The Seattle Mountaineers are a semi-professional basketball club[1] and a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA). They are currently a touring exhibition team that plays against junior and community colleges within the United States and Canada. After four years as an IBL franchise, the Mountaineers jumped to the ABA in 2010 and applied and received non-profit status. Team owner, president and head coach is Don Sims.[2] The club's stated goal is to provide "an inclusive, Christian-based experience" and teach players the benefits of competition and understand its redemptive value.[3]
| Seattle Mountaineers | |
|---|---|
| League | IBL (2006; 2009) NABL (2010) ABA (2010–present) |
| Founded | 2005 |
| History | Seattle Mountaineers 2006–present |
| Arena | Everett Community College |
| Location | Everett, Washington |
| Team colors | silver, orange, yellow, black, white |
| President | Don Sims |
| Head coach | Don Sims |
| Ownership | Don Sims |
| Championships | 0 |
| Website | Seattle Mountaineers |
History
editThe Mountaineers were established in 2005 and began play in the 2006 IBL season.[4] After sitting out 2007 and 2008, the Mountaineers returned to the IBL for the 2009 season.[5]
In 2010, the Mountaineers joined the NABL for the competition's inaugural season. Seattle Mountaineers basketball team subsequently entered the ABA's Pacific Far West division and finished the 2009–10 season with a 16–11 record.[6]
Season-by-season
editThis section needs to be updated. (July 2019) |
| Season | Record |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 26–7 |
| 2012–13 | 17–5 |
| 2013–14 | 20–8 |
| 2014–15 | 15–5 |
| 2015–16 | 26–6 |
Source: Don Sims bio
References
edit- ^ Faith Calendar
- ^ Mountaineers on a mission, ABA team will call GRCC home for second season
- ^ Seattle Mountaineers' Athletic Mission Statement
- ^ Seattle Mountaineers; NEW Professional Men's Basketball Team needs players for 2006 Season!
- ^ Seattle Mountaineers basketball team – History
- ^ PAULINO SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH SEATTLE MOUNTAINEERS OF THE ABA