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The BC Titans were a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League
International Basketball League
The International Basketball League was a short lived professional basketball league in the United States. The IBL was headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The league started in 1999 and ended in 2001.-History:...

 located in Langley, British Columbia
Langley, British Columbia (district municipality)
The Township of Langley is a district municipality immediately east of the City of Surrey in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It extends south from the Fraser River to the U.S. border, and west of the City of Abbotsford...

. The team name was announced on April 2, 2008 and the Titans started play in 2009. The Titans play all home games at the Langley Event Centre
Langley Event Centre
The Langley Events Centre is a multipurpose facility in the Township of Langley. The LEC debuted in April of 2009, hosting the 2009 BC Gymnastics Championships. It boasts an arena bowl with a 5,300 capacity for hockey games, and 6,696 capacity for concerts or other events, including 24 individual...

. The Titans join the Edmonton Energy
Edmonton Energy
The Edmonton Energy is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League, formerly known as the Edmonton Chill. The Chill name was revoked in August 2008 after allegations of misconduct were filed with the league regarding Troy Barns, the majority shareholder in the team.On 27...

 as the second Canadian team in the International Basketball League. The Titans also feature games streaming live at: http://www.sportscanada.tv/.http://www.bctitans.ca/index.php/component/content/article/1-front-page-news/89-missed-the-game-watch-online-now

They were previously known as the Vancouver Titans. However, to reduce confusion with the Vancouver Volcanoes
Vancouver Volcanoes
The Vancouver Volcanoes are an International Basketball League franchise in Vancouver, Washington. The team has played at several arenas throughout their existence and will play in the O'Connell Sports Center on the campus of Clark College.-2005 Season:...

, the Titans changed their name to the BC Titans.

According to a statement posted on their website, the team has declined to participate in the 2011 season, effectively shutting down the team.

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