Grand Rapids Flight
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| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| League |
IBL 2004-2009 ABA 2009 |
| Team history | Grand Rapids Flight |
| Based in | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Arena |
Forest Hills Northern High School 2004-2008 Davenport University Student Center 2008-2009 |
| Colors |
blue, orange, and white |
| Owner(s) | Grand Rapids Junior Jammers Youth Foundation |
| Head coach | David Fox |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 0 |
The Grand Rapids Flight were a team in the American Basketball Association based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Flight underwent several front office changes. The team was owned by the Grand Rapids Junior Jammers Youth Foundation, a non-profit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team's Head Coach David Fox, has been at the helm for three seasons, currently one of the longest running tenures for a head coach in the IBL.
On the court, the team was a solid success in 2006, reaching the Final Four.
The Grand Rapids Flight at one time held the record for most points scored in a single game, after a 179-146 drubbing of the Des Moines Heat. The Flight helped to set the record for single game attendance against the Elkhart Express in 2007 as over 5,200 attended the game, many to see Sun Ming Ming.
The Flight made international news in 2007 by signing 7'9" basketball player Sun Ming Ming, still known as the tallest athlete in the world.
For the 2008 season the Flight played their home games at the DeltaPlex Arena. The DeltaPlex seats up to 4,400 for basketball. The Flight cited an upturn in attendance for this move.[1]
The Grand Rapids Flight are unrelated to the former basketball team that played in Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Hoops.
Season By Season
| Regular Season | |||||||
| Year | Wins | Losses | Percentage | Division | |||
| 2005 | 13 | 6 | .684 | 3rd - East Division | |||
| 2006 | 11 | 10 | .523 | T-5th - East Division | |||
| 2007 | 5 | 18 | .217 | 5th - East Division | |||
| 2008 | 6 | 12 | .333 | 3rd - Midwest Division | |||
All-Stars
2005
- Jason Boucher
- Mike Dyson
- Dametrius Kilgore
- James Singleton
2006
- Lamont Barnes
- Duke Cleveland
2007
References
- ↑ Ungrey, Steve. "Pro basketball team finds home at DeltaPlex." mLive.com:Everything Michigan. 28 Jan. 2008. Grand Rapids Press. 28 Jan 2008
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