Texas Tycoons

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Texas Tycoons

Founded	2004
League	ABA 2006-present
Team History	Fort Worth Tycoons 2004-2005 Texas Tycoons 2005-present
Arena	Mountain View College
Based in	Dallas, Texas
Team Colors	Green and gold
Owner	Charles Key
Head Coach	Chris Terrell
Championships	0
Division Titles	0

The Texas Tycoons are an American Basketball Association (ABA) team based in Dallas. The team began play in the fall of 2004 based in Fort Worth.

[edit] History

They finished the 2005 season with a 17-9 record, and finished 2nd place in the White Division. They lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Bellevue Blackhawks 101-94.

On December 1, 2005, the Tycoons announced that they were leaving the ABA. A press release noted concerns that the team had discussed with the ABA office, but that they didn't wish to disclose publicly. The Tycoons left with a 3-0 record, ranking third in the ABA's Power Sixteen.

However, it was announced later on that the Tycoons would return to the ABA for the 2006-07 season, along with the Houston Havoc. The team also announced that they were moving from Fort Worth to Dallas.

They also became the first ABA team to own their own arena, purchasing a former ice skating rink. Plans for the arena are unclear after the franchise's departure from Fort Worth.