Seattle Mountaineers

The Seattle Mountaineers are a semi-professional basketball club[1] and a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA). They are currently a touring exhibition team that plays against junior and community colleges within the United States and Canada. After four years as an IBL franchise, the Mountaineers jumped to the ABA in 2010 and applied and received non-profit status. Team owner, president and head coach Don Sims is a Christian.[2] The club's basketball program provides an inclusive, Christian-based experience and teaches players the benefits of competition and understand its redemptive value.[3]

For the Seattle-based outdoors club, see The Mountaineers (club).
Seattle Mountaineers
LeagueIBL (2006; 2009)
NABL (2010)
ABA (2010–present)
Founded2005
HistorySeattle Mountaineers
2006–present
ArenaEverett Community College
LocationEverett, Washington
Team colorssilver, orange, yellow, black, white
         
PresidentDon Sims
Head coachDon Sims
OwnershipDon Sims
Championships0
WebsiteSeattle Mountaineers

History

The Mountaineers were established in 2005 and began play in the 2006 IBL season.[4] After sitting out 2007 and 2008, the Mountaineers returned to the IBL for the 2009 season.[5]

In 2010, the Mountaineers joined the NABL for the competition's inaugural season. However, they left the league mid-season and joined the American Basketball Association.[6] They subsequently entered the ABA's Pacific Far West division and finished the 2009–10 season with a 16–11 record.[7]

Season-by-Season
Season Record
2011–12 26–7
2012–13 17–5
2013–14 20–8
2014–15 15–5
2015–16 26–6

Source: Don Sims bio

References
  1. Faith Calendar
  2. Mountaineers on a mission, ABA team will call GRCC home for second season
  3. Seattle Mountaineers' Athletic Mission Statement
  4. Seattle Mountaineers; NEW Professional Men's Basketball Team needs players for 2006 Season!
  5. Seattle Mountaineers basketball team – History
  6. Seattle Mountaineers basketball team to join ABA
  7. PAULINO SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH SEATTLE MOUNTAINEERS OF THE ABA
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