List of Continental Basketball Association seasons
The Continental Basketball Association (CBA)—and its previous incarnations as the Eastern Pennsylvania Basketball League, the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) and the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA)—was a professional basketball league which lasted 63 seasons from 1946 to 2009.
1978–79 season
- Teams
- Allentown Jets
- Anchorage Northern Knights
- Baltimore Metros (relocated to Utica, New York midseason)
- Jersey Shore Bullets
- Lancaster Red Roses
- Maine Lumberjacks
- Mohawk Valley Thunderbirds (relocated from Baltimore, Maryland midseason)
- Rochester Zeniths
- Wilkes-Barre Barons
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Division | ||||
| Rochester Zeniths | 36 | 12 | .750 | — |
| Anchorage Northern Knights | 27 | 22 | .551 | 9.5 |
| Jersey Shore Bullets | 22 | 26 | .458 | 14 |
| Maine Lumberjacks | 17 | 30 | .362 | 18.5 |
| Southern Division | ||||
| Wilkes-Barre Barons | 22 | 22 | .500 | — |
| Allentown Jets | 20 | 21 | .488 | .5 |
| Lancaster Red Roses | 14 | 26 | .350 | 6 |
| Mohawk Valley Thunderbirds§ | 16 | 15 | .516 | — |
- § Mohawk Valley Thunderbirds disbanded midseason
- Notes and events
- In July 1978, the CBA board of directors unanimously approved the admittance of the Rochester Zeniths to the league. The Zeniths were previously members of the All-American Basketball Alliance. The EBA announced that the Providence Shooting Stars were folding due to unpaid debts. The league allowed the Long Island Ducks and the Brooklyn Dodgers to attempt to find financial backing.[1]
- On February 17, 1979, the Anchorage Northern Knights set CBA records for team points in a game with 183 and, points in a single half with 99 in the second half, and field goals in a game with 74.[2]
- Postseason
| CBA First Round | ||||
| 4 | Jersey Shore | 1 | ||
| 5 | Allentown | 2 | ||
| CBA Semifinals | CBA Championship Series | ||||||||
| 1 | Rochester | 3 | |||||||
| 5 | Allentown | 1 | |||||||
| 1 | Rochester | 4 | |||||||
| 2 | Anchorage | 0 | |||||||
| 2 | Anchorage | 3 | |||||||
| 3 | Wilkes-Barre | 1 | |||||||
1979–80 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Division | ||||
| Rochester Zeniths | 31 | 15 | .674 | — |
| Anchorage Northern Knights | 29 | 16 | .644 | 1.5 |
| Maine Lumberjacks | 21 | 23 | .477 | 9 |
| Hawaii Volcanos | 20 | 25 | .444 | 10.5 |
| Southern Division | ||||
| Lehigh Valley Jets | 19 | 12 | .613 | — |
| Pennsylvania Barons | 14 | 17 | .452 | 5 |
| Lancaster Red Roses | 12 | 24 | .353 | 8.5 |
| Utica Olympics | 15 | 31 | .326 | 12 |
- Notes and events
- On April 1, 1980, Maine Lumberjacks player Charles Jones had a CBA record 26 rebounds in a game. Maine lost the Eastern Conference Finals game to the Rochester Zeniths, 140–132.[3]
- Postseason
| CBA Semifinals | CBA Conference Finals | CBA Championship Series | |||||||||||
| 1 | Rochester | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | Maine | 2 | 3 | Maine | 0 | ||||||||
| 5 | Lehigh Valley | 0 | 1 | Rochester | 3 | ||||||||
| 2 | Anchorage | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2 | Anchorage | 3 | |||||||||||
| 1 | Rochester | 2 | 4 | Hawaii | 2 | ||||||||
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 0 | |||||||||||
1980–81 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | ||||
| Rochester Zeniths | 34 | 6 | .850 | — |
| Atlantic City Hi-Rollers | 22 | 18 | .550 | 12 |
| Philadelphia Kings | 17 | 23 | .425 | 17 |
| Lehigh Valley Jets | 16 | 24 | .400 | 18 |
| Maine Lumberjacks | 16 | 24 | .400 | 18 |
| Scranton Aces | 13 | 27 | .325 | `21 |
| Western Division | ||||
| Montana Golden Nuggets | 27 | 15 | .643 | — |
| Anchorage Northern Knights | 25 | 17 | .595 | 2 |
| Billings Volcanos | 23 | 19 | .548 | 4 |
| Alberta Dusters | 11 | 31 | .262 | 16 |
- Notes and events
- After Darryl Dawkins shattered two basketball backboards during his 1979–80 NBA season, the CBA implemented a collapsible hinged rim for the 1980–81 season. The design was chosen from 10 prototypes which were set up in a New York City high school gymnasium in the summer of 1980. Unidentified college basketball players were asked to try to break the rims and the three strongest designs were chosen for a trail run in the CBA. All three rims broke away from the backboard and snapped back in place.[4] The NBA implemented one of the CBA's designs the following season.[5]
1981–82 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Lancaster Lightning | 34 | 12 | .739 | 105 | 207 |
| Rochester Zeniths | 29 | 17 | .630 | 102 | 189 |
| Maine Lumberjacks | 18 | 28 | .391 | 81.5 | 135.5 |
| Wildwood Hi-Rollers | 15 | 31 | .326 | 84 | 129 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Billings Volcanoes | 32 | 14 | .696 | 106 | 202 |
| Montana Golden Nuggets | 30 | 16 | .652 | 104 | 194 |
| Alberta Dusters | 12 | 34 | .261 | 81.5 | 117.5 |
| Anchorage Northern Knights | 14 | 32 | .304 | 72 | 114 |
1982–83 season
- Teams
- Albany Patroons
- Albuquerque Silvers (relocated from Las Vegas, Nevada midseason)
- Billings Volcanos
- Detroit Spirits
- Lancaster Lightning
- Las Vegas Silvers (relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico midseason)
- Maine Lumberjacks
- Montana Golden Nuggets
- Ohio Mixers
- Rochester Zeniths
- Reno Bighorns
- Wisconsin Flyers
- Wyoming Wildcatters
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Rochester Zeniths | 29 | 15 | .659 | 106.5 | 193.5 |
| Lancaster Lightning | 30 | 14 | .682 | 95.5 | 185.5 |
| Maine Lumberjacks | 22 | 22 | .500 | 88.0 | 154.0 |
| Albany Patroons | 16 | 28 | .364 | 75.5 | 123.5 |
| Central Division | |||||
| Detroit Spirits | 26 | 18 | .591 | 92.0 | 170.0 |
| Ohio Mixers | 17 | 27 | .386 | 81.5 | 132.5 |
| Wisconsin Flyers | 14 | 30 | .318 | 78.0 | 120.0 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Montana Golden Nuggets | 33 | 11 | .750 | 104.0 | 203.0 |
| Wyoming Wildcatters | 22 | 22 | .500 | 86.0 | 152.0 |
| Billings Volcanos | 20 | 24 | .454 | 86.0 | 146.0 |
| Las Vegas/Albuquerque Silvers | 17 | 27 | .386 | 85.0 | 136.0 |
| Reno Bighorns | 18 | 26 | .409 | 78.0 | 132.0 |
- Notes and events
- The 1982 CBA All-Star Game at Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on January 30, 1982 was the first nationally televised CBA game. It was broadcast on the USA Network.[6]
League map
Bighorns
Locations of CBA teams during the 1982–83 season
1983–84 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Puerto Rico Coquis | 28 | 16 | .636 | 98 | 182 |
| Albany Patroons | 25 | 19 | .568 | 89.5 | 164.5 |
| Bay State Bombardiers | 22 | 22 | .500 | 95 | 161 |
| Lancaster Lightning | 24 | 20 | .545 | 88.5 | 160.5 |
| Sarasota Stingers | 16 | 28 | .364 | 81.5 | 129.5 |
| Toronto Tornados | 16 | 28 | .364 | 74 | 122 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Wisconsin Flyers | 27 | 17 | .614 | 101 | 182 |
| Detroit Spirits | 26 | 18 | .591 | 89 | 167 |
| Wyoming Wildcatters | 23 | 21 | .523 | 93.5 | 162.5 |
| Ohio Mixers | 23 | 21 | .523 | 88 | 157 |
| Louisville Catbirds | 23 | 21 | .523 | 87 | 156 |
| Albuquerque Silvers | 11 | 33 | .250 | 71 | 104 |
1984–85 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Albany Patroons | 34 | 14 | .708 | 118.5 | 220.5 |
| Tampa Bay Thrillers | 35 | 13 | .729 | 108 | 213 |
| Lancaster Lightning | 28 | 20 | .583 | 102.5 | 186.5 |
| Toronto Tornados | 26 | 22 | .542 | 101.5 | 179.5 |
| Puerto Rico Coquis | 27 | 21 | .562 | 98.5 | 179.5 |
| Bay State Bombardiers | 20 | 28 | .417 | 93 | 153 |
| Sarasota Stingers | 21 | 27 | .438 | 89.5 | 152.5 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Wyoming Wildcatters | 24 | 24 | .500 | 99 | 171 |
| Evansville Thunder | 23 | 25 | .479 | 95.5 | 164.5 |
| Detroit Spirits | 23 | 25 | .479 | 94 | 163 |
| Wisconsin Flyers | 21 | 27 | .438 | 91 | 154 |
| Louisville Catbirds | 19 | 29 | .396 | 92.5 | 149.5 |
| Cincinnati Slammers | 17 | 31 | .354 | 84 | 135 |
| Albuquerque Silvers | 18 | 30 | .375 | 76.5 | 130.5 |
1985–86 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Tampa Bay Thrillers | 34 | 14 | .708 | 109 | 211 |
| Bay State Bombardiers | 30 | 18 | .625 | 105 | 195 |
| Baltimore Lightning | 26 | 22 | .542 | 101 | 179 |
| Albany Patroons | 24 | 24 | .500 | 99.5 | 171.5 |
| Florida Stingers | 21 | 27 | .438 | 99 | 162 |
| Maine Windjammers | 18 | 30 | .375 | 84 | 138 |
| Toronto/Pensacola Tornadoes | 15 | 33 | .312 | 81.5 | 126.5 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Cincinnati Slammers | 33 | 15 | .688 | 102.5 | 201.5 |
| Evansville Thunder | 25 | 23 | .521 | 97.5 | 172.5 |
