Des Moines Dragons
| Des Moines Dragons | |
|---|---|
 | |
| League | IBA |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Dissolved | 2001 |
| Team colors | green, blue, white |
| Head coach | Glenn Duhon (1997–2000) Michael Born (2000–01) |
| Ownership | Dick Giesen |
| Championships | 2000 |
| Conference titles | 2000, 2001 |
| Division titles | 2000, 2001 |
The Des Moines Dragons were a
David Joerger of the Dakota Wizards. The Dragons were the IBA organization of the year in all four years of their existence.[2]
Playoffs
In 1998 the Dragons were swept 2-0 by the
Souixland
2-0 in the Division Finals. The Dragons took a 2-0 IBA Finals lead against the Dakota Wizards before losing three straight to lose the finals 3-2.
Year-by-year record
| Year | Games | W | L | Win % | Place | Playoffs | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | 34 | 22 | 12 | .647 | 2nd, East | Lost Semifinals | Fargo-Moorhead 2, Des Moines 0 |
| 1998–1999 | 34 | 18 | 16 | .529 | 2nd, East | Won Division Semifinals Lost Divisional Finals |
Des Moines 2, Rochester 0 Mansfield 2, Des Moines 1 |
| 1999–2000 | 36 | 25 | 11 | .694 | 1st, East | Won Division Semifinals Won Divisional Finals Won IBA Finals |
Des Moines 2, Billings 0 Des Moines 3, Fargo-Moorhead 0 Des Moines 3, Magic City 1 |
| 2000–2001 | 40 | 28 | 12 | .700 | 1st, East | Won Division Semifinals Won Divisional Finals Lost IBA Finals |
Des Moines 2, Fargo-Moorhead 0 Des Moines 2, Souixland 0 3, Des Moines 2
Dakota |
| Totals | 144 | 93 | 51 | .646 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Playoffs | 25 | 17 | 8 | .680 | N/A | 1 Championship | Des Moines 5, Opponents 4 |
Former Dragons players
- Tyrone Barksdale
- Michael Born
- Kris Bruton
- Ron Bayless
- Lonnie Cooper
- Ben Ebong
- Rosell Ellis
- Jon Hale
- Chad Faulkner
- Tye Fields
- Kirk Ford
- Edward Johnson
- Greg Jones
- Richmond McIver
- Roland Miller
- Michael Nurse
- Carl Pickett
- Kevin Sams
- Curt Smith
- Larry Thompson
- Johnny Tyson
- Troy Wade
- Jason Williams
- Justin Wimmer
- Jason Winningham
References
External links
- Des Moines Dragons official website Archived 2007-11-13 at the Wayback Machine
- IBA Standings and Statistics
- Des Moines Dragons OurSportsCentral homepage
- Des Moines Dragons fold, decline CBA's offer Archived 2012-07-08 at archive.today from The Des Moines Register
- Dragons resume playoffs minus one Archived 2013-01-21 at archive.today from The Des Moines Register
- (April 1, 1998) Dragons' GM on fire[permanent dead link] from Iowa State Daily
- (January 22, 1998) Player Is Suspended After Choking Ref from The New York Times
- Iowa House Resolution 116 on Des Moines Dragons Archived 2006-12-14 at the Wayback Machine
- Des Moines Dragons Tryout Press Release
- Des Moines Dragons Box Score Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine