Iowa Energy
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The Iowa Energy are a 2007-08 expansion team of the NBA Development League
, of which they are the current defending champions. They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center
.
Former Utah Flash
coach Kevin Young is the team's head coach.
On November 23, they won their first-ever game, a 101-99 win at Dakota
. They defeated Albuquerque
, 101-98, in their inaugural home game in front of a league-record 8,842 fans. They later broke that record in the Game 2 2010-2011 NBA D-League Finals with a record attendance 14,036 fans.
For their second season, they dropped the Miami Heat
as their affiliate, replacing them with the Phoenix Suns
.
The 2009-10 squad set a new league record with 37 regular season victories. They equaled this mark again in 2010-11.
They won their first championship in franchise history when they beat the Rio Grande Valley
in 3 games in the 2010-2011 season.
At the beginning of the 2011-12 season, the Energy dropped the Phoenix Suns
as their affiliate and added the New Orleans Hornets and the Washington Wizards
.
On October 5, 2011 the Energy named Kevin Young as their new head coach.
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
, of which they are the current defending champions. They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center
Iowa Events Center
The Iowa Events Center is a public events complex located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.-Overview:The Iowa Events Center consists of the existing Veterans Memorial Auditorium, the existing Polk County Convention Complex, the new Hy-Vee Hall, and the new Wells Fargo Arena...
.
Former Utah Flash
Utah Flash
The Utah Flash was a team of the NBA Development League that began playing in 2007 and folded in 2011. They played their home games at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah...
coach Kevin Young is the team's head coach.
History
The team initially held a "Name the Team" contest, where the choices were Corncobs, Maize, River Rats, Scarecrows, and Thoroughbreds. However, the team later announced that, because of general fan dislike, none of these names would be the team name. The team name, Iowa Energy, and the logo were announced on June 29, 2007.On November 23, they won their first-ever game, a 101-99 win at Dakota
Dakota Wizards
The Dakota Wizards are an American basketball team in the NBA Development League, based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Home games are played at the Bismarck Civic Center.-Beginnings in IBA:...
. They defeated Albuquerque
Albuquerque Thunderbirds
The New Mexico Thunderbirds were a professional NBA Development League minor league basketball team which played from 2005-2011. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Thunderbirds first played their home games at Tingley Coliseum as the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, then played at the Santa Ana Star...
, 101-98, in their inaugural home game in front of a league-record 8,842 fans. They later broke that record in the Game 2 2010-2011 NBA D-League Finals with a record attendance 14,036 fans.
For their second season, they dropped the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
as their affiliate, replacing them with the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
.
The 2009-10 squad set a new league record with 37 regular season victories. They equaled this mark again in 2010-11.
They won their first championship in franchise history when they beat the Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
in 3 games in the 2010-2011 season.
At the beginning of the 2011-12 season, the Energy dropped the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
as their affiliate and added the New Orleans Hornets and the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
.
On October 5, 2011 the Energy named Kevin Young as their new head coach.
