Erie BayHawks

Erie BayHawks
League NBA Development League
Founded 2008
History Erie BayHawks
2008–present
Arena Erie Insurance Arena
Location Erie, Pennsylvania
Team colors Black, gold, red, white
                   
Head coach Bill Peterson
Ownership Steve Demetriou
Affiliation(s) Orlando Magic
Championships 0
Division / Conference titles 0
Website erie.dleague.nba.com

The Erie BayHawks are a professional basketball team based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They are part of the NBA Development League (D-League), which is the National Basketball Association's official minor league. The team was established in 2008 as an expansion team, originally affiliated with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers. In 2014 they entered a 3 year affiliation agreement with the Orlando Magic.[1]

The "BayHawks" name alludes to the Presque Isle Bay, on which Erie lies. The hawk represents the city's wildlife and naval history, especially because hawks were used by naval expeditions to send important messages. The team's colors of black, red, and gold pay homage to the Erie-based Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and to the United States Navy uniforms worn during the War of 1812.[2]

History

The Erie BayHawks made headlines on January 17, 2012 when Jeremy Lin was assigned to the team.[3] On January 20, he had a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in the BayHawks' 122–113 victory over the Maine Red Claws.[4] Lin was recalled by the Knicks three days later.[5] In December 2012, the Knicks assigned NBA veteran Amar'e Stoudemire to the BayHawks because of an injury.[6]

In 2012, the New York Knicks offered the BayHawks head coach position to Patrick Ewing, one of their most prominent alumni. However, he turned down the offer citing his desire to coach in the National Basketball Association as opposed to the D-League. Ewing has worked as an assistant coach to the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and the Orlando Magic.[7]

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) officially partnered with the Erie BayHawks in 2008. As part of the deal, LECOM is the team's official presenter and medical provider. Additionally, the school's name is featured on the BayHawks' jerseys and court design.[8] In September 2012, the BayHawks extended their partnership with LECOM to 2018. Furthermore, they will continue to workout and practice at the LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center.[9]

In 2014 the New York Knicks ended their affiliation with Erie in favor of starting an expansion D-League franchise, the Westchester Knicks, forcing the Bayhawks to find a new affiliate.[10] In April 2014 Erie entered talks for a hybrid relationship with the Orlando Magic.[11] A deal was announced May 19, 2014.[1]

Logos and uniforms

The official colors of the Erie BayHawks are black, gold, and red. The primary logo depicts a red and black hawk in flight with a gold beak and talons. The hawks is superimposed over a gold basketball and a partial, black ring with "Erie" rounding the top. The "BayHawks" wordmark is centered over the entire design in white, scripted letters.

Season-By-Season records

Season Conference Division Finish Wins Losses Pct. Post-season Results
Erie BayHawks
2008–09 -- Central 3rd 27 23 .540 Lost First Round (Colorado, 108–129)
2009–10 Eastern -- 6th 21 29 .420
2010–11 Eastern -- 2nd 32 18 .640 Lost First Round (Reno, 1–2)
2011–12 Eastern -- 3rd 28 22 .563 Lost First Round (Austin, 1-2)
2012–13 Eastern -- 4th 26 24 .520
2013–14 -- Eastern 5th 16 34 .320
2014–15 Eastern Atlantic 3rd 24 26 .480
Totals
174 176 .497 Regular season results
2 5 .285 Post-season results (Series record: 0–3) (.000)
176 181 .493 Regular and post-season results
Total Most recent
Winning seasons42012–13
Losing seasons32014–15
Playoff appearances32011–12

Current roster

Erie BayHawks roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
G 7 Appling, Keith style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1992–02–13 Michigan State
F 31 Batts, Kadeem style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1991–07–06 Providence
F/C 21 Bohannon, John style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1991–10–29 Texas-El Paso
C 20 Conley, Russ style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 229 lb (104 kg) 1991–04–04 Penn State-Behrend
F/C 30 Coursey, Daniel style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1992–05–11 Mercer
G 11 Crawford, Drew style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1990–10–18 Northwestern
G/F 22 Crawford, Joe (I) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 207 lb (94 kg) 1986–06–17 Kentucky
G 12 Curry, Seth style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1990–08–23 Duke
G 13 Provost, Brandon style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 189 lb (86 kg) 1990–05–28 Texas-Pan American
G 9 Siva, Peyton (I) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1990–10–24 Louisville
G 32 Smith, Lenzelle style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1991–10–03 Ohio State
G/F 0 Williams, Jarvis style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1989–10–10 Minnesota State-Mankato
Head coach
  • Bill Peterson
Assistant coach(es)
Athletic trainer(s)
  • Kyle Creasy
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (NBA) On assignment from NBA affiliate
  • (I) Inactive
  • Injured

Roster • Transactions
Last transaction: 2015–04–01

High points

Individual Awards

NBADL All-Rookie Second Team

All-NBADL First Team

All-NBADL Third Team

NBADL All-Defensive Second Team

All-Star Weekend

All-Star Game

Affiliates

Notes

[a] Alade Aminu was traded to the Bakersfield Jam after 37 games with the BayHawks.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Magic and BayHawks Enter Single Affiliation Partnership Team". Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ "BayHawks Selected as Name for Erie’s New NBA Development League Basketball Team". Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Knicks Send Two Bench Warmers to D-League". The New York Times. January 17, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Lin Picks Up Triple-Double As Erie Drops Maine 122–113". NBA. January 20, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Knicks Recall Jordan & Lin". NBA. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Knicks assign Stoudemire to BayHawks". Erie Times-News. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Ewing rejects Knicks' offer to coach D-League club". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Erie BayHawks Announce Partnership With LECOM". NBA.com. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  9. ↑ "BayHawks sign 5-year extension with LECOM". Erie Times-News. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Knicks seek to relocate D-League affiliation from Erie". Erie Times-News. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Orlando Magic get D-League affiliate in Erie BayHawks". USA Today. Retrieved April 15, 2014.

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