The Las Vegas Stars was a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League. The inaugural head coach was George Tarkanian, son of famed coach Jerry Tarkanian.[1] The CEO/General Manager, Alexis Levi-Scott, became the first African American female owner in professional basketball when she purchased the team.[2]
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| League | International Basketball League |
| Based in | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Arena | The Tarkanian Basketball Academy |
| Colors | Dark Red, Gray, |
| Owner | The Las Vegas Stars, LLC |
| Head coach | Dan Savage |
| Championships | IBL 1st Place Southwest Champions 2008 |
Season by season
edit| Regular Season | |||||||
| Year | Wins | Losses | Percentage | Division | |||
| 2007 | 12 | 5 | .705 | 2nd - Midwest Division | |||
| 2008 | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2nd - Southwest Division | |||
2008 roster
edit'Final 2007-08 Roster'
Head Coach: Dan Savage
Assistant Coach: Mike Meister
| # | Pos. | Ht. | Player | Acquired | College | |
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F | 6'5 | Corey Bailey | 2008 | UNLV | |
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G/F | 6'3 | Demario Butler | 2008 | Azusa Pacific University | |
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C | 6'11 | Mohammed Camara | 2008 | San Diego State | |
| 3 |
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G | 6'1 | Hollis Hale | 2007 | Concordia |
| 1 |
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G | 6'0 | Willie Hall | 2007 | Augusta G. |
| 5 |
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G/F | 6'4 | Julius Johnson | 2008 | Chabot CC |
| 10 |
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F | 6'7 | Elliott Magee | 2008 | Texas A&M |
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G/F | 6'5 | Demetrius Orme | 2008 | CSU Bakersfield | |
| 2 |
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G | 6'2 | Keena Payton | 2008 | Fresno City JC |
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G/F | 6'4 | Mike Scott | 2008 | Chabot CC | |
| 8 | 
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G | 6'3 | Eddie Shelby | 2007 | CSU Bakersfield |
The Las Vegas Stars completed this season in first place in the Southwest Division.
2007 roster
edit'Final 2006-07 Roster'
Head Coach: Dan Savage
| # | Pos. | Ht. | Player | Acquired | College | |
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F/C | 6'8 | Vinzant Deveraux | 2007 | ||
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G/F | 6'5 | Herb Gibson | 2007 | Michigan | |
| 3 |
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G | 6'1 | Hollis Hale | 2007 | Concordia |
| 1 |
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G | 6'0 | Willie Hall | 2007 | |
| 8 |
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G | 6'3 | Eddie Shelby | 2007 | CSU Bakersfield |
| 23 |
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G/F | 6'5 | DaJuan Tate | 2007 | Mountain State |
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G | 5'11 | Maurice Thomas | 2007 | UTEP | |
| 4 |
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F | 6'5 | Jonathan Walker | 2007 | |
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G | 6'7 | Tarron Williams | 2007 | Cal State San Bernardino | |
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F | 6'6 | Matthew Winans | 2007 | Brigham Young University–Hawaii |
References
edit- ^ Miech, Rob (22 September 2009). "George Tarkanian takes Bonanza High hoops job". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- ^ "Who is Alexis Levi Scott?". sidelineshow.com. Retrieved 13 November 2011.