Orangeville A's

The Orangeville A's were a Canadian professional basketball franchise based in Orangeville, Ontario. Founded in 2012 in Brampton, the A's were a member of the National Basketball League of Canada, where they began play for the 2013–14 season.

Orangeville A's
Orangeville A's logo
DivisionCentral Division
LeagueNBL Canada
Founded2013
HistoryBrampton A's
2013–2015
Orangeville A's
2015–2017
ArenaAthlete Institute
LocationOrangeville, Ontario
Team coloursRed and black
   
Head coachBrandon Lesovsky
OwnershipJames Tipping
WebsiteAsBasketball.ca

History

On April 2, 2013, it was announced that an ownership group had stepped forward to put an NBL Canada team in Brampton for the 2013–14. The Brampton A's colour scheme would be red and black.[1]

On September 15, 2015, the A's decided to relocate to Orangeville, Ontario.[2][3]

After the 2016–17 season the A's folded.[4]

Home arenas

Originally opened in 1998, the Powerade Centre is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Brampton, Ontario. The main arena has a capacity of 5,000. The A's share the arena with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL. It is also home to the Brampton Inferno, Peel Avengers, and Brampton Excelsiors lacrosse teams.[5]

On September 15, 2015, the A's announced that they would be relocating to Orangeville and begin playing at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario. The team declined the option to remain at the Powerade Centre for five more years. The A's would not have to pay rental fees for modifying the court, as they were forced to do in their old arena. Team owner James Tipping said, "I had to do what was best for the team and NBL Canada. I chose to do what best for the franchise and NBL Canada."[2][3]

Final roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Orangeville A's roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 2 United States Bodiford, Rick 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 36 – (1987-01-14)14 January 1987
PG 3 United States Harris, Anthony 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 186 lb (84 kg) 38 – (1985-02-03)3 February 1985
G 4 Canada Tipping, Jameson 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg)
G 5 United States Hendricks, Scotty 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg)
G 10 Canada DiLoreto, Rico 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 33 – (1990-08-11)11 August 1990
G 12 Canada Anderson, Jake 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 36 – (1987-04-08)8 April 1987
G 15 Canada Joseph, Troy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 32 – (1991-05-20)20 May 1991
PF 20 United States Moss, Justin 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 30 – (1993-06-19)19 June 1993
F 21 Canada Tulloch, Daniel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg)
G/F 24 United States Hollis-Jefferson, Rahlir 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 32 – (1991-06-26)26 June 1991
C 31 United States Magee, Slim 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 210 lb (95 kg)
F 34 United States Thurman, Gavin 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 214 lb (97 kg) 29 – (1994-07-06)6 July 1994
Head coach
  • United States Brandon Lesovsky
Assistant coach(es)
  • Canada Sheldon Cassimy
  • Canada Jacki Tipping
  • Canada Clinton Cybulski
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: March 7, 2016

Season-by-season record
SeasonCoachRegular SeasonPostseason
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
2013–14Dave Magley2713.6752nd23.400Division Semifinals
2014–15Dave Magley1814.5632nd66.500Division Finals
2015–16Chris Thomas1426.3504th03.000Division Semifinals
2016–17Brandon Lesovsky1624.4004th03.000Division Semifinals
Totals7274.493815.348

References
  1. Inscoe, Robin (April 2, 2013). "Pro basketball team planned for Brampton". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  2. Inscoe, Robin. "A's bolt for Orangeville". The Brampton Guardian. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  3. Inscoe, Robin. "National Basketball League of Canada franchise relocating to Orangeville". Orangeville Banner. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  4. "WEEKLY SPORTS LEAGUE & FRANCHISE REPORT". OurSports Central. July 31, 2017.
  5. "About The Powerade Centre". PoweradeCentre.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
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