New Jersey Meteors
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The New Jersey Meteors were a United States Basketball League
team located in Monmouth, New Jersey
. The Meteors were originally scheduled as the Boston Freedom but moved to New Jersey before the start of the season.
They played their first game against the Albany Patroons
on April 13, 2007, losing with a final score of 128–70. Though they played their first game as scheduled, they would not have been able to without the help of both the Patroons and the CBA
. First the Patroons loaned them one of their players and directed their cut players to the Meteors' roster; then the CBA director of operations Dennis Truax sat in as their coach.
After the first-game antics, the Meteors canceled their next game and on April 16 the league pulled them from the schedule and franchise list. On April 17 the league released a statement and an apology regarding their demise.
United States Basketball League
The United States Basketball League , often abbreviated to the USBL, was a professional men's spring basketball league. The league was formed in 1985. The final champions are the Kansas Cagerz, who won the title game on July 1, 2007.-History:...
team located in Monmouth, New Jersey
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 16,116. The city is known for its rich musical history, including its association with...
. The Meteors were originally scheduled as the Boston Freedom but moved to New Jersey before the start of the season.
They played their first game against the Albany Patroons
Albany Patroons
The Albany Patroons were a professional basketball team that played in the Continental Basketball Association ....
on April 13, 2007, losing with a final score of 128–70. Though they played their first game as scheduled, they would not have been able to without the help of both the Patroons and the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
. First the Patroons loaned them one of their players and directed their cut players to the Meteors' roster; then the CBA director of operations Dennis Truax sat in as their coach.
After the first-game antics, the Meteors canceled their next game and on April 16 the league pulled them from the schedule and franchise list. On April 17 the league released a statement and an apology regarding their demise.