile . There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile... |
Henderson International School | 2009 |
| New Jersey Titans | Hoboken, New Jersey Hoboken, New Jersey Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 50,005. The city is part of the New York metropolitan area and contains Hoboken Terminal, a major transportation hub for the region... |
2011 | |
| Ohio Hidden Gems | Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city... |
Road Only Team | 2010 |
| Tacoma Tide Tacoma Tide (IBL) The Tacoma Tide are a basketball team set to begin play for the 2009 International Basketball League season. Playing their home games at Stadium High School, the Tide is owned by the USL Premier Development League franchise of the same name.-External links:... |
Tacoma, Washington Tacoma, Washington Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to... |
Curtis Senior High School Curtis Senior High School For the school of the same name in Staten Island, see Curtis High School.Curtis Senior High School is a public high school located in University Place, Washington.... |
2009 |
| Yakima 2011 | Yakima, Washington Yakima, Washington Yakima is an American city southeast of Mount Rainier National Park and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States, and the eighth largest city by population in the state itself. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,196 and a metropolitan population of... |
Yakima SunDome Yakima SunDome The Yakima SunDome is a 6,195 seat multi-purpose arena in Yakima, Washington. It was built in 1990, on the Central Washington State Fairgrounds and often serves as an exhibit hall during the fair. Bea Noel of Yakima developed the first vision of building a multi purpose facility on the Yakima Fair... |
2010 |
| Yamhill Highflyers | McMinnville, Oregon McMinnville, Oregon McMinnville is the county seat and largest city of Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. According to Oregon Geographic Names, it was named by its founder, William T. Newby , an early immigrant on the Oregon Trail, for his hometown of McMinnville, Tennessee... |
McMinnville High School McMinnville High School McMinnville High School is a public high school located in McMinnville, Oregon, United States.-History:Prior to 1876, high school students in the McMinnville attended school at McMinnville College. From 1876 to 1910, McMinnville offered a two-year high school education through the Cook School... , Linfield College Linfield College Linfield College is an American private institution of higher learning located in McMinnville, Oregon, United States. As a four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts and sciences college with a campus in Portland, Oregon, it also has an adult degree program located in eight communities throughout the... |
2009 |
Joined other leagues
- Akron Cougars (joined the Universal Basketball League. The league folded before the first season.)
- Battle Creek KnightsBattle Creek KnightsThe Battle Creek Knights are a team in the Independent Basketball Association located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They previously played in the Premier Basketball League and in the International Basketball League.-2005 season:...
(joined the Independent Basketball AssociationIndependent Basketball AssociationThe 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:-...
) - Dayton Air StrikersDayton Air StrikersThe Dayton Air Strikers are a team in the Premier Basketball League. They started play as an expansion franchise of the Premier Basketball League in the 2011 season, then joined the International Basketball League as a "branding team" in the spring of 2011. Subsequently, they left the IBL after the...
(rejoined the Premier Basketball LeaguePremier Basketball LeagueThe Premier Basketball League, often abbreviated to the PBL, is a men's professional basketball minor league in the United States that began play in January 2008. The league had ten teams for the 2008 season and thirteen teams for the 2009 season. Nine teams from Canada and the United States...
) - Gary SplashGary SplashThe Gary Splash are a professional basketball team that plays in the Independent Basketball Association. They are based in Gary, Indiana. They play their home games at the Genesis Convention Center. They previously were members of the International Basketball League.- External links :**...
(joined the Independent Basketball AssociationIndependent Basketball AssociationThe 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:-... - Holland BlastHolland BlastThe 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...
(joined the Independent Basketball AssociationIndependent Basketball AssociationThe 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:-...
) - Lake County All-Stars (joined the Independent Basketball AssociationIndependent Basketball AssociationThe 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:-...
) - Lansing CapitalsLansing CapitalsThe Lansing Capitals are a charter member of the Independent Basketball Association. Founded in 2006, the Capitals were originally members of the International Basketball League. They played a full season in 2006 and a partial season in 2007. They did not play again until 2010 when they returned...
(joined the Independent Basketball AssociationIndependent Basketball AssociationThe 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:-...
