Gary Steelheads

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The Gary Steelheads were a professional basketball team. They played in the International Basketball League (IBL), Continental Basketball Association (CBA), and the United States Basketball League (USBL). They were based in Gary, Indiana, United States, and played their home games at the Genesis Convention Center. The Steelheads were the 2006 CBA Eastern Conference champions.

History

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Former logo, while in the CBA

Gary was awarded a franchise in the CBA in 2000. The league folded so the Steelheads joined the IBL. Former CBA franchise owners purchased the CBA name from the bankruptcy court. The IBL and IBA combined to reform the CBA in 2001. After playing five seasons in the CBA the team announced on July 21, 2006, that they would be sitting out the 2006–07 CBA season.

During that time former owner Jewell Harris Sr. was indicted on federal extortion and other charges unrelated to the team. He resigned from the team pending a sale.

On October 24, the new ownership, Showtime Sports and Entertainment, LLC (headlined by Jewell Harris Jr.), announced they would be moving to the USBL for 2007.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

After one season in the USBL, which included multiple teams folding, the Steelheads joined the IBL (unrelated to the former IBL) for the 2008 season. The Steelheads sat out the 2009 season and eventually ceased operations.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Season-by-season record

Year	League	GP	W	L	Pct.	Reg. season	Playoffs
2000	CBA	24	9	15	.375	5th, American	League folded
2000/01	IBL	30	7	23	.233	5th, National	Did not qualify
2001/02	CBA	56	22	34	.393	4th, American	Did not qualify
2002/03	CBA	48	25	23	.521	3rd, American	Did not qualify
2003/04	CBA	48	27	21	.563	3rd	Lost first round
2004/05	CBA	48	17	31	.354	4th, Eastern	Did not qualify
2005/06	CBA	48	29	19	.604	2nd, Eastern	Conference champs
2007	USBL	27	16	11	.593	3rd	Lost first round
2008	IBL	22	18	4	.818	1st	Opted out
totals	CBA	272	129	143	.474	–

Roster

Gary Steelheads all-time roster<ref>GARY STEELHEADS basketball team "Former Players" USBasket.com</ref>
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