Great Falls Explorers

Great Falls Explorers
League CBA 2006-2008
Founded 2006
Folded 2008
History Great Falls Explorers 2006-2008
Arena Four Seasons Arena 2006-2008
Location Great Falls, Montana
Team colors sky blue/navy
Head coach Rick Turner
Ownership West Coast Sports, LLC
Championships 0

The Great Falls Explorers were a team in the Continental Basketball Association founded in 2006. The team played their home games at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls, Montana. The franchise was branded 'Explorers' in honor of Lewis and Clark traveled through the area.[1] The Explorers, previously coached by Steve Aggers, will be coached by Scott Wedman for the 2007-2008 season. The team's front office is led by General Manager Ryan Acra.

2006-2007

The Explorers were originally owned by Apex Sportstainment (present owners of the Butte Daredevils and Minot SkyRockets). The team's first coach, Steve Aggers, previously coached the College of Great Falls basketball program. In their inaugural season, the Explorers recorded a respectable 24-24 record but finished short of the playoffs. The Explorers had two CBA all stars in guard Malik Moore and forward Jamar Howard. The CBA Rookie of the Year was Explorers power forward Travis Garrison.

The Explorers averaged just over 700 in attendance per game. During the offseason, Kermit Young and Steve Aggers were not asked to return for another season.

2007-2008

The team ceased operations.

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