) - Kankakee County Soldiers (left to form the Independent Basketball AssociationIndependent Basketball AssociationThe 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:-...
) - Salem StampedeSalem StampedeThe Salem Stampede are a basketball team from Salem, Oregon that played in the International Basketball League from 2005–2007. The Stampede played home games in the Salem Armory, which seats 3,000 for basketball...
(joined the National Athletic Basketball LeagueNational Athletic Basketball LeagueThe National Athletic Basketball League is a men's spring basketball league featuring teams from the West Coast.The first season 2010 NABL Season Recap:...
) - Santa Barbara BreakersSanta Barbara BreakersThe Santa Barbara Breakers are a team that plays in the West Coast Pro Basketball League.They team's maiden season began on April 13, 2007 in the International Basketball League. The team featured several former NBA players, such as Toby Bailey, Fred Vinson, Samaki Walker and Lamond Murray...
(joined the West Coast Pro Basketball LeagueWest Coast Pro Basketball LeagueThe West Coast Professional Basketball League, often abbreviated to the WCBL, is an international professional men's spring basketball league featuring teams from the West Coast of the United States and China.-Current clubs:...
) - Snohomish County ExplosionSnohomish County ExplosionThe Snohomish County Explosion are a National Athletic Basketball team. The team was based in Everett, Washington in 2007 and now in Monroe, Washington from 2008 and forward. The Explosion is owned by Courtyard Media Foundation, whose current President Nathan Mumm oversees team operations...
(joined the National Athletic Basketball LeagueNational Athletic Basketball LeagueThe National Athletic Basketball League is a men's spring basketball league featuring teams from the West Coast.The first season 2010 NABL Season Recap:...
) - Washington Raptors (joined the American Basketball AssociationAmerican Basketball Association (2000–present)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...
) - West Virginia WildWest Virginia WildThe West Virginia Wild is a basketball team that plays in the Mountain State Basketball League. Formerly, they played in the American Basketball Association, International Basketball League and then later joined the National Professional Basketball League. The team is based in Charleston, West...
(joined the National Professional Basketball LeagueNational Professional Basketball League (2007-)The National Professional Basketball League, often abbreviated to the NPBL, was an American men's professional basketball minor league featuring teams from the East Coast of the United States which played for two seasons....
then the American Basketball AssociationAmerican Basketball Association (2000–present)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...
)
Complete team list
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Lake County Lakers The Lake County Lakers are a franchise in the International Basketball League, who will play home games in six sites throughout Lake County, Illinois.The team, owned by Shawn Chism , has not yet announced a coach.-2006 Venues:... (2006) Lansing Capitals The Lansing Capitals are a charter member of the Independent Basketball Association. Founded in 2006, the Capitals were originally members of the International Basketball League. They played a full season in 2006 and a partial season in 2007. They did not play again until 2010 when they returned... (2006–07, 2010-11) Las Vegas Stars (basketball) The Las Vegas Stars was a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League. The inaugural head coach was George Tarkanian, son of famed coach Jerry Tarkanian... (2007–08) L.A. Lightning The Los Angeles Lightning is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League. The Lightning are owned by Mark Harwell, an entertainment industry executive and will play in the Gilbert Sports Arena on the campus of California Lutheran University... (2008–present) Macomb County Mustangs The Macomb County Mustangs are an International Basketball League team who plays in Center Line, Michigan.Despite having three players in the top 25 scorers, and three all-stars , the team was a dismal 4-16, seventh in the east... (2005–06) Mahoning Valley Wildcats The Mahoning Valley Wildcats , were a team in the International Basketball League based in Struthers, Ohio. The team shared its name with the mascot of Struthers High School, whose gym they shared.... (2005) Marysville Meteors The Marysville Meteors were a professional basketball team located in Marysville, Ohio, United States.