The Kansas City Soul were an American basketball team who played in the American Basketball Association professional league. Based in suburban Kansas City the team began play in the 2011-12 ABA season. The Soul played their home games at Grandview Christian School in Grandview, Missouri.[1]
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| League | ABA |
| Based in | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Arena | Truman Memorial Building |
| Colors | Red and white |
| Owner | Bryant Tucker Sr. |
| Championships | none |
| Division titles | none |
| Cheerleaders | Diamond Dolls |
History
editEstablished in 2010 as the Missouri Rhythm, the team made it to the ABA Playoffs its first season, losing to the Conway Cyclones 146–114 in the first round.[2]
The Rhythm played host to the ABA All-Star Game on 19 April 2014.[3]
The team announced in May 2016 it was rebranding as the Kansas City Soul.
Season-by-season record
edit| Season | W | L | Division finish | Playoffs W-L | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 3 | 4 | 5th (of five) | 0-1 | Lost in 1st Round |
| 2012-13 | 4 | 3 | 3rd (of four) | 0-0 | DNQ |
| 2013-14 | 5 | 3 | 4th (of six) | 0-0 | DNQ |
References
edit- ^ "ABA Professional Basketball - Missouri Rhythm". Kansas City Star. 2013.
- ^ "Meet the Missouri Rhythm". Mass Appeal News. 14 January 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Missouri Rhythm brings ABA All-Star Game to Kansas City". SHUKC. 29 October 2013.