Vancouver Volcanoes

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Vancouver Volcanoes
Basketball team logo.jpg
DivisionWestern
League IBL 2005-2014
TBL
2021–present
Founded2005
HistoryVancouver Volcanoes
2005–2014
Vancouver Volcanoes
2021–present
Arena Mountain View High School
2007
O'Connell Sports Center
2008–2014, 2021-present
Location Vancouver, Washington
Team colors    
PresidentCurtis Hill
Head coachCalvin Hampton Curtis Hill
OwnershipCurtis Hill
Championships1 (2011)
Division titles3
Website vancouvervolcanoes.com

The Vancouver Volcanoes are a professional basketball team based in Vancouver, Washington that plays in The Basketball League (TBL). Previously, the team competed in the International Basketball League [1] The team has played at several arenas throughout their existence and will play in the O'Connell Sports Center.

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History

International Basketball League (2005–2014)

The team's 2005 inaugural season was a huge disappointment. The team started 0–7, and went on to go 4–18. The Volcanoes were led in scoring by Charles McKinney (20.7 ppg). Despite high hopes in 2006, the Volcanoes were mediocre again, posting a 4–21 record. Brad Lechtenberg led the team in scoring at 25.0 ppg. He and Kevin "Pip" Bloodsaw (19.6 ppg) were IBL All-Stars in 2006.

During the 2011 season, the Vancouver Volcanoes began to show signs of success both on and off the court for team owner Bryan Hunter. [2] The team won its first IBL title, defeating Edmonton. [3] The franchise were runners-up in the 2013 and 2014 seasons before the IBL ceased operations in 2014. The Volcanoes played in the 2015 Portland Pro-Am before also ceasing operations.[ citation needed ]

Rebirth (2021–present)

On November 2, 2020, The Basketball League (TBL) announced the Portland Storm was approved as expansion franchise for the 2021 season owned by Curtis Hill. [4] The team decided to sit out for the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the 2022 season, former team owner of the Vancouver Volcanoes, Bryan Hunter sold the team's image and rights to Curtis Hill, who relocated his Portland Storm to Vancouver Washington.

In 2022 The team was coached by Head Coach Jeff Perrault and Assistant Coach Curtis Hill and the team finished 7-17. Guard Jaylyn Richardson made All TBL Western Conference 1st team while Guard Andre McCowan made 2nd team.

In 2023 the Volcanoes were coached by Associate Head Coaches Curtis Hill and Calvin Hampton. The team finished with a 8-15 record and was eliminated by the Salem Capitals in the play in game. Guard Jaylyn Richardson made All TBL 2nd Team and made 1st Team All Western Conference.

In 2024 the Volcanoes finished the regular season 1st in the Pacific West Division with a 16-4 record. The Volcanoes were eliminated by The Seattle Super Hawks in the Pacific Northwest Finals. Markus Golder made the TBL All Star Game. [5] [6]

Season-by-season

Regular Season
YearWinsLossesPercentageLeagueDivision
2005418.18115th - IBL8th - Western Division
2006421.16023rd - IBL12th - Western Division
2007617.26017th - IBL4th - Western Division
2008187.7204th - IBL2nd - Western Division
2009158.6524th - IBL2nd - Continental Division
2010167.6965th - IBL1st - Continental Division
2011156.7141st - IBL1st - Continental Division
2012119.5505th - IBL3rd - Continental Division
2013165.7623rd - IBL3rd - International Division
2014136.6842nd - IBL3rd - International Division
Total218104.678

Coaching roster

Head CoachSeason
Coach Terrence Dickenson2005-2006
Coach Jason Philips2007
Coach Theo Epstein2008-2009
Coach Bryan Hunter2010-2012
Coach Joe Navarro 2012-2014
Coach Jeff Perrault2022
Coach Calvin Hampton/Coach Curtis Hill2023-Present

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References

  1. ↑ "IBL - Vancouver Volcanoes".
  2. ↑ "Vancouver Volcanoes, the city's International Basketball League team, shows signs of success on the court and in the stands". The Oregonian . 24 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "Volcanoes stand tall as IBL champs Vancouver runs past Edmonton to claim first hoop title". The Columbian . 3 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "TBL adds Portland Storm as Newest Member of growing pro basketball league". TBL. October 23, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Vancouver Volcanoes basketball returns, joins fast-growing league". The Columbian . 24 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "Portland Storm move to Vancouver and rebrand as the Volcanoes". TBL. May 24, 2021.
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