Illinois Express | |
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League | World Basketball League |
Founded | 1989 |
Folded | 1990 |
History | Chicago Express (1988) Illinois Express (1989–1990) |
Arena | Prairie Capital Convention Center |
Location | Springfield, Illinois |
Head coach | Dave Robisch |
The Illinois Express coached by Dave Robisch was a professional basketball franchise based in Springfield, Illinois from 1989-1990. [1] The team played its inaugural seasons in the World Basketball League before folding. [2]
The Express played its home games at the Prairie Capital Convention Center.
Season [3] | GP | W | L | Pct. | GBL | Finish | Playoffs |
1989 | 44 | 29 | 15 | .659 | 2 | 3rd in WBL | Lost 2-0 in the WBL Semi finals to the Youngstown Pride |
1990 | 46 | 27 | 19 | .587 | 11 | 4th in WBL | Lost 2-1 in the WBL first Round to the Memphis Rockers |
Totals | 90 | 56 | 34 | .622 | – | – | 1–4 Playoff record |