Wilmington Sea Dawgs
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The Wilmington Sea Dawgs are a team of the Tobacco Road Basketball League
in Wilmington
, North Carolina
. The Sea Dawgs began play in 2006 as a member of the American Basketball Association
and later played as a founding member of the Premier Basketball League
and a founding member of the Continental Basketball League
. Throughout their history, home games have been played at the Joe and Barbara Schwartz Center
on the campus of Cape Fear Community College
.
. In their playoff run, they were scheduled to meet the defending champion Rochester Razorsharks
, but weather related travel problems caused the game to not be played. The ABA CEO then refused to reschedule the game although the two teams had agreed to a make up date. The CEO instead tried to force Rochester to accept a forfeit. This incident motivated the Razorsharks to leave the ABA and help form the Premier Basketball League
(PBL).
behind the Rochester Razorsharks
. They made the playoffs and faced the Maryland Nighthawks
in the first round but lost. On April 22, 2008, Kevin Whitted resigned as head coach of the Sea Dawgs On October 17, Dale Kuhl was named head coach.
(who finished 18-2 and were 12-0 at the time of their second meeting). The Sea Dawgs swept four games against the Detroit Panthers
and five games against the Augusta Groove. The Sea Dawgs ended their season losing in the playoff semi-finals to the Knights.
. The team finished with an 11-5 record and was the number one seed for (and thereby host for) the CBL Championship, which they lost in overtime to the Savannah Wildcats
.
. The Sea Dawgs's four year playoff streak was snapped in a rather mediocre campaign where the club finished 5-6 and missed the playoffs.
Tobacco Road Basketball League
The Tobacco Road Basketball League is a professional men's basketball minor league in the United States that will begin play in April of 2012...
in Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. The Sea Dawgs began play in 2006 as a member of the American Basketball Association
American Basketball Association (21st century)
The American Basketball Association, often abbreviated as ABA, is a semi-professional men's basketball league that was founded in 1999. The current ABA has no affiliation with the original American Basketball Association that merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976...
and later played as a founding member of the Premier Basketball League
Premier Basketball League
The Premier Basketball League, often abbreviated to the PBL, is a men's professional basketball minor league in the United States that began play in January 2008. The league had ten teams for the 2008 season and thirteen teams for the 2009 season. Nine teams from Canada and the United States...
and a founding member of the Continental Basketball League
Continental Basketball League
The Continental Basketball League is a professional men's basketball minor league in the United States that began play in April of 2010. The league is headquartered in Florida.- History :...
. Throughout their history, home games have been played at the Joe and Barbara Schwartz Center
Joe and Barbara Schwartz Center
The Joe and Barbara Schwartz Center is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina. With a capacity of 1,800 people, it is home to the Cape Fear Sea Devils junior college basketball and volleyball teams, and also to the Wilmington Sea Dawgs of...
on the campus of Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College is a two year college located in Wilmington, North Carolina.CFCC is the fifth largest community college in the state with over 27,000 students taking classes every year...
.
2006-2007
The Sea Dawgs won the ABA Blue Central division in their first year with a record of 19-8 and advanced to the playoff semi-finals, losing to the eventual champion Vermont Frost HeavesVermont Frost Heaves
The Vermont Frost Heaves were a professional basketball team in Vermont, United States that last played in the Premier Basketball League, last coached by Joe Salerno. The formation of the team was announced in December, 2005 by founding owner Alexander Wolff, a Cornwall, Vermont resident and...
. In their playoff run, they were scheduled to meet the defending champion Rochester Razorsharks
Rochester Razorsharks
The Rochester Razorsharks are a professional basketball team based in Rochester, New York. They are members of the Premier Basketball League and play their home games at the Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester. The Razorsharks were founded in 2005 as a member of the American Basketball...
, but weather related travel problems caused the game to not be played. The ABA CEO then refused to reschedule the game although the two teams had agreed to a make up date. The CEO instead tried to force Rochester to accept a forfeit. This incident motivated the Razorsharks to leave the ABA and help form the Premier Basketball League
Premier Basketball League
The Premier Basketball League, often abbreviated to the PBL, is a men's professional basketball minor league in the United States that began play in January 2008. The league had ten teams for the 2008 season and thirteen teams for the 2009 season. Nine teams from Canada and the United States...
(PBL).
2007-2008
The team moved to the PBL for the 2007-08 season. They played in the East Division. They finished the regular season at 11-9 and tied for second in the division with the Reading RailersReading Railers
The Reading Railers are a team of the Premier Basketball League that began play in 2007. They play their home games at the Sovereign Center. The team was originally going to play in the American Basketball Association....
behind the Rochester Razorsharks
Rochester Razorsharks
The Rochester Razorsharks are a professional basketball team based in Rochester, New York. They are members of the Premier Basketball League and play their home games at the Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester. The Razorsharks were founded in 2005 as a member of the American Basketball...
. They made the playoffs and faced the Maryland Nighthawks
Maryland Nighthawks
The Washington GreenHawks were a team of the Atlantic Coast Professional Basketball League based in Washington, D.C.. As the Maryland Nighthawks they were formerly part of the American Basketball Association and a founding member of the Premier Basketball League , in which they later played as...
in the first round but lost. On April 22, 2008, Kevin Whitted resigned as head coach of the Sea Dawgs On October 17, Dale Kuhl was named head coach.
2008-2009
The team took a much more defensive approach compared to previous years and after a slow start sprinted to second place in their division and a wild card berth in the PBL playoffs with a record of 15-5. The Sea Dawgs were the first team this season to defeat the Battle Creek KnightsBattle Creek Knights
The Battle Creek Knights are a team in the Independent Basketball Association located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They previously played in the Premier Basketball League and in the International Basketball League.-2005 season:...
