Santa Barbara Breakers

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Santa Barbara Breakers
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FoundedJuly 10, 2006
LeagueIBL; West Coast Basketball League (former)
Team historySanta Barbara Breakers
2007–2016
Based inSanta Barbara, California
ArenaSanta Barbara City College
2007–2014
ColorsRed, Blue & Gold
Owner
Head coach
Championships5
Division titles2
MascotJoe Shark

The Santa Barbara Breakers are a basketball team that played in the West Coast Professional Basketball League (WCBL) and the (IBL). The team played their home games on the campus of Santa Barbara City College.

History[]

The Breakers' maiden season began on April 13, 2007[1] in the International Basketball League. The team featured several former NBA players, such as Toby Bailey, Fred Vinson, Samaki Walker and Lamond Murray. Their regular season record was 17-6 and they lost in the IBL West Division Championship to the eventual 2007 IBL Champion, Portland.

In 2008, the Breakers switched affiliation to the newly-formed West Coast Pro Basketball League (WCBL).[2] Santa Barbara was the inaugural season WCBL champion finishing undefeated at 18-0. Former UCSB shooting guard Josh Merrill was named the league's regular season and playoff MVP.

The WCBL competed for 9 years, 2008-2016. The Santa Barbara Breakers and the WCBL All Stars traveled to China 12 times for month long tours, playing CBA and International opponents. They also toured to Holland and Mexico for tournaments.

Notable players[]

  • Zach Andrews
  • James Nunnally
  • Greg Somogyi
  • Nick Young
  • Lamond Murray
  • Terrell Owens
  • Byron Russell
  • Jalen Rose
  • Jonathon Gipson

References[]

  1. ^ "Team to Hold Draft on Thursday". Montecito Journal. 22 March 2007.
  2. ^ "Santa Barbara Breakers Join New West Coast League". Noozhawk. 12 January 2008.

External links[]

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