Connecticut Skyhawks
Defunct minor league basketball team
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The Connecticut Skyhawks were a men's spring-professional basketball team in the United States Basketball League.
1985
New Haven Skyhawks
1988, 1990-92
Connecticut Skyhawks
1993–1999
| Connecticut Skyhawks | |
|---|---|
| League | United States Basketball League |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Dissolved | 2001 |
| History | Connecticut Colonels 1985 New Haven Skyhawks 1988, 1990-92 Connecticut Skyhawks 1993–1999 |
| Arena | William H. Pitt Center 1998-99 Jonathan Law High School 1993-97 Charger Gymnasium 1991-92 |
| Championships | 1988 |
| Division/conference titles | 1988, 1999 |
History
The Skyhawks were founded in 1985 as the Connecticut Colonels.[1] The Colonels suspended operations until the 1988 season, when the team was re-branded as the New Haven Skyhawks. The Skyhawks would defeat the Palm Beach Stingrays for the USBL Championship that season, 134–126. Following their return to the league, the USBL suspended operations for all teams until 1990.
After the return of the league in 1990, the Skyhawks would continue to carry the New Haven banner, until 1993, when the team rebranded to the Connecticut Skyhawks. During the 1999 season, the Skyhawks would lose to the defending champions, Atlantic City Seagulls, in that season's championship game 83–77. The Skyhawks would dissolve following that season.
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Season-by-season records
| Year | Wins | Losses | Win % | Head coach | Place | Play-offs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Colonels | ||||||
| 1985 | 13 | 10 | .565 | 3º | - | |
| New Haven Skyhawks | ||||||
| 1988 | 18 | 12 | .600 | 3º | Champions | |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 2º | - | |
| 1991 | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2º | - | |
| 1992 | 10 | 16 | .385 | 4º | - | |
| Connecticut Skyhawks | ||||||
| 1993 | 8 | 16 | .417 | 6º | Quater finals | |
| 1994 | 12 | 15 | .444 | 3º | Quater finals | |
| 1995 | 6 | 20 | .231 | 8º | - | |
| 1996 | 9 | 18 | .333 | 4º | Quater finals | |
| 1997 | 13 | 13 | .500 | 3º | Quater finals | |
| 1998 | 17 | 9 | .654 | Ray Hodge | 2º | Semifinals |
| 1999 | 20 | 9 | .690 | 1º | Finals | |
Team awards
All-USBL Teams
First Team
- Earl Cureton (1991)
- Jay Edwards (1992)
Second Team
- Joe Dawson (1985)
- Bobby Parks (1988)
- Damari Riddick (1990)
- Shaun McDaniels (1990)
- Tharon Mayes (1991)
- Anthony Pullard (1992)
- Derrick Canada (1995)
- Kevin Ollie (1996, 1997)
- Seth Marshall (1998)
- Rasaun Young (1999)
- Curt Smith (1999)
USBL All-Rookie Team
- Marvin Alexander (1988)
- Tony Judkins (1990)
- Phil Gamble (1990)
- Mark Brisker (1992)
- Pervires Greene (1993)
- Godfrey Thompson (1993)
- Damian Owens (1998)
- Danny Johnson (1999)
USBL All-Defensive Team
- Alven Frederick (1985)
- Bobby Parks (1988)
- Gary Massey (1990)
- Godfrey Thompson (1994, 1995, 1999)
- Joe Hooks (1996)
- Shane Drisdon (1998)
USBL Coach of the Year
- Ray Hodge (1998)
USBL Postseason MVP
- Bobby Parks (1988)