Colorado Storm

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Colorado Storm
Founded 2004
League ABA
Team history Colorado Storm
2004-2005
Arena Cougar Field House (2004)
Wildcat Center (2004)
Based in Lakewood, Colorado (2004)
Denver, Colorado (2004)
Team colors Sky Blue, White, Navy Blue
Owner William Jewett (2004)
Antonio "Tree" Adams (2004-05)
Head coach Sheldon Jones (2004)
Antonio "Tree" Adams (2004-05)
Eric Stoffel (2005)
Championships 0
Division titles 0

The Colorado Storm was an American Basketball Association (ABA) team based in Denver. Originally intended to be based in Colorado Springs, the team began play in the fall of 2004, and ceased operations in 2005. Their home arenas were Cougar Field House at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, and later at the Wildcat Center at Johnson & Wales University in Denver. Originally coached by Sheldon Jones until he took ownership of the Louisiana Cajun Pelicans, then taken over by coach-owner Antonio "Tree" Adams, and later Eric Stoffel (later coach of the IBL's Colorado Crossover), the Storm played one season through 2004-05. The Storm compiled a 3-13 record, winning 2 at home and 1 on the road, finishing in 6th place in the ABA's White Division. However, they did have some shining moments, particularly the play of star guard Johnny Reece, who later played for the IBL's Aurora Cavalry.

[edit] Team Record

Season W L Win % Home Away Result
2004-05 3 13 .650 2-5 1-8 8th Place, White Division

2004
11/27 - Texas 103, Colorado 92
12/2 - Texas 111, Colorado 106
12/3 - Texas 138, Colorado 113
12/10 - Colorado 133, Hermosillo 126
12/17 - Arkansas 133, Colorado 115
12/18 - Arkansas 129, Colorado 111
12/22 - Colorado 133, Hermosillo 126
2005
1/7 - Kentucky 161, Colorado 90
1/8 - Kansas City 95, Colorado 75
1/10 - Colorado 126, St. Louis 106
1/21 - Kansas City 131, Colorado 120
1/29 - Arkansas 157, Colorado 88
1/31 - Texas 132, Colorado 110
2/12 - Texas 136, Colorado 85
2/18 - Kansas City 142, Colorado 114
2/24 - Kansas City 153, Colorado 104

All 2004 games were played at home (first three in Lakewood), and all 2005 games were played on the road.

[edit] Colorado Storm Players

Players for the Colorado Storm
G/F 6'4 United States Carl Boyd (University of California)
G 6'4 United States Torris Bright (Louisiana State University)
United States J. Brown
C 6'9 United States Darian Burke (Colorado State University)
United States Clementi
G 6'3 United States Jamal Clements (Bemidji State University)
United States Curtis
G 6'2 United States Parris WIlliams (University of Minnesota)
United States Duncan
United States Edmonds
G 6'4 United States Mike Frazier (University of Northern Colorado)
G 6'3 United States Julian Gorens (Arkansas Tech University)
United States Graves
C 6'11 United States Mike Harmon (University of Detroit Mercy)
F/C 6'8 United States Marquis Holmes (University of Idaho)
G 6'4 United States Toriano Johnson (Utah State)
United States Jones
United States Elzie Knight
United States Lefevers
G 6'2 United States Jermaine Mason (Colorado State University - Pueblo)
G 6'5 United States Ron McKnight (Middle Tennessee State)
G 6'6 United States Nicholaus (Nick) Mohr (University of Colorado)
F 6'9 United States Bryant Nash (University of Kansas)
F/C 6'10 Canada Jonas Pierre (Lincoln University)
G 6'4 United States Johnny Reece (University of Oregon)
G 6'7 United States Ronald Rhea, Jr. (California State University Stanislaus)
F 6'9 United States Ajamu Rials (Clayton State University)
United States Richardson
United States Smith
United States Steve Smith
G 5'11 United States Derrick Stevens (Colorado State University)
United States Thomas
F 6'5 United States Donnie Thompson
G/F 6'7 United States Nick Valdez (Texas Tech)
United States Weston
G/F 6'7 United States Jermaine Williams (Louisiana State University)
F 6'8 United States Curtis Wilson (University of New Orleans)
United States Woods
United States Wright
United States York
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