North Texas Fresh
 | |
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| League | UBA |
| Team history |
North Texas Fresh (2009-13) Fort Worth Fresh (2013-15) North Texas Fresh (2015-present) |
| Based in | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Arena | Crowley Middle School |
| Colors | black, gold, white, grey |
| Owner(s) | Jay Bowdy |
| Head coach | Brandon Wilson |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 0 |
| Mascot | G - Fresh |
The North Texas Fresh is a semi-professional basketball team based in Fort Worth, Texas. The Fresh are a member of the Universal Basketball Association.
History
The franchise is owned by Jay Bowdy, who was a high school and college player from the Fort Worth area.[1] After two seasons at Southwestern Christian College (2006 NJCAA All-American Honorable Mention) Bowdy transferred to the University of West Georgia, an NCAA Division II program.
The Fresh play their home games in Fort Worth, Texas, at Crowley Middle School.[2] The team schedules games against both UBA and non-UBA (independent) opponents.[3]
Established in 2009, the Fresh began play in the American Basketball Association 2009-10 season.[4] After three seasons in the ABA the Fresh moved to the UBA in 2012.
Season-by-season
| Season | W | L | Result | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | 10 | 4 | 2nd of 7 ABA Southwest | DNQ |
| 2010-11 | 1 | 5 | 5th of 5 ABA Southwest | DNQ |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 7 | 7th of 7 ABA Southwest | DNQ |
| 2012-13 | 14 | 8 | 3rd of 5 UBA Western | Eliminated in quarterfinals by Georgia Spartans |
| 2013-14 | 13 | 7 | 3rd of 6 UBA Western | Eliminated in quarterfinals by Georgia PRIME |
| 2014-15 | 9 | 11 | 4th of 6 UBA Western | DNQ |
References
- ↑ Walsh, Paul (27 October 2009). "J.R. Rider looks to play again, wants to hear from Wolves". Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
- ↑ Taylor, Dan (7 February 2013). "Bowdy's 31 paces Fresh past Impact". Crowley Star.
- ↑ "Fresh Announce 2010-2011 Season Schedule" (Press release). North Texas Fresh. October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
- ↑ Wilonsky, Robert (30 October 2009). "Very Semi-Pro: If Nothing Else, DFW's ABA Teams Will Have Some Familiar Names". Dallas Observer.