| Detroit Spirits | 24 | 24 | .500 | 100 | 172 |
| La Crosse Catbirds | 24 | 24 | .500 | 98.5 | 170.5 |
| Kansas City Sizzlers | 25 | 23 | .521 | 94 | 169 |
| Wyoming Wildcatters | 21 | 27 | .438 | 93 | 156 |
| Wisconsin Flyers | 16 | 32 | .333 | 79.5 | 127.5 |
1986–87 season
- Teams
- Albany Patroons
- Charleston Gunners
- Cincinnati Slammers
- Jacksonville Jets (relocated to Biloxi, Mississippi midseason)
- La Crosse Catbirds
- Mississippi Jets (relocated from Jacksonville, Florida midseason)
- Pensacola Tornados
- Rapid City Thrillers
- Rockford Lightning
- Savannah Spirits
- Topeka Sizzlers
- Wisconsin Flyers
- Wyoming Wildcatters
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Tampa Bay Thrillers | 34 | 14 | .708 | 119 | 221 |
| Albany Patroons | 26 | 22 | .542 | 96.5 | 174.5 |
| Jacksonville/Mississippi Jets | 26 | 22 | .542 | 93 | 171 |
| Pensacola Tornados | 20 | 28 | .417 | 97 | 157 |
| Charleston Gunners | 20 | 28 | .417 | 82.5 | 142.5 |
| Savannah Spirits | 20 | 28 | .417 | 80.5 | 140.5 |
| Western Division | |||||
| La Crosse Catbirds | 28 | 20 | .583 | 103 | 187 |
| Cincinnati Slammers | 25 | 23 | .521 | 108.5 | 183.5 |
| Topeka Sizzlers | 24 | 24 | .500 | 91.5 | 163.5 |
| Rockford Lightning | 22 | 26 | .458 | 95.5 | 161.5 |
| Wyoming Wildcatters | 21 | 27 | .438 | 97.5 | 160.5 |
| Wisconsin Flyers | 22 | 26 | .458 | 87.5 | 153.5 |
1987–88 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Albany Patroons | 48 | 6 | .889 | 149.5 | 293.5 |
| Pensacola Tornados | 28 | 26 | .519 | 101.5 | 185.5 |
| Mississippi Jets | 25 | 29 | .463 | 107.5 | 182.5 |
| Savannah Spirits | 22 | 32 | .407 | 100 | 166 |
| Topeka Sizzlers | 21 | 33 | .389 | 100.5 | 163.5 |
| Charleston Gunners | 14 | 40 | .259 | 88 | 130 |
| Western Division | |||||
| La Crosse Catbirds | 40 | 14 | .741 | 122 | 242 |
| Rockford Lightning | 37 | 17 | .685 | 118.5 | 229.5 |
| Quad City Thunder | 30 | 24 | .556 | 118.5 | 208.5 |
| Wyoming Wildcatters | 23 | 31 | .426 | 104.5 | 173.5 |
| Rochester Flyers | 20 | 34 | .370 | 104.5 | 164.5 |
| Rapid City Thrillers | 16 | 38 | .296 | 81 | 129 |
1988–89 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Albany Patroons | 36 | 18 | .667 | 125.5 | 233.5 |
| Tulsa Fast Breakers | 28 | 26 | .519 | 114 | 198 |
| Pensacola Tornados | 30 | 24 | .556 | 104.5 | 194.5 |
| Wichita Falls Texans | 23 | 31 | .426 | 104.5 | 173.5 |
| Charleston Gunners | 20 | 34 | .370 | 97.5 | 157.5 |
| Topeka Sizzlers | 14 | 40 | .259 | 83 | 125 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Rapid City Thrillers | 38 | 16 | .704 | 131.5 | 245.5 |
| Quad City Thunder | 36 | 18 | .667 | 122.5 | 230.5 |
| Rockford Lightning | 34 | 20 | .630 | 121.5 | 223.5 |
| Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets | 30 | 24 | .556 | 100.5 | 190.5 |
| La Crosse Catbirds | 19 | 35 | .352 | 103 | 160 |
| Rochester Flyers | 16 | 38 | .296 | 88 | 136 |
1989–1990 season
- Teams
- Albany Patroons
- Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
- Columbus Horizon
- Grand Rapids Hoops
- La Crosse Catbirds
- Omaha Racers
- Pensacola Tornados
- Quad City Thunder
- Rapid City Thrillers
- Rockford Lightning
- San Jose Jammers
- Santa Barbara Islanders
- Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Topeka Sizzlers
- Tulsa Fast Breakers
- Wichita Falls Texans
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Albany Patroons | 41 | 15 | .732 | 136.5 | 259.5 |
| Pensacola Tornados | 32 | 24 | .571 | 116.5 | 212.5 |
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 26 | 30 | .464 | 110.5 | 188.5 |
| Columbus Horizon | 18 | 38 | .321 | 97 | 151 |
| Central Division | |||||
| La Crosse Catbirds | 42 | 14 | .750 | 127.5 | 253.5 |
| Quad City Thunder | 34 | 22 | .607 | 130.5 | 232.5 |
| Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets | 25 | 31 | .446 | 110 | 185 |
| Rockford Lightning | 22 | 34 | .393 | 108.5 | 174.5 |
| Midwest Division | |||||
| Rapid City Thrillers | 42 | 14 | .750 | 123.5 | 249.5 |
| Omaha Racers | 29 | 27 | .518 | 118 | 205 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 20 | 36 | .357 | 101 | 161 |
| Topeka Sizzlers | 10 | 46 | .179 | 85 | 115 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Santa Barbara Islanders | 37 | 19 | .661 | 112 | 223 |
