League CBA 2006-2008 Team colors sky blue/navy Ownership West Coast Sports, LLC Founded 2006 Folded 2008 | Location Great Falls, Montana Head coach Rick Turner Arena Four Seasons Arena Championships 0 | |
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History Great Falls Explorers 2006-2008 | ||
Marc mazur 2007 cba great falls explorers part 1
The Great Falls Explorers were a team in the Continental Basketball Association founded in 2006. The team played their home games at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls, Montana. The franchise was branded 'Explorers' in honor of Lewis and Clark traveled through the area. The Explorers, previously coached by Steve Aggers, will be coached by Scott Wedman for the 2007-2008 season. The team's front office is led by General Manager Ryan Acra.
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Marc mazur 2007 cba great falls explorers part 2
2006-2007
The Explorers were originally owned by Apex Sportstainment (present owners of the Butte Daredevils and Minot SkyRockets). The team's first coach, Steve Aggers, previously coached the College of Great Falls basketball program. In their inaugural season, the Explorers recorded a respectable 24-24 record but finished short of the playoffs. The Explorers had two CBA all stars in guard Malik Moore and forward Jamar Howard. The CBA Rookie of the Year was Explorers power forward Travis Garrison.
The Explorers averaged just over 700 in attendance per game. During the offseason, Kermit Young and Steve Aggers were not asked to return for another season.
2007-2008
The team ceased operations.