The 2014–15 Halifax Rainmen season was the fourth season of the franchise in the National Basketball League of Canada. The Rainmen finished the season with a 20–12, placing second overall in the league. They forfeited Game 7 of the 2015 Finals following a pre-game brawl with their opponents, the Windsor Express.[1][2] It was their second appearance and defeat in the Finals.[3]
2014–15 season | |
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Owner | Andre Levingston |
Head coach | Josep Clarós |
Arena | Scotiabank Centre |
Central Division | 2nd (20–12 record [.625]) |
Playoffs | Express 3–4 (NBL Canada Finals) | Lost to
Draft
editRound | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
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1 | 8 | Mike Meyers Keitt | Small forward | United States | Monmouth |
2 | 10 | Courtney Beach | Small forward | United States | Grays Harbor CC |
3 | 18 | Jasonn Hannibal | Center | Canada | Portland |
Roster
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Bankruptcy
editOn July 6, 2015, over one month after forfeiting the 2015 NBL Canada Finals, the Rainmen filed for bankruptcy. In a release, owner Andre Levingston said, "While it's disappointing to see this chapter end, I can hold my head high knowing that we did everything we could have done. I love this game and I love this city."[4] It was later announced that the team would have new ownership, although it was unclear whether the nickname would remain the same.[5]
References
edit- ^ Ballingall, Alex. "Windsor Express win NBL Canada title after Halifax Rainmen forfeit". The Windsor Star. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "2014-15 STANDINGS". NBLCanada.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "NBL Finals Open Wednesday In Windsor". WindsorExpress.ca. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ Joseph, Rebecca. "Halifax Rainmen file for bankruptcy". Global News. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ Lipscombe, Kristen. "Return of pro basketball to Halifax 'looks promising'". Metro News. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.