July is usually the time when professional basketball teams begin assembling their rosters for the upcoming season. The question for the two-time defending champion Cavalry is will there be an upcoming season? It appears that you the fans hold part of that answer.
The Cavs, who dominated the CBA the last two seasons, have left that league for the Professional Basketball League and the Cavalry have until July 31st to let the PBL know if they'll be joining the league [read more]
July is usually the time when professional basketball teams begin assembling their rosters for the upcoming season. The question for the two-time defending champion Cavalry is will there be an upcoming season? It appears that you the fans hold part of that answer.
The Cavs, who dominated the CBA the last two seasons, have left that league for the Professional Basketball League and the Cavalry have until July 31st to let the PBL know if they'll be joining the league.
That's where you the fans come in. The Cavs owners have started the Cavalry Chargers program with a goal of signing up 200 members at $1,000 each before the July 31st deadline.
'Part of the raising of the $200,000 will help us know that there's that kind of interest in the community and that folks are willing to make that kind of investment to keep the team here in Lawton,' said team co-owner Mike Brown. 'I don't want it to sound like it's a test but it's just the reality of the situation. We need to raise the funds to make sure the Cavs can move forward. The ownership group would really love to play if we can but we understand there are financial limitations. We're just going to let the community know we need the help.'
Chargers will get VIP treatment like special parking and a private entrance to the Coliseum.
They will get access to a VIP room, a Chargers commemorative coin, discounts on apparel, first choice on tickets and even pre-game, in person, scouting reports from the coaching staff.
You can become a Cavalry Charger by picking up a form at the Cavalry office in Central Mall or you can call the team at 353-2287 if you're interested or have any questions.
We will keep you updated on the progress in the coming weeks.
This is the situation that still has not been solved with Yunnan Bulls in China. - May 21, 2009 (by Eurobasket)
I played for the Yunnan Bulls in China (CBA). I played for this team for about 3 months and received only 1 payment. The team promised me that I would receive my money, but I not got 1 payment. I left the team because of non payment and decided to file a claim with the CBA office. A week before I left I was isolated from everyone in China. I didn't have a translator which was against the rules of the CBA [read more]
I played for the Yunnan Bulls in China (CBA). I played for this team for about 3 months and received only 1 payment. The team promised me that I would receive my money, but I not got 1 payment. I left the team because of non payment and decided to file a claim with the CBA office. A week before I left I was isolated from everyone in China. I didn't have a translator which was against the rules of the CBA. When I reached out to people that had dealing with the team they said it was difficult, because they were affraid that if they helped me they wouldn't be able to get a job in Kunming, China. The kicker was that after they said all of this they told me to be careful because this team is known to have thugs that will push on you to get you to run away. Once I left I started the process with my claim with the CBA. I was told that I would receive my money but now it has been 2 months and still no resolution. I just found out that the Chinese players were suing the club for their money so that has prolonged my situation. I don't want to take it to a law suit especially because I was told that I would get my funds that was owed. I just want to move pass this issue and receive my money. I don't want to cause any problems or make things worse. I just feel like the persons not filing a lawsuit should be entitled to their money now. Why make them wait for the other peoples lawsuit to end? The ones not going forward with a lawsuit should not have to suffer any longer without compensation.
Kevin Keathley of the East Kentucky Miners - Mar 2, 2009 (by Eurobasket)
Under-appreciated talent and minor-league basketball are almost synonymous with each other. Even though the Continental Basketball Association's season may have come to much-to-soon end, one cannot fail to recognize the quality of the players, and more significantly coaches, that are part of the league. In fact, the CBA may be home to one of America's top young and little known coaches, Kevin Keathley of the East Kentucky Miners [read more]
Under-appreciated talent and minor-league basketball are almost synonymous with each other. Even though the Continental Basketball Association's season may have come to much-to-soon end, one cannot fail to recognize the quality of the players, and more significantly coaches, that are part of the league. In fact, the CBA may be home to one of America's top young and little known coaches, Kevin Keathley of the East Kentucky Miners. Keathley, who in his 10 seasons as a coach has never had a losing season (in fact he's never even had to sweat having one), has implemented an offensive philosophy at East Kentucky that can only be compared to Loyola Marymount's Run-N-Gun... on steroids. In 2007-2008 seasons, East Kentucky averaged 111 points per game, including dropping an absolute ridiculous 194 points in the season finale. During this years CBA-ABA inter-league challenge, in which Keathley's team went 8-0, the miners managed to absolutely obliterate the West Virginia Wild 172-70, the largest margin of victory in CBA history and one of the most one-sided beat downs in the history of professional basketball. Talent begets talent of course and just a week later Keathley coached CBA veteran Jermaine Blackburn (6'7''-G/F-83, college: Boise St.) to a quadruple-double consisting of 22 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists and 10 steals, the first quadruple-double in Continental Basketball Association history. In fact if you cant remember that last time someone scored a quadruple double in the NBA, I don't blame you... it was 15 years ago when a little known player named David Robinson did it against the Pistons. Jermaine was not to be outdone of course, and fellow teammate Mike Dean decided to add insult to injury against that same West Virginia team by scoring 50 points and 10 assists! What makes Dean's performance so extraordinary (aside from the obvious) is the fact that he became just the sixth player since 1975 to score 50 points while dishing out 10 assists in a professional game. Dean joins such names as Michael Jordan (6'7''-F-63, college: N.Carolina) and LeBron James (6'8''-F-84) to accomplish this feat since 1975... except people watching them had to pay $7.50 for a beer while doing it. Keathley is undeniably a winner, leader and role model in every sense - his instant credibility is supplemented with genuine caring and concern for the well being of his players. His up-tempo offense will make you sweat just sitting in the stands and by the time the game is over you just might be cross-eyed from trying to keep up with its pace. He has an amazing reputation around the game, not just for his accomplishments on the court, but for the type of person he is. As they say, the cream rises to the top, and coach Keathley will one day bring his talents to the NBA...
Continental Basketball Association confronts an uncertain future - Feb 10, 2009 [read more]
Cavalry repeat as CBA champions - Feb 9, 2009 [read more]
Cavalry grabs the first win in 2008-09 CBA Finals, Bowden 62 pts - Feb 6, 2009 [read more]
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