| Tulsa Fast Breakers | 31 | 25 | .554 | 117 | 210 |
| San Jose Jammers | 23 | 33 | .411 | 106.5 | 175.5 |
| Wichita Falls Texans | 16 | 40 | .286 | 92 | 140 |
League map
1990–91 season
- Teams
- Albany Patroons
- Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
- Columbus Horizon
- Grand Rapids Hoops
- La Crosse Catbirds
- Oklahoma City Cavalry
- Omaha Racers
- Pensacola Tornados
- Quad City Thunder
- Rapid City Thrillers
- Rockford Lightning
- San Jose Jammers
- Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Tulsa Fast Breakers
- Wichita Falls Texans
- Yakima Sun Kings
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Division | |||||
| Quad City Thunder | 32 | 24 | .571 | 120.5 | 216.5 |
| La Crosse Catbirds | 32 | 24 | .571 | 111 | 207 |
| Rockford Lightning | 23 | 33 | .411 | 114 | 183 |
| Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets | 24 | 32 | .429 | 106 | 178 |
| Midwest Division | |||||
| Omaha Racers | 39 | 17 | .696 | 127 | 244 |
| Rapid City Thrillers | 27 | 29 | .482 | 115.5 | 196.5 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 26 | 30 | .464 | 100 | 178 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 15 | 41 | .268 | 90.5 | 135.5 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Tulsa Fast Breakers | 34 | 22 | .607 | 124 | 226 |
| Wichita Falls Texans | 32 | 24 | .571 | 125.5 | 221.5 |
| San Jose Jammers | 21 | 35 | .375 | 93 | 156 |
| Oklahoma City Cavalry | 18 | 38 | .321 | 95.5 | 149.5 |
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Albany Patroons | 50 | 6 | .893 | 139 | 289 |
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 25 | 31 | .446 | 116.5 | 191.5 |
| Pensacola Tornados | 27 | 29 | .482 | 108 | 189 |
| Columbus Horizon | 23 | 33 | .411 | 106 | 175 |
League map
1991–92 season
- Teams
- Albany Patroons
- Bakersfield Jammers (disbanded midseason)
- Birmingham Bandits
- Columbus Horizon
- Fort Wayne Fury
- Grand Rapids Hoops
- La Crosse Catbirds
- Oklahoma City Cavalry
- Omaha Racers
- Quad City Thunder
- Rapid City Thrillers
- Rockford Lightning
- Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Tri-City Chinook
- Tulsa Zone
- Wichita Falls Texans
- Yakima Sun Kings
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 28 | 28 | .500 | 110.5 | 194.5 |
| Birmingham Bandits | 25 | 31 | .446 | 114.5 | 189.5 |
| Albany Patroons | 24 | 32 | .429 | 109 | 181 |
| Columbus Horizon | 18 | 38 | .321 | 88 | 142 |
| Midwest Division | |||||
| Quad City Thunder | 42 | 14 | .750 | 136.5 | 262.5 |
| La Crosse Catbirds | 40 | 16 | .714 | 140 | 260 |
| Rockford Lightning | 21 | 35 | .375 | 98 | 161 |
| Fort Wayne Fury | 21 | 35 | .375 | 87 | 150 |
| Northern Division | |||||
| Rapid City Thrillers | 37 | 19 | .661 | 130 | 241 |
| Omaha Racers | 37 | 19 | .661 | 127 | 238 |
| Tri-City Chinook | 29 | 27 | .518 | 112 | 199 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 24 | 32 | .429 | 104 | 176 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 13 | 43 | .232 | 82.5 | 121.5 |
| Southern Division | |||||
| Oklahoma City Cavalry | 33 | 23 | .589 | 114.5 | 213.5 |
| Wichita Falls Texans | 28 | 28 | .500 | 126.5 | 210.5 |
| Tulsa Zone | 24 | 32 | .429 | 108 | 180 |
| Bakersfield Jammers§ | 16 | 8 | .667 | 52 | 100 |
- § The Bakersfield Jammers disbanded midseason
League map
1992–93 season
- Teams
- Capital Region Pontiacs
- Columbus Horizon
- Fargo-Moorhead Fever
- Fort Wayne Fury
- Grand Rapids Hoops
- La Crosse Catbirds
- Oklahoma City Cavalry
- Omaha Racers
- Quad City Thunder
- Rapid City Thrillers
- Rochester Renegade
- Rockford Lightning
- Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Tri-City Chinook
- Wichita Falls Texans
- Yakima Sun Kings
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 35 | 21 | .625 | 125 | 230 |
| Capital Region Pontiacs | 28 | 28 | .500 | 113 | 197 |
| Columbus Horizon | 21 | 35 | .375 | 96 | 159 |
| Fort Wayne Fury | 20 | 36 | .357 | 98.5 | 158.5 |
| Mideast Division | |||||
| Rockford Lightning | 44 | 12 | .786 | 138 | 270 |
| Quad City Thunder | 38 | 18 | .679 | 130.5 | 244.5 |
| La Crosse Catbirds | 32 | 24 | .571 | 123 | 219 |
| Rochester Renegade | 6 | 50 | .107 | 77 | 95 |
| Midwest Division | |||||
| Rapid City Thrillers | 44 | 12 | .786 | 134 | 266 |
