The Orangeville A's were a Canadian professional basketball franchise based in Orangeville, Ontario. Founded in 2012 in Brampton, the A's were a member of the National Basketball League of Canada, where they began play for the 2013–14 season.
Orangeville A's | |
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Division | Central Division |
League | NBL Canada |
Founded | 2013 |
History | Brampton A's 2013–2015 Orangeville A's 2015–2017 |
Arena | Athlete Institute |
Location | Orangeville, Ontario |
Team colours | Red and black |
Head coach | Brandon Lesovsky |
Ownership | James Tipping |
Website | AsBasketball.ca |
History
editOn April 2, 2013, it was announced that an ownership group had stepped forward to put an NBL Canada team in Brampton for the 2013–14. The Brampton A's colour scheme would be red and black.[1]
On September 15, 2015, the A's decided to relocate to Orangeville, Ontario.[2][3]
After the 2016–17 season the A's folded.[4]
Home arenas
editOriginally opened in 1998, the Powerade Centre is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Brampton, Ontario. The main arena has a capacity of 5,000. The A's share the arena with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL. It is also home to the Brampton Inferno, Peel Avengers, and Brampton Excelsiors lacrosse teams.[5]
On September 15, 2015, the A's announced that they would be relocating to Orangeville and begin playing at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario. The team declined the option to remain at the Powerade Centre for five more years. The A's would not have to pay rental fees for modifying the court, as they were forced to do in their old arena. Team owner James Tipping said, "I had to do what was best for the team and NBL Canada. I chose to do what best for the franchise and NBL Canada."[2][3]
Final roster
editNote: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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Updated: March 7, 2016 |
Season-by-season record
editSeason | Coach | Regular Season | Postseason | ||||||
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Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
2013–14 | Dave Magley | 27 | 13 | .675 | 2nd | 2 | 3 | .400 | Division Semifinals |
2014–15 | Dave Magley | 18 | 14 | .563 | 2nd | 6 | 6 | .500 | Division Finals |
2015–16 | Chris Thomas | 14 | 26 | .350 | 4th | 0 | 3 | .000 | Division Semifinals |
2016–17 | Brandon Lesovsky | 16 | 24 | .400 | 4th | 0 | 3 | .000 | Division Semifinals |
Totals | 72 | 74 | .493 | 8 | 15 | .348 |
References
edit- ^ Inscoe, Robin (April 2, 2013). "Pro basketball team planned for Brampton". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ a b Inscoe, Robin. "A's bolt for Orangeville". The Brampton Guardian. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ a b Inscoe, Robin. "National Basketball League of Canada franchise relocating to Orangeville". Orangeville Banner. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ "WEEKLY SPORTS LEAGUE & FRANCHISE REPORT". OurSports Central. July 31, 2017.
- ^ "About The Powerade Centre". PoweradeCentre.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.