Season By Season
| Season | Division | Finish | Wins | Losses | Pct. | Postseason Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Energy | ||||||
| 2007–08 | Central | 3rd | 22 | 28 | .440 | |
| 2008–09 | Central | 1st | 28 | 22 | .560 | Lost Round 1 (Dakota Dakota Wizards The Dakota Wizards are an American basketball team in the NBA Development League, based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Home games are played at the Bismarck Civic Center.-Beginnings in IBA:... ) 114-109 |
| 2009–10 | Eastern | 1st | 37 | 13 | .740 | Won Round 1 (Utah Utah Flash The Utah Flash was a team of the NBA Development League that began playing in 2007 and folded in 2011. They played their home games at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah... ) 2-1 Lost Semifinals (Tulsa Tulsa 66ers The Tulsa 66ers are an NBA Development League team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the minor league affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their logo design is a basketball behind mountains with a road leading up to them, all on a U.S... ) 2-1 |
| 2010-11 | Eastern | 1st | 37 | 13 | .740 | Won Round 1 (Utah Utah Flash The Utah Flash was a team of the NBA Development League that began playing in 2007 and folded in 2011. They played their home games at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah... ) 2-1 Won Semifinals (Tulsa Tulsa 66ers The Tulsa 66ers are an NBA Development League team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the minor league affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their logo design is a basketball behind mountains with a road leading up to them, all on a U.S... ) 2-0 Won D-League Finals (Rio Grande Valley Rio Grande Valley Vipers The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas.... ) 2–1 |
| Regular season | 124 | 76 | .620 | |||
| Playoffs | 9 | 6 | .571 | |||
Current roster
Players assigned by NBA teams
- Jameson CurryJamesOn CurryJamesOn Curry is an American professional basketball player. He played for Oklahoma State University from 2004–2007, and after forgoing his senior season, left for the NBA Draft. He was selected in the 2nd round, and 51st overall by the Chicago Bulls...
- assigned by the Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe 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...
on November 15, 2007 and January 7, 2008 - Demetris NicholsDemetris NicholsDemetris Nichols is an American professional basketball player. He played small forward for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, and has been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks.-High school:He was coached by Mike Hart at St...
- assigned by the Chicago Bulls on December 18, 2007 and February 29, 2008 - Joel AnthonyJoel AnthonyJoel Vincent Anthony is a Canadian professional basketball player in the NBA who is currently a member of the Miami Heat. He is also a key member of the Canadian national men's basketball team.-High school career:...
- assigned by the Miami HeatMiami HeatThe Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
on February 27, 2008 - Daequan CookDaequan CookDaequan Cook is an American basketball player and currently a shooting guard for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder....
- assigned by the Miami Heat on February 27, 2008 - Shannon BrownShannon BrownShannon Brown is an American professional basketball player who plays at the shooting guard and point guard positions. He last played in the National Basketball Association for the Los Angeles Lakers. Brown attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, was named Illinois Mr...
- assigned by the Chicago Bulls on March 15, 2008 - Cedric SimmonsCedric SimmonsCedric Simmons is an American professional basketball player for the Asefa Estudiantes of the Liga ACB. A 6'10",...
- assigned by the Chicago Bulls on March 15, 2008 - Alando TuckerAlando TuckerAlando Forest Tucker is an American professional basketball player. Tucker played five seasons at The University of Wisconsin–Madison and wore the number 42...
- assigned by Phoenix SunsPhoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
on December 26, 2008 - Courtney SimsCourtney SimsCourtney Sims is an American professional basketball player with BK VEF Rīga in Latvia. He is a 6'11" 245 lb center.-Early career:...
- assigned by Phoenix Suns on February 14, 2009 - Taylor GriffinTaylor GriffinTaylor Griffin is an American professional basketball player from the University of Oklahoma.With his younger brother, power forward Blake Griffin, Taylor Griffin helped lead Oklahoma to the Elite Eight of the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament...
- assigned by Phoenix Suns on December 7, 2009 - Earl ClarkEarl ClarkEarl Rashad Clark is an American professional basketball player. Clark played collegiate basketball for the University of Louisville men's basketball team and was drafted 14th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA Draft....
- assigned by Phoenix Suns on March 15, 2010 - Gani LawalGani LawalGani Oladimeji Lawal, Jr. is an American basketball player with the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He played with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team for 3 years. A junior, Lawal led the team in field-goal percentage and blocked shots in 2007–2008...
- assigned by Phoenix Suns on November 16, 2010 - Garret Siler - assigned by Phoenix Suns on January 2, 2011
Players recalled by NBA teams
- Jameson CurryJamesOn CurryJamesOn Curry is an American professional basketball player. He played for Oklahoma State University from 2004–2007, and after forgoing his senior season, left for the NBA Draft. He was selected in the 2nd round, and 51st overall by the Chicago Bulls...
