Montreal Dragons Explained

The Montreal Dragons were a professional Canadian basketball team based in Montreal, Quebec. They competed in the now defunct National Basketball League in 1993, but did not complete their first season and disbanded on June 10, 1993.[1] During their first and only season, the Dragons won 6 games and lost 11 games.

The Montreal Dragons was coached by Eric Dennis and the roster included notable players Reggie Cross, George Ackles, Dwight Walton, and Wayne Yearwood.[2] The team's home court was the Verdun Auditorium.[3] Since the disbandment of the Dragons, there have been 7 other short-lived professional teams in Montreal.[4] The Montreal Alliance currently competes in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Basketball League (Canada) . 2022-07-07 . www.apbr.org.
  2. Web site: admin . National Basketball League . 2022-07-07 . From Naismith to Nash . en-CA.
  3. Web site: Refurbished Verdun Auditorium names main rink in honour of Scotty Bowman . 2022-07-07 . montrealgazette . en-CA.
  4. Web site: Montreal is getting a new professional basketball team Globalnews.ca . 2022-07-07 . Global News . en-US.
  5. Web site: Montreal Alliance hopes to ride pro basketball momentum in Quebec . 2022-07-07 . Healthing.ca . en-ca.