Gary Steelheads

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Gary Steelheads
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League CBA 2000
IBL 2000–2001
CBA 2001–2006
USBL 2007
IBL 2008
Founded2000
HistoryGary Steelheads
2000–2008
Arena Genesis Convention Center
2000–2008
Capacity6,500
Location Gary, Indiana
Team colorsNavy blue, light blue, gray
Head coach Rob Spon
OwnershipShowtime Sports and Entertainment, LLC
Championships0

The Gary Steelheads were a professional basketball team. They played in the International Basketball League (IBL), Continental Basketball Association (CBA), and the United States Basketball League (USBL). They were based in Gary, Indiana, United States, and played their home games at the Genesis Convention Center. The Steelheads were the 2006 CBA Eastern Conference champions.

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History

Former logo, while in the CBA Steelheads Logo.jpg
Former logo, while in the CBA

Gary was awarded a franchise in the CBA in 2000. The league folded so the Steelheads joined the IBL. Former CBA franchise owners purchased the CBA name from the bankruptcy court. The IBL and IBA combined to reform the CBA in 2001. After playing five seasons in the CBA the team announced on July 21, 2006, that they would be sitting out the 2006–07 CBA season.

During that time former owner Jewell Harris Sr. was indicted on federal extortion and other charges unrelated to the team. He resigned from the team pending a sale.

On October 24, the new ownership, Showtime Sports and Entertainment, LLC (headlined by Jewell Harris Jr.), announced they would be moving to the USBL for 2007. [1]

After one season in the USBL, which included multiple teams folding, the Steelheads joined the IBL (unrelated to the former IBL) for the 2008 season. The Steelheads sat out the 2009 season and eventually ceased operations. [2]

Season-by-season record

YearLeagueGPWLPct.Reg. seasonPlayoffs
2000CBA24915.3755th, AmericanLeague folded
2000/01IBL30723.2335th, NationalDid not qualify
2001/02CBA562234.3934th, AmericanDid not qualify
2002/03CBA482523.5213rd, AmericanDid not qualify
2003/04CBA482721.5633rdLost first round
2004/05CBA481731.3544th, EasternDid not qualify
2005/06CBA482919.6042nd, EasternConference champs
2007USBL271611.5933rdLost first round
2008IBL22184.8181stOpted out
totalsCBA272129143.474–

Roster

Gary Steelheads all-time roster [3]
PlayersCoaches
  
  • Flag of the United States.svg Royce Parran
  • Flag of the United States.svg Marshall Phillips
  • Flag of Haiti.svg Olden Polynice
  • Flag of the United States.svg Milosh Pujo
  • Flag of the United States.svg Lonnie Randolph
  • Flag of the United States.svg Jemeil Rich
  • Flag of the United States.svg Eric Roberson
  • Flag of the United States.svg Keith Salscheider
  • Flag of the United States.svg Adam Schaper
  • Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Simmons
  • Flag of the United States.svg Lazarus Sims
  • Flag of the United States.svg Johnelle Slone
  • Flag of the United States.svg Leon Smith
  • Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Spears
  • Flag of the United States.svg Greg Springfield
  • Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Stapleton
  • Flag of the United States.svg Steven Strong
  • Flag of the Bahamas.svg Judson Stubbs
  • Flag of the United States.svg Tevis Stukes
  • Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Bayonne Taty
  • Flag of the United States.svg Justus Thigpen
  • Flag of the United States.svg Aki Thomas
  • Flag of the United States.svg Tyron Triplett
  • Flag of the United States.svg Louis Truscott
  • Flag of the United States.svg LaMont Turner
  • Flag of the United States.svg DeAndre Walker
  • Flag of the United States.svg Phillip Watson
  • Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Watts
  • Flag of the United States.svg Chris Wesby
  • Flag of the United States.svg Louis White
  • Flag of the United States.svg Courtney Williams
  • Flag of the United States.svg Curtis Williams
  • Flag of the United States.svg Jermaine Williams
  • Flag of the United States.svg Jamal Wilson
  • Flag of the United States.svg Tim Winn
  • Flag of the United States.svg Ray Yagelski
  • Flag of the United States.svg Galen Young
  • Flag of the United States.svg Ray Young
 

References

  1. ↑ Hamnik, Al (2006-10-24). "USBL lands big catch in Steelheads". The Northwest Indiana and Illinois Times. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
  2. ↑ Hamnik, Al (2008-11-21). "Gary Steelheads to sit out 2009 IBL season". The Northwest Indiana and Illinois Times. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
  3. ↑ GARY STEELHEADS basketball team "Former Players" USBasket.com


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