Fuerza Regia
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The Fuerza Regia is a Mexican professional basketball
team based in Monterrey
, Nuevo Leon
, Mexico
playing in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional
(LNBP). They currently play their home games in the Nuevo Leon Gimnasium
which advanced to the LNBP final.
in Mexicali
, Baja California
, Mexico
that ended on February 9, 2008. Argentina's Peñarol Mar del Plata
won the competition and LNBP's Soles de Mexicali
were the runner-up, while Fuerza Regia finished in 9th place.
superstar Dennis Rodman
was signed for three games but played for five minutes total. Former George Washington University
star T.J. Thompson played for the team as well.http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=FRA&PlayerID=46239&AmNotSure=1
Fuerza Regia's Jamario Moon
was signed by the NBA's Toronto Raptors
for the 2007-08 and 2008-2009 season, but is now a part of the Los Angeles Clippers
On April 25, 2007, Fuerza Regia signed Chinese
basketball player Sun Ming Ming
, the world's tallest active basketballer at 7'9.
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Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team based in Monterrey
Monterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
, Nuevo Leon
Nuevo León
Nuevo León It is located in Northeastern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Tamaulipas to the north and east, San Luis Potosí to the south, and Coahuila to the west. To the north, Nuevo León has a 15 kilometer stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to the U.S...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
playing in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional
Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional
The Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional is the top professional basketball league in Mexico. The league was founded in 2000 with 11 teams, expanding to 24 as of 2008...
(LNBP). They currently play their home games in the Nuevo Leon Gimnasium
Gimnasio Nuevo Leon
Gimnasio Nuevo Leon is an indoor arena in Monterrey, Mexico. It is primarily used for basketball and is the home arena of the Fuerza Regia. It holds 4,200 people ....
2007-2008
The team finished second in the 2007-08 LNBP Northern Zone division standings only behind Lobos Grises UAD, but failed to advance to the Northern Zone Finals after losing to the Soles de MexicaliSoles de Mexicali
The Soles de Mexicali is a Mexican professional basketball team based in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico playing in the Northern Division of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional . The team was founded in 2005, and has established as one of Mexico's youngest and most successful basketball...
which advanced to the LNBP final.
International tournaments
On December 4, 2007, Fuerza Regia was one of the 16 teams to participate in the first annual FIBA Americas LeagueFIBA Americas League
The FIBA Americas League is an international men's basketball club cup competition played annually by clubs of Americas, and is organized by FIBA Americas. The first edition started on December 4, 2007.-Format:The 16 participating clubs are divided in four groups of four teams each...
in Mexicali
Mexicali
Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California, seat of the Municipality of Mexicali, and 2nd largest city in Baja California. The City of Mexicali has a population of 689,775, according to the 2010 census, while the population of the entire metropolitan area reaches 936,826.The city...
, Baja California
Baja California
Baja California officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Baja California is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is both the northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico. Before becoming a state in 1953, the area was known as the North...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
that ended on February 9, 2008. Argentina's Peñarol Mar del Plata
Peñarol Mar del Plata
Club Atlético Peñarol is a professional basketball team based in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Peñarol currently play in the Liga Nacional de Básquet , the top level of the Argentine league system...
won the competition and LNBP's Soles de Mexicali
Soles de Mexicali
The Soles de Mexicali is a Mexican professional basketball team based in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico playing in the Northern Division of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional . The team was founded in 2005, and has established as one of Mexico's youngest and most successful basketball...
were the runner-up, while Fuerza Regia finished in 9th place.
Notable former players
NBA Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
superstar Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman
Dennis Keith Rodman is a retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was nicknamed "Dennis the Menace" and "The...
was signed for three games but played for five minutes total. Former George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
star T.J. Thompson played for the team as well.http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=FRA&PlayerID=46239&AmNotSure=1
Fuerza Regia's Jamario Moon
Jamario Moon
Jamario Raman Moon is an American professional basketball player. Moon played college basketball for one season at Meridian Community College and began his professional career with teams in the United States Basketball League and NBA Development League, the Harlem Globetrotters, and Mexican...
was signed by the NBA's Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
for the 2007-08 and 2008-2009 season, but is now a part of the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
On April 25, 2007, Fuerza Regia signed Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
basketball player Sun Ming Ming
Sun Ming Ming
Sun Mingming is a Chinese basketball player. He is one of the tallest players to ever play professional basketball, standing 7 ft 9 in and weighing 370 lb . Ming wears size 20 sneakers. He also makes occasional appearances as an actor.-Early life:He was born in a small town near in...
, the world's tallest active basketballer at 7'9.
Current squad 2010/2011
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