Fayetteville Crossover Explained

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Founded:2011
League:ECBL
History:Fayetteville Crossover (2011-present)
Arena:John D. Fuller, Sr. Recrerational/Athletic Complex
City:Fayetteville, North Carolina
Colors:green, black, white
Owner:Alonzo Lunsford
Coach:George Overton, Jr.
Championships:0
Titles:2 (2015, 2016 North Division)
Website:FayettevilleCrossover.com

The Fayetteville Crossover are a semi-professional basketball team based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Home games are played at the John D. Fuller, Sr. Recrerational/Athletic Complex.

History

The team began play in 2011 as a member of the Continental Basketball League.[1] On May 15, 2011, Fayetteville won their first game in team history, defeating the Wilmington Sea Dawgs 107–99.[2]

In November 2011 the team joined the new Tobacco Road Basketball League,[3] and played three seasons there, going 14-21 overall.

In July 2014 it was announced that the Crossover would be the fifth member of the new East Coast Basketball League.[4]

Season-By-Season records

Year W-L Post-season
Regular Season Playoffs Result
2011 (CBL) 2-6 DNQ -
2012 (TRBL) 5-7 0-1 Semifinals: Lost vs PrimeTime Players 109-126
2013 (TRBL) 7-4 DNQ -
2014 (TRBL) 2-9 DNQ -
2015 (ECBL) 10-2 2-1 Championship: Lost vs PrimeTime Players 130-113
2016 (ECBL) 7-5 2-1 Championship: Lost vs PrimeTime Players 119-100
Totals 33–33 4–3 0 Championships

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The RAC spawns semi-pro basketball team, the Fayetteville Crossover. 3 May 2011. Fayetteville Observer.
  2. Web site: Crossover wins first game. 16 May 2011. Fayetteville Observer.
  3. Web site: Fayetteville Crossover Join TRBL. 19 November 2011. OurSportsCentral.
  4. Web site: ECBL Announces Fifth League Member. ECBL. 14 July 2014.