(who finished 18-2 and were 12-0 at the time of their second meeting). The Sea Dawgs swept four games against the Detroit Panthers
Detroit Panthers (PBL)
The Detroit Panthers are an American minor-league basketball team in the Premier Basketball League. Formerly a member of the American Basketball Association, the team was previously known as the Detroit Dogs and the Detroit Wheels...
and five games against the Augusta Groove. The Sea Dawgs ended their season losing in the playoff semi-finals to the Knights.
2009-2010
On 2 November 2009, the Sea Dawgs announced via e-mail their move to the spring season Continental Basketball LeagueContinental Basketball League
The Continental Basketball League is a professional men's basketball minor league in the United States that began play in April of 2010. The league is headquartered in Florida.- History :...
. The team finished with an 11-5 record and was the number one seed for (and thereby host for) the CBL Championship, which they lost in overtime to the Savannah Wildcats
Savannah Wildcats
The Savannah Wildcats are a charter member of the Continental Basketball League based in Savannah, Georgia which began play in 2010. They played their games at Alfred E. Beach High School during their inaugural season, but switched to Armstrong Atlantic State University for year two. They won the...
.
2010-2011
One of the teams previous co-owners left the team to found the Cary InvasionCary Invasion
The Cary Invasion is a member of the Tobacco Road Basketball League based in Cary, North Carolina which began play in 2011 as a member of the Continental Basketball League...
. The Sea Dawgs's four year playoff streak was snapped in a rather mediocre campaign where the club finished 5-6 and missed the playoffs.
2011-2012
The team announced (with the Cary Invasion) the formation of the Tobacco Road Basketball League and their membership therein.Season-By-Season records
| Wilmington Sea Dawgs (CBL Continental Basketball League The Continental Basketball League is a professional men's basketball minor league in the United States that began play in April of 2010. The league is headquartered in Florida.- History :... ) |
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| Year | |Post-season | ||||
| Record | Win % | Record | Win % | Result | |
| 2006-07 (ABA) | 19-8 | .704 | 2—1 | .667 | Round 1 - Won vs. Rochester Razorsharks Rochester Razorsharks The Rochester Razorsharks are a professional basketball team based in Rochester, New York. They are members of the Premier Basketball League and play their home games at the Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester. The Razorsharks were founded in 2005 as a member of the American Basketball... , forfeit Round 2 - Won vs. Mississippi Miracles Mississippi Miracles The Mississippi Miracles is an American Basketball Association and World Basketball Association team based in Cleveland, Mississippi. The team began play in the fall of 2004 as the Mississippi Stingers. They finished in 1st place in the Blue Division with a 19-3 record. They lost in the... , 130-112 Round 3 - Lost vs. Vermont Frost Heaves Vermont Frost Heaves The Vermont Frost Heaves were a professional basketball team in Vermont, United States that last played in the Premier Basketball League, last coached by Joe Salerno. The formation of the team was announced in December, 2005 by founding owner Alexander Wolff, a Cornwall, Vermont resident and... , 85-113 |
| 2007-08 (PBL Premier Basketball League The Premier Basketball League, often abbreviated to the PBL, is a men's professional basketball minor league in the United States that began play in January 2008. The league had ten teams for the 2008 season and thirteen teams for the 2009 season. Nine teams from Canada and the United States... ) |
11-9 | .550 | 0—1 | .000 | Round 1 - Lost vs. Maryland Nighthawks Maryland Nighthawks The Washington GreenHawks were a team of the Atlantic Coast Professional Basketball League based in Washington, D.C.. As the Maryland Nighthawks they were formerly part of the American Basketball Association and a founding member of the Premier Basketball League , in which they later played as... , 112-125 |
| 2008-09 (PBL Premier Basketball League The Premier Basketball League, often abbreviated to the PBL, is a men's professional basketball minor league in the United States that began play in January 2008. The league had ten teams for the 2008 season and thirteen teams for the 2009 season. Nine teams from Canada and the United States... ) |
15–5 | .750 | 2—2 | .500 | Round 1 - Won vs. Vermont Frost Heaves Vermont Frost Heaves The Vermont Frost Heaves were a professional basketball team in Vermont, United States that last played in the Premier Basketball League, last coached by Joe Salerno. The formation of the team was announced in December, 2005 by founding owner Alexander Wolff, a Cornwall, Vermont resident and... , 96-90 Round 2 - Lost vs. Battle Creek Knights Battle Creek Knights The Battle Creek Knights are a team in the Independent Basketball Association located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They previously played in the Premier Basketball League and in the International Basketball League.-2005 season:... , 1-2 (Best of 3 series) |
| 2010 (CBL Continental Basketball League The Continental Basketball League is a professional men's basketball minor league in the United States that began play in April of 2010. The league is headquartered in Florida.- History :... ) |
11–5 | .688 | 0-1 | .000 | Championship - Lost vs. Savannah Wildcats Savannah Wildcats The Savannah Wildcats are a charter member of the Continental Basketball League based in Savannah, Georgia which began play in 2010. They played their games at Alfred E. Beach High School during their inaugural season, but switched to Armstrong Atlantic State University for year two. They won the... , 86-96 (OT) |
| 2011 (CBL Continental Basketball League The Continental Basketball League is a professional men's basketball minor league in the United States that began play in April of 2010. The league is headquartered in Florida.- History :... ) |
5–6 | .454 | 0-0 | .000 | Missed the playoffs |
| Totals | 61–33 | .649 | 4–5 | .444 | 0 Championships |