-2006 season:The Meteors played with the Columbus Cyclones nickname during the 2006 season, all home games were played at Westerville North High School. The team finished 20-3, and played in the... (2007), as Columbus Cyclones (2006) Nippon Tornadoes The Nippon Tornadoes are a team of the International Basketball League to begin play for the 2009 season. A representative team from the Japanese Basketball Academy, the Tornadoes are based in Matsuyama, Ehime, but maintain a national identity and will play their full 20-game schedule on the... (2008–09) Oakland Slammers The Oakland Slammers, based in Oakland, California were members of the International Basketball League for two seasons, and completed their second season in the league in 2006... (2005–06) Olympia Reign The Olympia Reign are a basketball team in the International Basketball League . They were founded in 2008 and play in the Nisqually Tribe Youth Recreation Center. They are based in Olympia, Washington.They have 10 players including Michael Ward, Marcus Wright, and Jimmy Anderson.The owner is... (2008–present) Portland Chinooks The Portland Chinooks are a franchise in the International Basketball League based in Portland, Oregon and owned by local businessman Terry Emmert.... (2005–08; 2011-present), as Oregon Waves Oregon Waves The Oregon Waves are a team of the International Basketball League set to begin play for the 2009 season. Based in Beaverton, the Waves play at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA. The Waves are the second IBL franchise in the Portland metropolitan area after the folding of the charter IBL franchise Portland... (2009-11) Salem Stampede The Salem Stampede are a basketball team from Salem, Oregon that played in the International Basketball League from 2005–2007. The Stampede played home games in the Salem Armory, which seats 3,000 for basketball... (2006–07) Santa Barbara Breakers The Santa Barbara Breakers are a team that plays in the West Coast Pro Basketball League.They team's maiden season began on April 13, 2007 in the International Basketball League. The team featured several former NBA players, such as Toby Bailey, Fred Vinson, Samaki Walker and Lamond Murray... (2007) Seattle Mountaineers The Seattle Mountaineers are an International Basketball League and American Basketball Association team based in Auburn, Washington. Home games are played at Green River Community College.The team is a non-profit organization and coached by Don Sims... (2006–07) Shaanxi Kylins The Foshan Longlions are a basketball team in the Chinese Basketball Association, based in Foshan, Guangdong... (2008) Snohomish County Explosion The Snohomish County Explosion are a National Athletic Basketball team. The team was based in Everett, Washington in 2007 and now in Monroe, Washington from 2008 and forward. The Explosion is owned by Courtyard Media Foundation, whose current President Nathan Mumm oversees team operations... (2008–09), as Everett Explosion (2007) Tacoma Tide (IBL) The Tacoma Tide are a basketball team set to begin play for the 2009 International Basketball League season. Playing their home games at Stadium High School, the Tide is owned by the USL Premier Development League franchise of the same name.-External links:... (2009–present) Tacoma Jets The Tacoma Thunder were an International Basketball League team based in Tacoma, Washington. The Tacoma Jets were named the Tacoma Thunder for their first two campaigns, but were renamed in the off-season after an ownership change to the JETS... (2007), as Tacoma Thunder (2005–06) USA All-Stars The USA All-Stars is a developmental basketball team in the International Basketball League. The All-Stars are owned and operated by the league. The team will be made up of players which participated in camps, each being signed for six weeks. They will play an all road schedule which will be held... (2008–present) Vancouver Volcanoes The Vancouver Volcanoes are an International Basketball League franchise in Vancouver, Washington. The team has played at several arenas throughout their existence and will play in the O'Connell Sports Center on the campus of Clark College.-2005 Season:... (2005–present) Washington Raptors The Washington Raptors are an American Basketball Association franchise based in Chehalis, Washington and Fresno, California. In the past they played in the International Basketball League.... (2007) West Virginia Wild The West Virginia Wild is a basketball team that plays in the Mountain State Basketball League. Formerly, they played in the American Basketball Association, International Basketball League and then later joined the National Professional Basketball League. The team is based in Charleston, West... (2006) Yamhill High Flyers The Yamhill High Flyers is a first-year International Basketball League team based in McMinnville, Oregon. When it begins play in 2009 it will be the first professional sports franchise of Yamhill County, Oregon. The team was founded by owner/general manager Eric Bailey in 2009 and is operated by... (2009–present) |
IBL Champions
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Battle Creek Knights Battle Creek Knights The Battle Creek Knights are a team in the Independent Basketball Association located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They previously played in the Premier Basketball League and in the International Basketball League.-2005 season:... |
124-121 | Dayton Jets Dayton Jets The Dayton Jets were a team in the International Basketball League based in Dayton, Ohio. The team made the championship game their first year.... |
| 2006 | Elkhart Express Elkhart Express The Elkhart Express were an International Basketball League team based in Elkhart, Indiana. The team won the 2006 and 2007 IBL championships. The Express officially released that they were folding on January 5, 2009... |
119-108 (OT) | Columbus Cyclones |
