North Texas Fresh Explained

The North Texas Fresh is a semi-professional basketball team based in Fort Worth, Texas. The Fresh are a member of the Universal Basketball Association.

History

The franchise is owned by Jay Bowdy, who was a high school and college player from the Fort Worth area.[1] After two seasons at Southwestern Christian College (2006 NJCAA All-American Honorable Mention) Bowdy transferred to the University of West Georgia, an NCAA Division II program.

The Fresh play their home games in Fort Worth, Texas, at Crowley Middle School.[2] The team schedules games against both UBA and non-UBA (independent) opponents.[3]

Established in 2009, the Fresh began play in the American Basketball Association 2009–10 season.[4] After three seasons in the ABA the Fresh moved to the UBA in 2012.

Season-by-season

SeasonWLResultPlayoffs
2009-101042nd of 7 ABA SouthwestDNQ
2010-11155th of 5 ABA SouthwestDNQ
2011-12177th of 7 ABA SouthwestDNQ
2012-131483rd of 5 UBA WesternEliminated in quarterfinals by Georgia Spartans
2013-141373rd of 6 UBA WesternEliminated in quarterfinals by Georgia PRIME
2014-159114th of 6 UBA WesternDNQ

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Notes and References

  1. News: Paul. Walsh. Minneapolis Star-Tribune. J.R. Rider looks to play again, wants to hear from Wolves. 27 October 2009.
  2. News: Dan. Taylor. Crowley Star. Bowdy's 31 paces Fresh past Impact. 7 February 2013.
  3. North Texas Fresh . Fresh Announce 2010-2011 Season Schedule . October 30, 2010 . November 8, 2010.
  4. News: Robert. Wilonsky. Dallas Observer. Very Semi-Pro: If Nothing Else, DFW's ABA Teams Will Have Some Familiar Names. 30 October 2009.