- recalled by the Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe 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...
on December 17, 2007 and January 24, 2008 - Demetris NicholsDemetris NicholsDemetris Nichols is an American professional basketball player. He played small forward for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, and has been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks.-High school:He was coached by Mike Hart at St...
- recalled by the Chicago Bulls on January 7 and March 15, 2008 - Joel AnthonyJoel AnthonyJoel Vincent Anthony is a Canadian professional basketball player in the NBA who is currently a member of the Miami Heat. He is also a key member of the Canadian national men's basketball team.-High school career:...
- recalled by the Miami HeatMiami HeatThe Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
on March 8, 2008 - Daequan CookDaequan CookDaequan Cook is an American basketball player and currently a shooting guard for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder....
- recalled by the Miami Heat on March 8, 2008 - Shannon BrownShannon BrownShannon Brown is an American professional basketball player who plays at the shooting guard and point guard positions. He last played in the National Basketball Association for the Los Angeles Lakers. Brown attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, was named Illinois Mr...
- recalled by the Chicago Bulls on April 2, 2008 - Cedric SimmonsCedric SimmonsCedric Simmons is an American professional basketball player for the Asefa Estudiantes of the Liga ACB. A 6'10",...
- recalled by the Chicago Bulls on April 2, 2008 - Alando TuckerAlando TuckerAlando Forest Tucker is an American professional basketball player. Tucker played five seasons at The University of Wisconsin–Madison and wore the number 42...
- recalled by the Phoenix SunsPhoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
on January 2, 2009 - Courtney SimsCourtney SimsCourtney Sims is an American professional basketball player with BK VEF Rīga in Latvia. He is a 6'11" 245 lb center.-Early career:...
- recalled by the Phoenix Suns on February 17, 2009 - Taylor GriffinTaylor GriffinTaylor Griffin is an American professional basketball player from the University of Oklahoma.With his younger brother, power forward Blake Griffin, Taylor Griffin helped lead Oklahoma to the Elite Eight of the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament...
- recalled by the Phoenix Suns on December 14, 2009 - Earl ClarkEarl ClarkEarl Rashad Clark is an American professional basketball player. Clark played collegiate basketball for the University of Louisville men's basketball team and was drafted 14th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA Draft....
- recalled by the Phoenix Suns on March 20, 2010 - Gani LawalGani LawalGani Oladimeji Lawal, Jr. is an American basketball player with the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He played with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team for 3 years. A junior, Lawal led the team in field-goal percentage and blocked shots in 2007–2008...
- recalled by the Phoenix Suns on December 12, 2010 - Garret Siler - recalled by the Phoenix Suns on January 22, 2011
Players called up by NBA teams
- Courtney SimsCourtney SimsCourtney Sims is an American professional basketball player with BK VEF Rīga in Latvia. He is a 6'11" 245 lb center.-Early career:...
- signed by the Phoenix SunsPhoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
on January 20, 2009 and the New York Knicks on March 23, 2009 - Anthony TolliverAnthony TolliverAnthony Tolliver an American professional basketball player who plays for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. He attended Creighton University in Nebraska.-High school and college career:...
- signed by the New Orleans Hornets on January 21, 2009 - Cartier MartinCartier MartinCartier Alexander Martin is an American professional basketball player.-College career:He spent his college career at Kansas State University and is one of the top all-time scoring leaders at the school...
- signed by the Charlotte BobcatsCharlotte BobcatsThe Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
on January 29, 2009 - Demetris NicholsDemetris NicholsDemetris Nichols is an American professional basketball player. He played small forward for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, and has been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks.-High school:He was coached by Mike Hart at St...
- signed by the New York KnicksNew York KnicksThe New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
on March 6, 2009
Affiliates
- Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe 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...
(2007–present) - Miami HeatMiami HeatThe Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
(2007–2008) - Phoenix SunsPhoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
(2008–2011) - New Orleans Hornets (2011–present)
- Washington WizardsWashington WizardsThe Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
(2011–present)