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JTtheOG/sandbox/Chula Vista Suns
Founded2020
League ABA
DivisionPacific
Based in Chula Vista, California
ArenaVictory Christian Academy
ColorsOrange, black
OwnerEric Brown

The Chula Vista Suns are a basketball team based in Chula Vista, California. The team is a member of the American Basketball Association in the Pacific Division, and play their home games at Victory Christian Academy in Chula Vista.

History

Founded in 2020, the Suns are the first American Basketball Association franchise in Chula Vista history. The team is owned and coached by Eric Brown, a three-year ABA veteran. "“I started this team because I wanted to give these guys an opportunity to play and compete against other pro’s,” he later said. [1] In October 2020, the team held its first tryouts and claimed to have signed Greg Hardy. [2] [3]

The Chula Vista Suns finished the 2021–22 season with a league-best 17–0 record and a Pacific South Division title. [4] The team was defeated by the Las Vegas Royals in the Pacific South Division championship game.

On October 14, 2022, the Suns announced the signings of former Junior Basketball Association player Keshaun Mack and Youtuber Ryan Carter, also known as HeziGod. [5] Carter reportedly scored 103 points in a 214–104 win over the Los Angeles Wolfpack. The Suns finished the regular season with a record of 16–3. [6] Chula Vista suffered a 103–99 defeat to the Burning River Buckets in the ABA semifinals. [7]

The team finished the 2023–24 ABA season with a 16–2 record, and was rated 6th out of 109 teams in the final ABA Power Rankings. [8]

Season-by-season

Season W L Result Playoffs
2021–22 17 0 1st Pacific South Lost Division Final to Las Vegas Royals
2022–23 16 3 1st Pacific South Lost Semifinal to Burning River Buckets
2023–24

References

  1. ^ McKinnon III, Mike (March 16, 2022). "#1 ranked Chula Vista Suns basketball team prepares for postseason". KUSI. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  2. ^ @chulavistasuns (October 9, 2020). "We had our first ever tryouts and it went great! A lot of talented, high character players came out. Lots of energy, guys were hungry and getting after. We even took a handful of guys and played an impromptu scrimmage against the San Diego Surf! We can't wait for the season top kick off! Its going to be a great 1st year! 📹: @michael.flix" – via Instagram.
  3. ^ @chulavistasuns (October 12, 2020). "We have officially signed @greghardyjr welcome to the family. let's go @chulavistasuns looking to get ABA championship #greghardy #chulavistasuns #hartofachampion #ababasketballassociation #lebronjames #94feetofgame #chulavista #yearone #abatakeover" – via Instagram.
  4. ^ "Chula Vista Suns maintain top spot in final regular season ABA Power Rankings" (Press release). American Basketball Association. March 8, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Godsey, Sam (October 27, 2022). "Keshaun Mack joins the Chula Vista Suns for the upcoming ABA season". Ball Exclusives. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "American Basketball Association (2022-2023)". usbasket.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Kampf, John (April 14, 2023). "Burning River Buckets will play for ABA championship on April 15". The News-Herald. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  8. ^ "ABA Power Rankings – Final Standings". USBasket.com. March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.

External links

Category:American Basketball Association (2000–present) teams Category:2020 establishments in New York (state) Category:Basketball teams established in 2020 Category:Basketball teams in California Category:Sports in Chula Vista, California

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