The San Diego Stingrays were a basketball team based in San Diego, California, that competed as a charter member of International Basketball League (IBL). The team played its home games at the San Diego Sports Arena. It was owned by online sports gaming entrepreneur Scott Atkins.
| San Diego Stingrays | |
|---|---|
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| League | IBL |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Folded | 2001 |
| Arena | San Diego Sports Arena |
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Team colors | purple, teal, black |
| President | Ron Gross |
| Ownership | Scott Atkins |
| Website | www.iblhoops.com/tams/stingrays (archived on December 6, 2000) |
History
editIn June 1999, the Stingrays hired former San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball head coach Smokey Gaines as their head coach.[1] Former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Jeff Malone was hired as Gaines' assistant coach in July 1999.[2] Bill Tosheff was the director of basketball operations.[3] Rapper Master P, who had previously played in the NBA pre-season, signed with the Stingrays in November 1999.[4]
The Stingrays' first home game in 1999 was attended by 9,786 people—an IBL record.[5]
The Stingrays had a dance team that participated in several community events. They were led by director Demilo Young and Sheila Christensen.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "IBL Stingrays hire ex-Aztec coach". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. June 10, 1999. p. 2.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. New York. August 3, 1999.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. New York. July 8, 1999.
- ^ Williams, Michelle (November 12, 1999). "Rapper Master P Signs With IBL Team". Associated Press. San Diego, California. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
- ^ Moore, Brad (November 30, 1999). "The new game in town debuts with Slam home opener". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. B1.
External links
edit- 1999-2000 San Diego Stingrays via funwhileitlasted.net
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