Illinois Express
Basketball team in Springfield, Illinois
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The Illinois Express coached by Dave Robisch was a professional basketball franchise based in Springfield, Illinois from 1989-1990.[1] The team played its inaugural seasons in the World Basketball League before folding.[2]
LeagueWorld Basketball League
Founded1989
Folded1990
HistoryChicago Express (1988)
Illinois Express
(1989–1990)
Illinois Express
(1989–1990)
| Illinois Express | |
|---|---|
| League | World Basketball League |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Folded | 1990 |
| History | Chicago Express (1988) Illinois Express (1989–1990) |
| Arena | Prairie Capital Convention Center |
| Location | Springfield, Illinois |
| Head coach | Dave Robisch |
The Express played its home games at the Prairie Capital Convention Center.
Season by season record
| Season[3] | GP | W | L | Pct. | GBL | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1989 | 44 | 29 | 15 | .659 | 2 | 3rd in WBL | Lost 2-0 in the WBL Semi finals to the Youngstown Pride |
| 1990 | 46 | 27 | 19 | .587 | 11 | 4th in WBL | Lost 2-1 in the WBL first Round to the Memphis Rockers |
| Totals | 90 | 56 | 34 | .622 | – | – | 1–4 Playoff record |