| Omaha Racers | 28 | 28 | .500 | 109 | 193 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 26 | 30 | .464 | 110.5 | 188.5 |
| Fargo-Moorhead Fever | 18 | 38 | .321 | 95 | 149 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Wichita Falls Texans | 34 | 22 | .607 | 115 | 217 |
| Tri-City Chinook | 27 | 29 | .482 | 112 | 193 |
| Oklahoma City Cavalry | 25 | 31 | .446 | 112.5 | 187.5 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 22 | 34 | .392 | 103 | 169 |
1993–94 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 37 | 19 | .661 | 119 | 230 |
| Fort Wayne Fury | 19 | 37 | .339 | 104.5 | 161.5 |
| Hartford Hellcats | 18 | 38 | .321 | 100 | 154 |
| Columbus Horizon | 18 | 38 | .321 | 99.5 | 153.5 |
| Mideast Division | |||||
| La Crosse Catbirds | 35 | 21 | .625 | 118 | 223 |
| Rockford Lightning | 32 | 24 | .571 | 122 | 218 |
| Quad City Thunder | 34 | 22 | .607 | 114.5 | 216.5 |
| Rochester Renegades | 31 | 25 | .554 | 112 | 205 |
| Midwest Division | |||||
| Rapid City Thrillers | 37 | 19 | .661 | 125.5 | 236.5 |
| Omaha Racers | 30 | 26 | .536 | 113.5 | 203.5 |
| Quad City Thunder | 34 | 22 | .607 | 114.5 | 216.5 |
| Fargo-Moorhead Fever | 25 | 31 | .446 | 104 | 179 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Tri-City Chinook | 34 | 22 | .607 | 116.5 | 218.5 |
| Wichita Falls Texans | 26 | 30 | .464 | 118 | 196 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 24 | 32 | .429 | 112 | 184 |
| Oklahoma City Cavalry | 24 | 32 | .429 | 105.5 | 177.5 |
1994–95 season
- Teams
- Chicago Rockers
- Fort Wayne Fury
- Grand Rapids Mackers
- Harrisburg Hammerheads (disbanded midseason)
- Mexico City Aztecas
- Oklahoma City Cavalry
- Omaha Racers
- Pittsburgh Piranhas
- Quad City Thunder
- Rapid City Thrillers
- Rockford Lightning
- Shreveport Crawdads
- Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Tri-City Chinook
- Yakima Sun Kings
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Pittsburgh Piranhas | 27 | 29 | .482 | 119 | 200 |
| Fort Wayne Fury | 24 | 32 | .429 | 99.5 | 171.5 |
| Harrisburg Hammerheads§ | 15 | 18 | .455 | 63 | 108 |
| Hartford Hellcats♯ | 11 | 23 | .324 | 57.5 | 90.5 |
| Midwest Division | |||||
| Quad City Thunder | 33 | 23 | .589 | 116.5 | 215.5 |
| Rockford Lightning | 29 | 27 | .518 | 121 | 208 |
| Chicago Rockers | 28 | 28 | .500 | 118 | 202 |
| Grand Rapids Mackers | 29 | 27 | .518 | 114 | 201 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Yakima Sun Kings | 36 | 20 | .643 | 130.5 | 238.5 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 34 | 22 | .607 | 131 | 233 |
| Tri-City Chinook | 32 | 34 | .571 | 127.5 | 223.5 |
| Rapid City Thrillers | 31 | 25 | .554 | 119.5 | 212.5 |
| Southern Division | |||||
| Oklahoma City Cavalry | 35 | 21 | .625 | 106 | 211 |
| Omaha Racers | 26 | 30 | .464 | 97.5 | 175.5 |
| Mexico Aztecas | 19 | 37 | .339 | 100.5 | 157.5 |
| Shreveport Crawdads | 17 | 39 | .304 | 82 | 133 |
- § Harrisburg Hammerheads disbanded midseason
- ♯ Hartford Hellcats disbanded midseason
1995–96 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||
| Grand Rapids Mackers | 33 | 23 | .589 | 110.5 | 209.5 |
| Fort Wayne Fury | 25 | 31 | .446 | 113 | 188 |
| Connecticut Pride | 17 | 39 | .304 | 96 | 147 |
| Midwest Division | |||||
| Rockford Lightning | 35 | 21 | .625 | 122 | 227 |
| Quad City Thunder | 37 | 19 | .661 | 116 | 227 |
| Chicago Rockers | 26 | 30 | .464 | 109 | 187 |
| Western Division | |||||
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 34 | 24 | .607 | 127 | 223 |
| Omaha Racers | 28 | 28 | .500 | 106.5 | 190.5 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 19 | 37 | .339 | 104.5 | 161.5 |
| Southern Division | |||||
| Florida Beach Dogs | 41 | 15 | .732 | 131.5 | 254.5 |
| Oklahoma City Cavalry | 34 | 22 | .607 | 121.5 | 223.5 |
| Shreveport Storm | 17 | 39 | .304 | 99 | 150 |
| San Diego Wildcards§ | 4 | 17 | .190 | 34.5 | 46.5 |
- § San Diego Wildcards folded during the season
1996–97 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Conference | |||||
| Florida Beachdogs | 38 | 18 | .679 | 137.5 | 251.5 |
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 32 | 24 | .571 | 124.5 | 220.5 |
| Quad City Thunder | 27 | 29 | .482 | 110 | 191 |
| Rockford Lightning | 28 | 28 | .500 | 105 | 189 |
| Connecticut Pride | 21 | 35 | .375 | 107.5 | 170.5 |
