United States Basketball League

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United States Basketball League
United States Basketball League logo
Sport Basketball
Founded 1985
Motto "The League of Opportunity"
No. of teams 10
Country Flag of United States United States
Current champions Nebraska Cranes
Official website www.usbl.com

The United States Basketball League OTCBB: USBL is a professional men's spring basketball league. The league was formed in 1985 and has been in continuous operation every year except 1989.

Contents

[edit] Current USBL Teams

[edit] Complete team list

  • Albany Patroons (2006-present)
  • Atlanta Trojans (1991-99, as Atlanta Eagles in 1991-93)
  • Atlantic City Seagulls (1996-01)
  • Brevard Blue Ducks (1988, 1990-04, as Jacksonville Hooters in 1988, 1990-92; as Daytona Beach Hooters in 1993; as Jacksonville Hooters in 1994; as Jacksonville Shooters in 1995; as Jacksonville Barracudas in 1996-98; as Gulf Coast SunDogs in 1999-00; as Lakeland Blue Ducks in 2001)
  • Brooklyn Kings (1999-present)
  • Camden Power (1997-98, as Philadelphia Power in 1997)
  • Carolina Cardinals (1996)
  • Cedar Rapids River Raiders (2004)
  • Connecticut Skyhawks (1985, 1988, 1990-00, as Connecticut Colonels in 1985; as New Haven Skyhawks in 1988, 1990-92)
  • Dodge City Legend (2000-present)
  • Empire State Stallions (1991)
  • Florida Sea Dragons (2000-02, as Tampa Bay Windjammers in 1996-99)
  • Florida Sharks (1995-97)
  • Gary Steelheads (2007-present)
  • Jackson Jackals (1995)
  • Jackson Wildcats (2007-present), as Adirondack Wildcats (2002-04)
  • Jersey Shore Bucs (1988)
  • Jersey Turnpikes (1995)
  • Kansas Cagerz (1998-present, as Columbus Cagerz in 1998)
  • Long Island Surf (1985, 1987-88, 1991-01, as Long Island Knights in 1985, 1987-88)
  • Long Island PrimeTime (2006-present)
  • Maryland Mustangs (2001)
  • Memphis Fire (1994-95)
  • Mississippi Coast Gamblers (1994)
  • Nebraska Cranes (2005-present)
  • Northeast Pennsylvania Breakers (2006-present)
  • New Hampshire Thunder Loons (1996-99)
  • New Jersey Jammers (1985-88, 1992, as Jersey Jammers in 1986-88)
  • New Jersey Shore Cats (1998-00)
  • New Jersey Flyers (2004-05, as Florence Flyers in 2004)
  • New York Whitecaps (1991)
  • Oklahoma Storm (2000-present)
  • Palm Beach Stingrays (1986-88, 1990, 1992-94, as Gold Coast Stingrays in 1986; as West Palm Beach Stingrays in 1987)
  • Philadelphia Aces (1985-88, 1990 as Wildwood Aces in 1985-86)
  • Philadelphia Spirit (1991-92)
  • Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs (1999-06)
  • Portland Wave (1996-97, as Portland Mountain Cats in 1996)
  • Raleigh Cougars (1997-99)
  • Rhode Island Gulls (1985, 1987)
  • Saint Joseph Express (2002, 2004)
  • Saint Louis Skyhawks (2002-04)
  • Springfield Fame (1985-86)
  • Staten Island Stallions (1986-87)
  • Suncoast Sunblasters (1991)
  • Tampa Bay Stars (1986-87, as Tampa Bay Flash in 1986)
  • Tampa Bay Sunblasters (1992)
  • Texas Rim Rockers (2003-04)
  • Treasure Coast Tropics (1996, as Miami Tropics in 1987-88, 1991-95)
  • Tulsa Tough-Necks (1999-2000)
  • Washington Congressionals (1998-00)
  • Westchester Golden Apples (1985-86)
  • Westchester Stallions (1993-94)
  • Westchester Kings (1997)
  • Westchester Wildfire (2003-05)

[edit] Possible Expansion

[edit] USBL Champions

[edit] References

  1. ^ Joined in June and took Pennsylvania's place in the USBL Post-Season Festival) (also play in the Continental Basketball Association)
  2. ^ Formerly of the Continental Basketball Association
  3. ^ http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061201/NEWS/61201019
  4. ^ rumored to join World Basketball Association in 2007, though they are rumored, so were three other teams.
  5. ^ Formerly of the American Basketball Association,(May not return in 2007)

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

Men's professional basketball leagues
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