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Pittsburgh Phantoms
Founded2009
LeagueGPBL (planning stages)
ABA (2009-10)
Team historyPittsburgh Phantoms (2009-2010)
Based inElizabeth, Pennsylvania
ArenaCarnegie Library of Homestead, Langley High School
ColorsBlack, gold, white      
OwnerPittsburgh Professional Basketball Group (Bill Miller, Ted Miller, Lisa Matthews)
Head coachJohn Ashalou [1]

The Pittsburgh Phantoms were an American professional basketball team whose office is based in the Pittsburgh suburb of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. The Phantoms were a member of the current American Basketball Association, and began play in December, 2009.[2] The Phantoms played their home games in Munhall, Pennsylvania at the Carnegie Library of Homestead - Athletic Club as well as the Langley High School (Pittsburgh) Gymnasium.[3][4] Although the Phantoms intended to play games in the ABA during the 2010-11 season, no games were held.

The Phantoms had originally planned to be a charter member of the Global Professional Basketball League before leaving for the ABA.[5]

Year-by-year

Year W L Win % Finish
2009-10 6 2 0.750 4th, ABA North Central Division

References

  1. ^ "From nobody to somebody: WM's Davis on top of his game". The Daily News. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
  2. ^ "Pittsburgh GPBL team announces name". Global Professional Basketball League. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  3. ^ "Venue". Pittsburgh Phantoms.com. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  4. ^ "Court Time to be home for Phantoms basketball". Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  5. ^ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/s_638119.html