The Vancouver Volcanoes are a professional basketball team based in Vancouver, Washington that plays in The Basketball League (TBL). Previously, the team competed in the International Basketball League[1]The team has played at several arenas throughout their existence and will play in the O'Connell Sports Center.
| Vancouver Volcanoes | |
|---|---|
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| Division | Western |
| League | IBL 2005-2014 TBL 2021–present |
| Founded | 2005 |
| History | Vancouver Volcanoes 2005–2014 Vancouver Volcanoes 2021–present |
| Arena | Mountain View High School 2007 O'Connell Sports Center 2008–2014, 2021-present |
| Location | Vancouver, Washington |
| Team colors | |
| President | Curtis Hill |
| Head coach | Calvin Hampton Curtis Hill |
| Ownership | Curtis Hill |
| Championships | 1 (2011) |
| Division titles | 3 |
| Website | vancouvervolcanoes |
History
editInternational Basketball League (2005–2014)
editThe team's 2005 inaugural season was a huge disappointment. The team started 0–7, and went on to go 4–18. The Volcanoes were led in scoring by Charles McKinney (20.7 ppg). Despite high hopes in 2006, the Volcanoes were mediocre again, posting a 4–21 record. Brad Lechtenberg led the team in scoring at 25.0 ppg. He and Kevin "Pip" Bloodsaw (19.6 ppg) were IBL All-Stars in 2006.
During the 2011 season, the Vancouver Volcanoes began to show signs of success both on and off the court for team owner Bryan Hunter.[2] The team won its first IBL title, defeating Edmonton. [3] The franchise were runners-up in the 2013 and 2014 seasons before the IBL ceased operations in 2014. The Volcanoes played in the 2015 Portland Pro-Am before also ceasing operations.[citation needed]
Rebirth (2021–present)
editOn November 2, 2020, The Basketball League (TBL) announced the Portland Storm was approved as expansion franchise for the 2021 season owned by Curtis Hill.[4] The team decided to sit out for the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the 2022 season, former team owner of the Vancouver Volcanoes, Bryan Hunter sold the team's image and rights to Curtis Hill, who relocated his Portland Storm to Vancouver Washington.
In 2022 The team was coached by Head Coach Jeff Perrault and Assistant Coach Curtis Hill and the team finished 7-17. Guard Jaylyn Richardson made All TBL Western Conference 1st team while Guard Andre McCowan made 2nd team.
In 2023 the Volcanoes were coached by Associate Head Coaches Curtis Hill and Calvin Hampton. The team finished with a 8-15 record and was eliminated by the Salem Capitals in the play in game. Guard Jaylyn Richardson made All TBL 2nd Team and made 1st Team All Western Conference.
In 2024 the Volcanoes finished the regular season 1st in the Pacific North West Division with a 16-4 record. The Volcanoes were eliminated by The Seattle Super Hawks in the Pacific Northwest Finals. Guard Markus Golder made the TBL All Star Game. Markus Golder made 2nd team All TBL and 1st team All TBL Western Conference. Forward Tyshon Pickett was named to 2nd team All Western Conference. [5] [6]
Season-by-season
edit| Regular Season | |||||||
| Year | Wins | Losses | Percentage | League | Division | ||
| 2005 | 4 | 18 | .181 | 15th - IBL | 8th - Western Division | ||
| 2006 | 4 | 21 | .160 | 23rd - IBL | 12th - Western Division | ||
| 2007 | 6 | 17 | .260 | 17th - IBL | 4th - Western Division | ||
| 2008 | 18 | 7 | .720 | 4th - IBL | 2nd - Western Division | ||
| 2009 | 15 | 8 | .652 | 4th - IBL | 2nd - Continental Division | ||
| 2010 | 16 | 7 | .696 | 5th - IBL | 1st - Continental Division | ||
| 2011 | 15 | 6 | .714 | 1st - IBL | 1st - Continental Division | ||
| 2012 | 11 | 9 | .550 | 5th - IBL | 3rd - Continental Division | ||
| 2013 | 16 | 5 | .762 | 3rd - IBL | 3rd - International Division | ||
| 2014 | 13 | 6 | .684 | 2nd - IBL | 3rd - International Division | ||
| Total | 218 | 104 | .678 | ||||
Coaching roster
edit| Head Coach | Season |
|---|---|
| Coach Terrence Dickenson | 2005-2006 |
| Coach Jason Philips | 2007 |
| Coach Theo Epstein | 2008-2009 |
| Coach Bryan Hunter | 2010-2012 |
| Coach Joe Navarro | 2012-2014 |
| Coach Jeff Perrault | 2022 |
| Coach Calvin Hampton/Coach Curtis Hill | 2023-Present |
References
edit- ^ "IBL - Vancouver Volcanoes".
- ^ "Vancouver Volcanoes, the city's International Basketball League team, shows signs of success on the court and in the stands". The Oregonian. 24 June 2011.
- ^ "Volcanoes stand tall as IBL champs Vancouver runs past Edmonton to claim first hoop title". The Columbian. 3 July 2011.
- ^ "TBL adds Portland Storm as Newest Member of growing pro basketball league". TBL. October 23, 2020.
- ^ "Vancouver Volcanoes basketball returns, joins fast-growing league". The Columbian. 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Portland Storm move to Vancouver and rebrand as the Volcanoes". TBL. May 24, 2021.