Scottish Rocks
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| Scottish Rocks | |
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| League | British Basketball League |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Team History | Edinburgh Rocks 1998-2002 Scottish Rocks 2002-present |
| Arena | Braehead Arena |
| City | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Team Colours | Navy Blue, White |
| Ownership | Ian Reid |
| Head Coach |  Thorsten Leibenath |
The Scottish Rocks, officially the Scottish Phoenix Honda Rocks (By sponsorship), is a basketball team which plays in the British Basketball League.
The team is one of the leading sides in the 10-strong league, and the only team from outside of England. The Rocks play at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.
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[edit] Franchise history
Formed as the Edinburgh Rocks in 1998 by a consortia of businessmen, the team debuted at Meadowbank under the helm of American coach Jim Brandon. In its second season, it effectively went bust before it was purchased by one of its existing directors Ian Reid.
The club's third campaign saw controversial American coach Greg Lockridge take charge but he was fired after less than two months following a series of bust-ups with players and poor results. Scotland and Great Britain legend Iain MacLean stepped up as player-coach but saw the side finish bottom of the BBL.
In 2001-02, another American, Kevin Wall was placed in charge but it was another switch 12 months later which proved more significant, when the franchise moved to Glasgow's Braehead Arena, becoming the Scottish Rocks.
While few fans followed the club west, the first season there provided a high point as Wall led the Rocks to their first ever trophy, the BBL play-off crown.
Wall's exit saw the arrival of former Brighton Bears assistant Steve Swanson, who guided the club to three major finals. Twice they finished runners-up in the BBL Cup and in 2005-06, there was a best ever league placing of second and a further second place in the play-off final.
Swanson's departure to college basketball brought the arrival of the league's first ever German playcaller, Thorsten Leibenath.
[edit] Home arenas
- Meadowbank (1998-2002)
- Braehead Arena (2002-present)
[edit] Season-by-season records
| Season | Div. | Pos. | Pld. | W | L | Pts. | Play Offs | Trophy | Cup |
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| 1998-1999 | BBL | 9th | 36 | 12 | 24 | 24 | DNQ | 1st Round | 1st Round |
| 1999-2000 | BBL | 3rd | 36 | 19 | 37 | 38 | Semi-final | 1st Round | Semi-final |
| 2000-2001 | BBL | 7th | 36 | 5 | 31 | 10 | DNQ | 1st Round | 1st Round |
| 2001-2002 | BBL | 4th | 32 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 1st Round | 1st Round | Quarter-final |
| 2002-2003 | BBL | 6th | 40 | 22 | 18 | 44 | Winner | 1st Round | Winner |
| 2003-2004 | BBL | 4th | 36 | 23 | 13 | 46 | Quarter-final | Semi-final | Runner-up |
| 2004-2005 | BBL | 6th | 40 | 19 | 21 | 38 | Semi-final | 1st Round | Runner-up |
| 2005-2006 | BBL | 2nd | 40 | 29 | 11 | 58 | Runner-up | Semi-final | Semi-final |
[edit] Current roster
The numbers are established according to the official websites of the team (www.scottishrocks.co.uk) and Britain's top professional league, the BBL (www.bbl.org.uk).
As of October 28, 2006
| 4 |   |
Sterling Davis | Forward |
| 6 | |
Moritz Wohlers | Forward/Centre |
| 7 | |
Ross Hutton | Centre |
| 8 |   |
Hugo Sterk | Guard |
| 10 | |
Andy Pearson | Forward |
| 11 | |
Robert Yanders | Guard |
| 12 | |
Graham Hunter | Guard |
| 14 | |
Julius Joseph | Guard/Forward |
| 15 | |
Gareth Murray | Forward |
| 21 | |
Maurice Hampton | Guard |
[edit] Squad changes during 2006/07 season
In:
- Sterling Davis - Signed From Sheffield Sharks
- Moritz Wohlers - Signed From Montana State University
- Hugo Sterk - Signed From Euphony Bree
- Andy Pearson - Signed From Troon Tornadoes
- Hakeem Rollins - Signed From University of Washington
- Maurice Hampton - Signed From Austin Peay
- Roni Gordon - Signed From Casablanca
Out:
Chris Brown - Transferred To Guildford Heat- Paul Howard - Transferred To Theresianum Mainz
- Joel Burns - Transferred To Sheffield Sharks
- Germayne Forbes - Transferred To Albacomp
- Jean Francois - Transferred To Giessen 46ers
- Frank Bennett - Transferred To Geneve Devils
- Roni Gordon - Transferred To Falkirk Fury
- Hakeem Rollins - Transferred To Released
[edit] External links
| British Basketball League 2006-07 | ||
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