Rhode Island Gulls
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| Rhode Island Gulls | |
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| League | USBL |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Dissolved | 1987 |
| Arena | Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI |
| Location | Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Team colors | white, blue |
The Rhode Island Gulls were a team in the United States Basketball League (USBL) based in Warwick, Rhode Island during the 1985 and 1987 seasons.[1]
In what was the USBL's inaugural season, the Gulls finished fourth in the seven-team circuit with a 11-14 record. No playoffs were held, and the Springfield Fame were declared USBL champions. The Gulls featured 7-foot-7 Manute Bol and 5-foot-7 Spud Webb; the two future NBA stars were often on the court together. Their difference in height (24 inches) is believed to be one of the largest between two teammates in pro basketball history.
John Williams, who later played in the NBA with the Washington Bullets, was named the USBL's Rookie of the Year; he and Bol were also named to the league's All-Star team.