| Fort Wayne Fury | 20 | 36 | .357 | 93 | 153 |
| National Conference | |||||
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 47 | 9 | .839 | 134 | 275 |
| Oklahoma City Cavalry | 29 | 27 | .518 | 120 | 207 |
| Yakima Suns Kings | 25 | 31 | .446 | 103 | 178 |
| Omaha Racers | 22 | 34 | .393 | 97.5 | 163.5 |
| La Crosse Bobcats | 19 | 37 | .339 | 100 | 157 |
1997–98 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Conference | |||||
| Fort Wayne Fury | 31 | 25 | .554 | 117.0 | 210.0 |
| Rockford Lightning | 29 | 27 | .518 | 114.0 | 201.0 |
| Connecticut Pride | 26 | 30 | .464 | 113.0 | 190.0 |
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 21 | 35 | .375 | 101.5 | 164.5 |
| National Conference | |||||
| Quad City Thunder | 28 | 18 | .679 | 130.0 | 244.0 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 31 | 25 | .554 | 114.5 | 207.5 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 26 | 30 | .464 | 110.0 | 188.8 |
| Idaho Stampede | 25 | 31 | .446 | 110.0 | 185.0 |
| La Crosse Bobcats | 25 | 31 | .446 | 98.0 | 170.0 |
League map
1998–99 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Conference | |||||
| Connecticut Pride | 37 | 19 | .661 | 124.5 | 235.5 |
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 27 | 29 | .482 | 121 | 202 |
| Fort Wayne Fury | 28 | 28 | .500 | 103.5 | 187.5 |
| Rockford Lightning | 23 | 33 | .411 | 103.5 | 172.5 |
| National Conference | |||||
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 32 | 24 | .571 | 128.5 | 224.5 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 30 | 26 | .536 | 122.5 | 212.5 |
| Quad City Thunder | 29 | 27 | .518 | 100 | 187 |
| Idaho Stampede | 25 | 31 | .446 | 104 | 179 |
| La Crosse Bobcats | 21 | 35 | .375 | 100.5 | 163.5 |
1999–2000 season
- Teams
- Connecticut Pride
- Fort Wayne Fury
- Grand Rapids Hoops
- Idaho Stampede
- La Crosse Bobcats
- Quad City Thunder
- Rockford Lightning
- Sioux Falls Skyforce
- St. Charles Hawks (never played in the CBA, joined the IBL as the St. Louis Swarm)
- Trenton Shooting Stars (never played in the CBA, joined the IBL)
- Yakima Sun Kings
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Conference | |||||
| Rockford Lightning | 30 | 26 | .536 | ||
| Connecticut Pride | 29 | 27 | .518 | ||
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 29 | 27 | .518 | ||
| Fort Wayne Fury | 26 | 30 | .464 | ||
| National Conference | |||||
| Quad City Thunder | 35 | 21 | .625 | ||
| Yakima Sun Kings | 33 | 23 | .589 | ||
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 30 | 26 | .536 | ||
| La Crosse Bobcats | 21 | 35 | .375 | ||
| Idaho Stampede | 19 | 37 | .339 | ||
2000–01 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Conference | |||||
| Connecticut Pride | 16 | 9 | .640 | 55 | 103 |
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 15 | 10 | .600 | 55 | 100 |
| Fort Wayne Fury | 11 | 9 | .550 | 41.0 | 74 |
| Rockford Lightning | 12 | 13 | .480 | 49.0 | 85 |
| Gary Steelheads | 9 | 15 | .375 | 37.5 | 64.5 |
| National Conference | |||||
| Idaho Stampede | 17 | 7 | .708 | 49 | 100 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 12 | 12 | .500 | 55.5 | 91.5 |
| Quad City Thunder | 8 | 13 | .381 | 42 | 66 |
| La Crosse Bobcats | 9 | 14 | .391 | 41.5 | 68.5 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 8 | 15 | .348 | 42.5 | 66.5 |
2001–02 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Conference | |||||
| Rockford Lightning | 31 | 25 | .554 | 120.5 | 213.5 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 33 | 23 | .589 | 114.5 | 213.5 |
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 30 | 26 | .536 | 114.0 | 204 |
| Gary Steelheads | 22 | 34 | .393 | 37.5 | 166.0 |
| National Conference | |||||
| Dakota Wizards | 26 | 14 | .650 | 95 | 173 |
| Fargo-Moorhead Beez | 25 | 15 | .625 | 80.5 | 155.5 |
| Flint Fuze | 17 | 23 | .404 | 77.5 | 128.5 |
| Saskatchewan Hawks | 8 | 32 | .200 | 66.0 | 90 |
League map
2002–03 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Conference | |||||
| Rockford Lightning | 32 | 16 | .667 | 112.5 | 208.5 |
| Grand Rapids Hoops | 23 | 25 | .479 | 100.5 | 169.5 |
| Gary Steelheads | 25 | 23 | .521 | 93.5 | 168.5 |
| Great Lakes Storm | 19 | 29 | .396 | 80.5 | 137.5 |
| National Conference | |||||
