Seattle Mountaineers Explained

Seattle Mountaineers
Color1:white
Color2:
  1. CD6600
Color3:gold
Founded:2005
League:IBL (2006; 2009)
NABL (2010)
ABA (2010–present)
History:Seattle Mountaineers
2006–present
Arena:Everett Community College
Location:Everett, Washington
Colors:silver, orange, yellow, black, white
Owner:Don Sims
President:Don Sims
Coach:Don Sims
Championships:0
Website:Seattle Mountaineers

The Seattle Mountaineers are a semi-professional basketball club[1] and a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA). They are currently a touring exhibition team that plays against junior and community colleges within the United States and Canada. After four years as an IBL franchise, the Mountaineers jumped to the ABA in 2010 and applied and received non-profit status. Team owner, president and head coach is Don Sims.[2] The club's stated goal is to provide "an inclusive, Christian-based experience" and teach players the benefits of competition and understand its redemptive value.[3]

History

The Mountaineers were established in 2005 and began play in the 2006 IBL season.[4] After sitting out 2007 and 2008, the Mountaineers returned to the IBL for the 2009 season.[5]

In 2010, the Mountaineers joined the NABL for the competition's inaugural season. Seattle Mountaineers basketball team subsequently entered the ABA's Pacific Far West division and finished the 2009–10 season with a 16–11 record.[6]

Season-by-season

SeasonRecord
2011–1226–7
2012–1317–5
2013–1420–8
2014–1515–5
2015–1626–6

Source: Don Sims bio

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160227/NEWS01/160229290 Faith Calendar
  2. http://www.auburn-reporter.com/sports/111567899.html Mountaineers on a mission, ABA team will call GRCC home for second season
  3. http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=SEATTLEMOUNTAINEERS&s=basketball Seattle Mountaineers' Athletic Mission Statement
  4. http://www.ibl.com/documents/IBLFlyer-Color.pdf Seattle Mountaineers; NEW Professional Men's Basketball Team needs players for 2006 Season!
  5. http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/USA/Seattle_Mountaineers/8490?Page=5 Seattle Mountaineers basketball team – History
  6. http://www.wells-express.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/releases/201505156c33e4 PAULINO SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH SEATTLE MOUNTAINEERS OF THE ABA