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DERBY STORM |
| LEAGUE RECORD: | ||||||
| BBL/NBL1: | 1986-2002 | P. 507 | W. 190 | L. 317 | 5th place, 1989-90; 1990-91; 1991-92 | |
| NBL Div. 1: | 1976-79; 1984-86. | P. 102 | W. 43 | L. 59 | Runners-up, 1985-1986 | |
| HONOURS: | |||
| NBL Div. 1 Runners up: | 1985-1986. | ||
| Championship Semi Finalists: | 1993-1994. | ||
| National Cup Semi Finalists: | 1990. | ||
| League Cup Finalists: | 1998-1999. | ||
Derby College of Further Education were founder-members of Div. 2 in 1976, but withdrew in '79.
Re-entered Div. 2 (in a different form) in 1984, as Derby Turbos. Became Derby Rams in 1985; promoted to the top division (as runners-up) in 1986.
Became Derby Bucks in 1991. In 1993 withdrew from BBL, due to financial problems, but "rescued" and allowed to re-enter before the new season began.
Became Derby Storm in 1995.
First club to own their own venue.
Given permission to "sit out" 2002-2003 season, to generate finance and find alternative venue. Have not returned since, and franchise with BBL has now lapsed.
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VENUE: THE THUNDERDOME, DERBY. From North: M1 J25, A52 towards Derby, then exit left onto A5111 (Ring Road) as far as "Spider Bridge Island" (traffic island with a large, many-legged pedestrian bridge) at Allenton. Turn right into Osmaston Road. * From South: M1 J24 , A50 towards Derby.* South-West: A38, then right onto A50.* West and North-West: A50 past Derby.* *Turn onto A6 towards Derby, then A5111 as far as "Spider Bridge Island" (traffic island with a large, many-legged pedestrian bridge) at Allenton. Turn left into Osmaston Road. * * Osmaston Road, past Rolls Royce on left. Go over railway bridge then first left in Shaftsbury Street. Follow road round bend as it joins Colombo Street. Arena is directly ahead. |
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FACILITIES: Large building, which looks like a factory - which is not surprising, as that's exactly what it used to be. Storm Arena, inside, is compact, and crowded, with tiered seating crammed into all the available space around the sides of the court. Excellent, noisy atmosphere. Good, though spartan, bar area on ground floor (for intervals). Much more spacious bar upstairs (through small bar) for after-match. Go-karting available on site! |
2002-3 Roster:
Names in red have departed.
| PLAYER | Height | |||
| 4 | Keith Dolby | Guard | 58 | |
| 5 | Bryan Balser | Forward | 63 | |
| 6 | Robbie Bowen | Forward | 66 | |
| 9 | Durrell Robinson | Guard | 63 | USA; Union Col, Bville |
| 11 | Danny Hildreth | Guard | 60 | Signed from Brighton |
| 12 | Jemar Miller | Guard | 63 | USA; Hawaii Pacific |
| 15 | Shawn Kennedy | Forward/Centre | 69 | USA; Southern Alberta |
| 23 | Kevin Griffin | Small Forward | 64 | USA; Lynn |
| 25 | Tyler Peterson | Centre | 611 | USA; Northern Iowa |
| John SPEZIA | Coach | USA; | ||
| Brian BALSER | Assistant Coach |