| Dakota Wizards | 31 | 17 | .646 | 119.5 | 212.5 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 28 | 20 | .583 | 104.5 | 188.5 |
| Idaho Stampede | 17 | 31 | .354 | 87.5 | 138.5 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 17 | 31 | .354 | 69.5 | 120.5 |
League map
2003–04 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Wizards | 34 | 14 | .708 | 114.0 | 216 |
| Idaho Stampede | 34 | 14 | .708 | 103.5 | 205.5 |
| Gary Steelheads | 27 | 21 | .563 | 96.0 | 177 |
| Rockford Lightning | 25 | 23 | .521 | 96.5 | 171.5 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 23 | 25 | .479 | 100.5 | 169.5 |
| Great Lakes Storm | 15 | 33 | .313 | 83 | 128 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 10 | 38 | .208 | 78.5 | 108.5 |
2004–05 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | |||||
| Great Lakes Storm | 28 | 20 | .583 | 105.5 | 189.5 |
| Rockford Lightning | 26 | 22 | .542 | 100.5 | 178.5 |
| Michigan Mayhem | 18 | 30 | .375 | 81.5 | 135.5 |
| Gary Steelheads | 17 | 31 | .354 | 84.5 | 135.5 |
| Western Conference | |||||
| Dakota Wizards | 32 | 16 | .667 | 101.5 | 197.5 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 31 | 17 | .646 | 101 | 194 |
| Idaho Stampede | 23 | 25 | .479 | 99 | 168 |
| Yakima Sun Kings | 17 | 31 | .354 | 94.5 | 145.5 |
League map
2005–06 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | |||||
| Gary Steelheads | 29 | 19 | .604 | 110 | 197 |
| Rockford Lightning | 30 | 18 | .625 | 102 | 192 |
| Albany Patroons | 20 | 28 | .417 | 89 | 149 |
| Michigan Mayhem | 8 | 40 | .167 | 111.5 | 135.5 |
| Western Conference | |||||
| Yakima Sun Kings | 31 | 17 | .646 | 102.5 | 195.5 |
| Sioux Falls Skyforce | 30 | 18 | .625 | 104 | 194 |
| Idaho Stampede | 25 | 23 | .521 | 101.5 | 176.5 |
| Dakota Wizards | 19 | 29 | .396 | 88 | 145 |
2006–07 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Division | |||||
| Albany Patroons | 30 | 18 | .625 | 107 | 197 |
| Minot SkyRockets | 31 | 17 | .646 | 103 | 195 |
| Indiana Alley Cats | 23 | 25 | .479 | 94 | 163 |
| Pittsburgh Xplosion | 10 | 38 | .208 | 81 | 108 |
| National Division | |||||
| Yakama Sun Kings | 35 | 13 | .729 | 125 | 230 |
| Great Falls Explorers | 24 | 24 | .500 | 90 | 162 |
| Butte Daredevils | 21 | 27 | .438 | 87 | 150 |
| Utah Eagles | 6 | 18 | .250 | 35 | 53 |
League map
Locations of CBA teams during the 2006–07 season
2007–08 season
- Teams
- Regular season standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | QW | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Conference | |||||
| Minot Skyrockets | 38 | 10 | 124.5 | 238.5 | |
| Pittsburgh Xplosion | 29 | 19 | 115.5 | 202.5 | |
| East Kentucky Miners | 26 | 22 | 105.5 | 178.5 | |
| Albany Patroons | 21 | 27 | 89 | 152 | |
| Atlanta Krunk | 10 | 41 | 51.5 | 81.5 | |
| National Conference | |||||
| Yakama Sun Kings | 43 | 5 | 135 | 264 | |
| Oklahoma Cavalry | 30 | 18 | 116.5 | 206.5 | |
| Butte Daredevils | 17 | 31 | 86.5 | 137.5 | |
| Great Falls Explorers | 13 | 32 | 57.5 | 96.5 | |
| Rio Grande Silverados | 13 | 35 | 83.5 | 122.5 | |
League map
Locations of CBA teams during the 2007–08 season
American Conference teams — 
National Conference teams
American Conference teams — National Conference teams2008–09 season
- Regular season standings[7]
| Team | W | L | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1311 | 1164 |
| Albany Patroons | 13 | 7 | .650 | 1581 | 1489 |
| East Kentucky Miners | 7 | 7 | .500 | 765 | 865 |
| Minot Skyrockets | 6 | 9 | .400 | 756 | 895 |
League map
Locations of CBA teams during the 2008–09 season
CBA franchise timeline
- Italics denote a team that was re-located or re-branded; Bold denotes a team that played in the last full CBA season
- Albany Patroons (1982–1992) → Capital Region Pontiacs (1992–93) → Hartford Hellcats (1993–94) → Connecticut Pride (1994–2000)[8]
- Albany Patroons (2005–09)
- Alberta Dusters (1980–82) → Las Vegas Silvers (1982) → Albuquerque Silvers (1982–85)[8]
- Allentown Jets (1978–79) → Lehigh Valley Jets (1979–1981)[8]
- Anchorage Northern Knights (1978–1983)[8]
- Atlanta Krunk (2007–08)
- Baltimore Metros (1978–79) → Mohawk Valley Thunderbirds (1979) → Utica Olympics (1979–1980) → Atlantic City Hi-Rollers (1980–83)[8]
- Butte Daredevils (2006–08)
- Dakota Wizards (2001–06)
