Druid City Dragons
Founded2006
LeagueWBA 2006
Team historyDruid City Dragons
2006
Based inTuscaloosa, Alabama
ArenaCentral High School West Gymnasium
ColorsRed, Blue
OwnerMark Booth
Head coachJohn Douglas
Championships0
Division titles0

The Druid City Dragons were a World Basketball Association franchise in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that played during the 2006 season.

The team was officially announced as Tuscaloosa's first professional basketball game at a press conference on Thursday, April 20, 2006.[1] The team took its name to pay homage to the former Druid City High School, which has since been closed. The 21-game season included 10 home games at Central High School West Gymnasium. Tickets were moderately priced at $5 for adults and $3 for students in an effort to draw between 800 and 1,200 fans deemed necessary for the team to be financially sustainable.[1]

The team would fold following the 2006 season after finishing in 5th place in the Western Division with an overall record of 9–11.[2]

Roster

2006 results

References

  1. ^ a b c Walsh, Christopher (2006-04-21). "Booth unveils Tuscaloosa's first pro basketball team". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2007-03-23.
  2. ^ "The Official Site of the WBA". Retrieved 2007-03-23.
  3. ^ Walsh, Christopher (2006-04-26). "Dragons make successful debut in World Basketball Association". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2007-03-23.
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