Auckland Stars
| Auckland Stars | |
|---|---|
 | |
| League | National Basketball League |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Folded | February 2010 |
| History | Auckland 1982–1989 Auckland Cannons 1990–1991 Auckland Stars 1992–1996 Auckland Rebels 1997–2000 Auckland Stars 2001–2009 |
| Arena | ASB Stadium |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Team colours | Blue & white |
| Ownership | Tab Baldwin |
| Championships | 9 (1982, 1983, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005) |
| Website | AucklandStars.co.nz |
The Auckland Stars were a New Zealand basketball team based in Auckland. The Stars competed in the National Basketball League (NBL) and played their home games at ASB Stadium. The franchise won nine NBL championships between 1982 and 2005, a record they held until the Wellington Saints collected their ninth title in 2016.
In February 2010, the team was suspended from competing in the 2010 NBL season after falling into financial strife and failing to pay some players and coaching staff.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ Hinton, Marc (17 February 2010). "Auckland Stars bounced out of NBL". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ "Basketball: Auckland Stars booted from NBL". NZHerald.co.nz. 17 February 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ Deane, Steve (4 March 2010). "Basketball: Falling Stars hit rock bottom NBL licence void". NZHerald.co.nz. Retrieved 24 January 2017.