- Detroit Spirits (1982–86) → Savannah Spirits (1986–88) → Tulsa Fast Breakers (1988–1991) → Tulsa Zone (1991–92) → Fargo-Moorhead Fever (1992–94) → Mexico City Aztecas (1994–95) → San Diego Wildcards (1995)[8]
- East Kentucky Miners (2007–09)
- Evansville Thunder (1984–86)[8]
- Fargo-Moorhead Beez (2001–02)
- Flint Fuze (2001–02) → Great Lakes Storm (2002–05)
- Fort Wayne Fury (1991–2001)[8]
- Gary Steelheads (2000–06)
- Grand Rapids Hoops (1989–1994) → Grand Rapids Mackers (1994–96) → Grand Rapids Hoops (1996–2003)[8]
- Great Falls Explorers (2006–08)
- Hawaii Volcanos (1979–1980) → Billings Volcanos (1980–84)[8]
- Idaho Stampede (1997–2006)[8]
- Indiana Alley Cats (2006–07)
- Jersey Shore Bullets (1978–79)[8]
- Kansas City Sizzlers (1985–86) → Topeka Sizzlers (1986–1990) → Yakima Sun Kings (1990–2008)[8]
- Lancaster Red Roses (1978–1980) → Philadelphia Kings (1980–81) → Lancaster Lightning (1981–85) → Baltimore Lightning (1985–86) → Rockford Lightning (1986–2006)[8]
- Louisville Catbirds (1983–85) → La Crosse Catbirds (1985–1994) → Pittsburgh Piranhas (1994–95)[8]
- Maine Lumberjacks (1978–1983) → Bay State Bombardiers (1983–86) → Pensacola Tornados (1986–91) → Birmingham Bandits (1991–92) → Rochester Renegade (1992–94) → Harrisburg Hammerheads (1994–95)[8]
- Michigan Mayhem (2004–06)
- Minot SkyRockets (2006–2009)
- Montana Golden Nuggets (1980–83) → Puerto Rico Coquis (1983–85)[9] → Maine Windjammers (1985–86)[8]
- Ohio Mixers (1982–84) → Cincinnati Slammers (1984–87) → Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets (1988–1991) → Tri-City Chinook (1991–95)[8]
- Oklahoma Cavalry (2007–08) → Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry (2008–09)
- Oklahoma City Cavalry (1990–97)[8]
- Pittsburgh Xplosion (2006–08)
- Quad City Thunder (1987–2001)
- Reno Bighorns (1982–83)[8]
- Rio Grande Valley Silverados (2007–08)
- Rochester Zeniths (1978–1984)[8]
- Rockford Lightning (2007–09)
- San Jose Jammers (1989–1991) → Bakersfield Jammers (1991–92)[8]
- Santa Barbara Islanders (1989–1990)[8]
- Sarasota Stingers (1983–85) → Florida Stingers (1985–86) → Charleston Gunners (1986–89) → Columbus Horizon (1989–1994) → Shreveport Crawdads (1994–95) → Shreveport Storm (1995–96)[8]
- Sioux Falls Sky Force (1989–2000, 2001–06)[8]
- Saskatchewan Hawks (2001–02)
- Tampa Bay Thrillers (1984–86) → Rapid City Thrillers (1986–1995) → Florida Beachdogs (1995–97)[8]
- Toronto Tornados (1983–85) → Pensacola Tornados (1985–86) → Jacksonville Jets (1986) → Mississippi Jets (1986–87) → Wichita Falls Texans (1988–1994) → Chicago Rockers (1994–96) → LaCrosse Bobcats (1996–2001)[8]
- Utah Eagles (2006–07)
- Wilkes-Barre Barons (1978–79) → Pennsylvania Barons (1979–1980) → Scranton Aces (1980–81)[8]
- Wisconsin Flyers (1982–87) → Rochester Flyers (1987–89) → Omaha Racers (1989–1998)[8]
- Wyoming Wildcatters (1982–88)[8]
See also
References
- "Sports News Briefs; Rochester to Replace Providence in E.B.A.". The New York Times. New York, New York: The New York Times Company. United Press International. July 11, 1978. p. B16.
- "CBA weekly". oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. February 16, 2005.
- "CBA Weekly". oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. April 1, 2003. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Finney Jr., Frank (October 1, 1980). "NBA Begins Testing Dunk-proof Rims". United Press International.
- "Untitled". United Press International. New York, New York. July 30, 1981.
- "CBA History; 1981-82 Season Highlights". cbahoops.com. CBA Properties. 2000. Archived from the original on August 24, 2000.
- "2008-09 Continental Basketball Association Standings". justsportsstats.com. Just Sports Stats. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- Bradley, Robert; Anderson, Chris; Astolfi, Mark; Bradley, Robert; Foster, Marc; Grasso, John; Smith, John Z. "History of the Continental Basketball Association". apbr.org. Association for Professional Basketball Research. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- "Untitled". United Press International. Great Falls, Montana. August 2, 1983.
External links
- CBA history
- CBA seasons on usbasket.com
- Continental Basketball Association Yearly Standings on statscrew.com
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