The Albuquerque Silvers were an American basketball

Basketball

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 team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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 that was a member of the Continental Basketball Association

Continental Basketball Association

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. They were coached by Norm Ellenberger

Norm Ellenberger

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, former coach of the University of New Mexico men's basketball team. The franchise was run by P. Patrick McKernan who was also the President/General Manager of the Albuquerque Dukes (Pacific Coast League affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers).

The team was previously known as the Las Vegas Silvers. The team moved to Albuquerque during the 1982/83 season.

Year-by-year with Alberta Dusters

Year	League	Reg. Season	Playoffs
1980/81	CBA	4th, Western	Western Division Semifinals
1981/82	CBA	3rd, Western	Did not qualify

Year-by-year with Las Vegas Silvers

Year	League	Reg. Season	Playoffs
1982/83	CBA	N/A	N/A

Year-by-year with Albuquerque Silvers

Year	League	Reg. Season	Playoffs
1982/83	CBA	4th, Western	Did not qualify
1983/84	CBA	6th, Western	Did not qualify
1984/85	CBA	7th, Western	Did not qualify