| 2007 | Elkhart Express Elkhart Express The Elkhart Express were an International Basketball League team based in Elkhart, Indiana. The team won the 2006 and 2007 IBL championships. The Express officially released that they were folding on January 5, 2009... |
113-109 | Portland Chinooks Portland Chinooks The Portland Chinooks are a franchise in the International Basketball League based in Portland, Oregon and owned by local businessman Terry Emmert.... |
| 2008 | Bellingham Slam Bellingham Slam The Bellingham Slam is a professional basketball team that plays in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the American Basketball Association. They were originally expected to play in Everett, Washington, but were relocated to Bellingham, Washington under the ownership of... |
118-111 | Elkhart Express Elkhart Express The Elkhart Express were an International Basketball League team based in Elkhart, Indiana. The team won the 2006 and 2007 IBL championships. The Express officially released that they were folding on January 5, 2009... |
| 2009 | L.A. Lightning L.A. Lightning The Los Angeles Lightning is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League. The Lightning are owned by Mark Harwell, an entertainment industry executive and will play in the Gilbert Sports Arena on the campus of California Lutheran University... |
2 games - 1 game | Oregon Waves Oregon Waves The Oregon Waves are a team of the International Basketball League set to begin play for the 2009 season. Based in Beaverton, the Waves play at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA. The Waves are the second IBL franchise in the Portland metropolitan area after the folding of the charter IBL franchise Portland... |
| 2010 Summer | Albany Legends Albany Legends The Albany Legends are a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League .-2010 season:The team was established in 2010 by an independent and locally owned organization, a year after the Albany Patroons went defunct... |
126-111 | Bellingham Slam Bellingham Slam The Bellingham Slam is a professional basketball team that plays in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the American Basketball Association. They were originally expected to play in Everett, Washington, but were relocated to Bellingham, Washington under the ownership of... |
| 2010 Winter | Kankakee County Soldiers | 88-87 | Gary Splash Gary Splash The Gary Splash are a professional basketball team that plays in the Independent Basketball Association. They are based in Gary, Indiana. They play their home games at the Genesis Convention Center. They previously were members of the International Basketball League.- External links :**... |
| 2011 Summer | Vancouver Volcanoes Vancouver Volcanoes The Vancouver Volcanoes are an International Basketball League franchise in Vancouver, Washington. The team has played at several arenas throughout their existence and will play in the O'Connell Sports Center on the campus of Clark College.-2005 Season:... |
124-116 | Edmonton Energy Edmonton Energy The Edmonton Energy is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League, formerly known as the Edmonton Chill. The Chill name was revoked in August 2008 after allegations of misconduct were filed with the league regarding Troy Barns, the majority shareholder in the team.On 27... |
Championships by Team
| Team | Championships | Summer Years | Winter Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Express Elkhart Express The Elkhart Express were an International Basketball League team based in Elkhart, Indiana. The team won the 2006 and 2007 IBL championships. The Express officially released that they were folding on January 5, 2009... |
2 | 2006, 2007 | |
| Albany Legends Albany Legends The Albany Legends are a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League .-2010 season:The team was established in 2010 by an independent and locally owned organization, a year after the Albany Patroons went defunct... |
1 | 2010 | |
| Battle Creek Knights Battle Creek Knights The Battle Creek Knights are a team in the Independent Basketball Association located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They previously played in the Premier Basketball League and in the International Basketball League.-2005 season:... |
1 | 2005 | |
| Bellingham Slam Bellingham Slam The Bellingham Slam is a professional basketball team that plays in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the American Basketball Association. They were originally expected to play in Everett, Washington, but were relocated to Bellingham, Washington under the ownership of... |
1 | 2008 | |
| Kankakee County Soldiers | 1 | 2010 | |
| Los Angeles Lightning | 1 | 2009 | |
| Vancouver Volcanoes Vancouver Volcanoes The Vancouver Volcanoes are an International Basketball League franchise in Vancouver, Washington. The team has played at several arenas throughout their existence and will play in the O'Connell Sports Center on the campus of Clark College.-2005 Season:... |
1 | 2011 |
Players
- Kyle Keyes, point guard for the Vancouver TitansVancouver TitansThe BC Titans were a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League located in Langley, British Columbia. The team name was announced on April 2, 2008 and the Titans started play in 2009. The Titans play all home games at the Langley Event Centre. The Titans join the Edmonton...
