The Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks was a professional basketball team based in Shreveport, Louisiana that played in The Basketball League (TBL). The Mavericks folded Thursday, May 23, 2024.[1]
| Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks | |
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| League | ABA (2006–07), (2008–11), (2013–15) CBA (2007–08) PBL (2015–2017) TBL (2021–2024) |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Folded | 2024 |
| History | Rio Grande Valley Silverados 2006–2008 Southeast Texas Mustangs 2008–2009 Southeast Texas Mavericks 2009–2011 Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks 2013–2015 Kentucky Mavericks 2015–2017 Shreveport Mavericks 2021–2023 Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks 2024 |
| Arena | Louisiana State University Shreveport |
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Team colors | |
| Head coach | Steve Tucker |
| Ownership | TBA |
| Championships | 5 (2010), (2011), (2014), (2015) (2022) |
| Division titles | 4 (ABA) 1 (TBL) |
History
editRio Grande Valley/Southeast Texas (2006–2011)
editOriginally known as the Rio Grande Valley Silverados, the team was originally a member of the former Continental Basketball Association. Owned by McAllen businessmen Art Gonzalez and Kevin Mitchell, the Silverados were based out of McAllen, Texas and played their home games at the McAllen Convention Center.
In the team's initial ABA season of 2008–09, the team played in Beaumont. The Southeast Texas Mustangs proved to be a force to be reckoned with winning 27 of their first 28 games, many by margins of 50 points or more. Their only loss was a one-point defeat in the final seconds of the game to the Texas Fuel. The Mavericks rose to the top of the ABA Power Rankings early in the season and did not fall from that perch until suffering defeat in the ABA Playoff Semifinals.
On May 14, 2009, owner Jerry Nelson announced the new name and logo. The team name was changed to Southeast Texas Mavericks.
The name had changed, but the game remained much the same for the franchise as the Mavericks consistently remained atop the ABA Power Rankings. On January 25, 2010, the Mavericks set an ABA record for victory margin by beating the New Mexico Rim Rockers 158–72. The margin of 86 points erased the old mark of 81 set by the Kentucky Colonels in the 2004–05 season. In 2010, the team won its first ABA Title.[2]
The Southeast Texas Mavericks were ranked third in the MLN Sports Zone Minor League Pro Basketball Top 10 for January 2010, ahead of teams from the NBA Development League and Premier Basketball League, among others.
After dominating the ABA for three-straight seasons, the owners of the Mavericks decided to leave the ABA and seek a more challenging professional basketball league. The Mavericks contacted the NBA Development League office about possibly buying a franchise and beginning the process of becoming a member.[3]
After numerous meetings with NBA D-League officials, Mavericks’ owner Jerry Nelson accepted the league's "No" response to their request to join the D-League. The team sat out the next two seasons. In 2013, Nelson made the decision to return to the ABA and relocated the team to Shreveport.[4]
Shreveport-Bossier (2013–2015)
editDuring their time in Shreveport, the Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks compiled a total record of 66–0, including a 50–0 record at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, the Mavericks home arena. The team won two ABA championships during the 2013–14 season and 2014–15 season.
Kentucky (2015–2017)
editThe Mavericks had much success in their time in Shreveport, but in the offseason of 2015, the Mavericks announced that they would be moving, and the city they chose was Owensboro, Kentucky. The Kentucky Mavericks also changed leagues from the ABA to the Premier Basketball League. In their first game in a new league and the new city, the Mavericks took on defending PBL Champions, the Rochester Razorsharks. The Mavericks defeated the Razorsharks handily, winning by a score of 108–88.[5]
In 2017, it was announced that the Mavericks would cease operations.[6]
Rebirth (2021–2023)
editAfter a six-year absence, a new Shreveport Mavericks joined TBL as an expansion team for the 2021 season with the original name and colors. Former coach, Steve Tucker will serve as the head coach and general manager.[7][8] On April 5, 2021, the team officially announced its schedule with home games to take place at the LSUS Gym, the Gold Dome and Captain Shreve High School.[9]
Shreveport-Bossier (2024–present)
editPrior to the 2024 season the team underwent an ownership change and reverted back to the Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks. It was also announced the Mavericks home would be Louisiana State University Shreveport.[10]
ABA/PBL win streak
editOn February 14, 2016, the Mavericks extended their win streak to 103 games, having not lost a game since December 2010.[11] On March 6, 2016, the Mavericks winning streak came to an end, as they were defeated by the Rochester Razorsharks, by a score of 105–99.[12]
Current roster
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Season-by-season record
edit| Season | League | Division/Conference | Finish | Wins | Losses | Pct. | Postseason results |
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| Southeast Texas Mustangs | |||||||
| 2008-09 | ABA | SW Division | 1st | 27 | 2 | 93.1% | ABA SW Division Champion. Lost in playoff semifinals. |
| Southeast Texas Mavericks | |||||||
| 2009-2010 | ABA | SW Division | 1st | 23 | 3 | 88.5% | ABA League Champions |
| 2010-2011 | ABA | SW Division | 1st | 23 | 1 | 95.8% | ABA League Champions |
| Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks | |||||||
| 2013-2014 | ABA | SW Division | 1st | 30 | 0 | 100% | | ABA League Champions[13] |
| 2014-2015 | ABA | SW Division | 1st | 32 | 0 | 100% | | ABA League Champions |
| Kentucky Mavericks | |||||||
| 2015-16 | PBL | - | 1st | 27 | 2 | 93.1% | TBD |
| ABA regular season | 135 | 6 | 2008–2015 | ||||
| PBL | 11 | 1 | 2015–2016 | ||||
| Playoffs | 2008–present | ||||||
| Totals combined | 168 | 8 | 95.4% | 4 ABA League Championships | |||
Coaching roster
edit| Head Coach | Season |
|---|---|
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2007-2008 |
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2008-2009 |
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2009-2010 |
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2010-2011 |
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2011-2012 |
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2013-2014
Sarah Gayler |
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2014-2015
Sarah Gayler |
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2015-2016
Sarah Gayler |
| Coach Steve C. Tucker | 2016-2017
Sarah Gayler Alex Sanders |
References
edit- ^ "Outlaws get forfeit win after Mavericks fold". Enid News & Eagle. May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Mavericks win first title". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
- ^ "SETX Mavericks leaving ABA...NBA-D League next?". The Examiner. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "ABA team comes to Shreveport Bossier". KSLA. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Successful Season Opener as the Kentucky Mavericks beat the Rochester Razorsharks". mavup.com. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Kentucky Mavericks Ceasing Operations". Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ "THE SHREVEPORT MAVERICKS ARE PLANNING A COMEBACK!". K945.com. July 23, 2020.
- ^ "SHREVEPORT MAVERICKS RETURN HOME AS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM IN THE BASKETBALL LEAGUE". The Basketball League. January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Shreveport Mavericks set to tip off 2021 season". KTBS3.com. April 5, 2021.
- ^ "November 24, 2023, Shreveport Bossier Mavericks Instagram post". Instagram. November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Kentucky Mavericks Win 100th Straight Game". mavup.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Razorsharks get Revenge on Kentucky". razorsharks.com. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ^ "Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks win the ABA Championship". ArkLaTexHomepage.com. Retrieved 14 April 2014.