, is the son of famous adult film actor Johnny KeyesJohnny KeyesJohnny Keyes is an African American pornographic actor. He is among the earliest African American porn stars. He was also a boxer prior to working in porn....
. - Bryon RussellBryon RussellBryon Demetrise Russell is an American basketball player. During an NBA career that spanned from 1993 to 2006, he played for the Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers and was a key member of the Utah Jazz, helping them reach back-to-back NBA finals appearances in 1997 and 1998...
, former Utah JazzUtah JazzThe Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
star - Dennis RodmanDennis RodmanDennis Keith Rodman is a retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was nicknamed "Dennis the Menace" and "The...
, former Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
player and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member - Tim HardawayTim HardawayTimothy Duane "Tim" Hardaway is a retired American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and who in his prime was one of the league's best point guards...
, former Golden State WarriorsGolden State WarriorsThe Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
star - Toby BaileyToby BaileyJohn Garfield "Toby" Bailey is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Bailey played four years of college basketball at UCLA, being part of the Bruins squad that won the 1995 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. In the championship game against Arkansas, Bailey scored...
, former UCLA player and NCAA Champion and NBA player - Fred VinsonFred Vinson (basketball)Frederick O'Neal Vinson is a retired American professional basketball player formerly in the NBA. At 6'4" and 190 lb he played guard....
, former Seattle SuperSonicsSeattle SuperSonicsThe Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
player and current NBA Assistant Coach - Lamond MurrayLamond MurrayLamond Maurice Murray is an American professional basketball player who last played with the NBA's New Jersey Nets. In 2009, Lamond Murray joined the Bahrain Basketball Association in Bahrain...
, 13 year NBA Veteran - Shawn KempShawn KempShawn T. Kemp is a former American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Second Team member.-Early years:...
, former Seattle SuperSonics star - David JacksonDavid JacksonDavid Jackson may refer to:*David Jackson , American physician, Continental Congressman for Pennsylvania*David Edward Jackson , American explorer, frontiersman, and trapper...
, former NBA player and Euroleague player, former Oregon Duck - Bryson Mackenzie, NBA Summerleague
- Russ Hicks, NBA Training Camp (LA Lakers)
Coaches
- Logan Vander VeldenLogan Vander VeldenLogan Vander Velden is an American former professional basketball player. He was a member of the 1995-96 Los Angeles Clippers team for 15 games. Vander Velden attended high school in his home town of Valders, and is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.- External links :* @...
, head coach of the Battle Creek KnightsBattle Creek KnightsThe Battle Creek Knights are a team in the Independent Basketball Association located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They previously played in the Premier Basketball League and in the International Basketball League.-2005 season:...
and former Los Angeles ClipperLos Angeles ClippersThe Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... - Rob Ridnour, head coach of the Bellingham SlamBellingham SlamThe Bellingham Slam is a professional basketball team that plays in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the American Basketball Association. They were originally expected to play in Everett, Washington, but were relocated to Bellingham, Washington under the ownership of...
and father of Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota TimberwolvesThe Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
guard Luke RidnourLuke RidnourLucas Robin "Luke" Ridnour is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was born in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and grew up in Blaine, Washington.- High school career :...