North Dallas Vandals
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North Dallas Vandals
| North Dallas Vandals | |
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| Founded | 2010 |
| League | ABA |
| Team history | North Dallas Vandals (2010-present) |
| Arena | Alfred J. Loos Fieldhouse |
| Based in | Dallas, Texas |
| Team colors | orange, black, white |
| Owner | Casey Topletz[1] |
| Head coach | David Zimmerman |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 1 |
| Dancers | Vandal's Girls Dance Team |
The North Dallas Vandals are relatively new franchise in the American Basketball Association that began playing in 2010. The Vandals play in Dallas, Texas. The team is owned by Casey Topletz and are coached by David Zimmerman.[2] The Vandals compete in the Southwest Division.
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2010-2011 Season
The Vandals' inaugural season ended with a record of 12-7, losing in the second round of the Southwest division tournament to the Dallas Impact 116-123. The Vandals could not keep up their regular season winning ways against the Impact, going 4-1 against their cross-town rivals over the course of the campaign.
The Vandals also saw their first All-Star, as former Southern Methodist University standout Devon Pearson got the call to the Western Conference Squad. Pearson averaged a gaudy 23.3 points and 11.9 rebounds for the season, appearing in 12 games and starting 8.
History was also made when the Vandals suited up female basketball player Kavita Goss, making her the first female player in the ABA. Another notable appearance included Marc D of the hip-hop trio the GS Boyz, known for their hit single, "Stanky Legg".
Rosters
The 2010-11 North Dallas Vandals final game day roster featured eleven players, though many players came and went over the course of the season. Players such as Shondale Robinson, CJ Carter, Tearon Hill, Bright Ogbogu, Andre Mayo, Aaron Wade, Darius Howard, Michael Stearns, Maurice Williams, Antonio Odom, Ralph Johnson, and Jason Wern all saw playing time in at least one game. Owner/GM Casey Topletz also made a brief appearance in one game, though his stats are unavailable.
2010-11 Roster
| Name | Position | Height | Weight (pounds) | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Sayman | G/F | 6'5" | 225 | The Colony, Texas |
| Arvin Zeinali | G | 5'11" | 180 | Houston, Texas |
| Blake Davenport | G/F | 6'5" | 205 | Dallas, Texas |
| Paul Starr | G | 5'9" | 175 | Dallas, Texas |
| Will Haynes | F/C | 6'9" | 205 | Rochester, New York |
| Brandon Lee | PG | 6'2" | 185 | Mesquite, Texas |
| Al Anderson | C | 6'10" | 260 | Oakland, California |
| Kavita Goss | SG | 5'9" | 155 | Newbury Park, California |
| Devon Pearson | SF | 6'6" | 225 | Miami, Florida |
| Martin Salinas | SG | 6'1" | 195 | Houston, Texas |
| Jonathan Walker | SG | 6'3" | 204 | Dallas, Texas |
| Bishop Wheatley | F | 6'6" | 215 | Cedar Hill, Texas |
2011-12 Roster
The 2011-12 North Dallas Vandals final game day roster featured fourteen players, though many players came and went over the course of the season. Players such as Paul Starr(2), Martin Salinas(4), Nick Michels(4), Jonathan Walker(4, received contract to play in Ecuador mid-season), Ryan Randle(4), Chris Lee(1), Mike Adams(1), Vernon Lewis(4), Dwight Coleman(1), Cardell Hunter(1), Matt Sayman(1), Thomas Peters II(1) and Chris Williams(1) all saw playing time in at least one game during the campaign.
| Name | Position | Height | Weight (pounds) | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martel Jones | G | 6'3" | 170 | London, England |
| Earl Rabb | G/F | 6'4" | 220 | Como, Texas |
| Ty Thomas | G/F | 6'6" | 210 | Dallas, Texas |
| Richard Thomas | G/F | 6'4" | 200 | Queens, New York |
| Will Haynes | F/C | 6'9" | 205 | Rochester, New York |
| Brandon Lee | G | 6'2" | 185 | Mesquite, Texas |
| Bryant Nash, Jr. | F | 6'6" | 215 | Carrollton, Texas |
| Jamarcus Little | F/C | 6'8" | 265 | Lufkin, Texas |
| Devon Pearson | F | 6'6" | 225 | Miami, Florida |
| Collin Mangrum | G/F | 6'5" | 205 | Howe, Texas |
| Keith Spencer II | F | 6'8" | 215 | San Diego, California |
| John Barber, Jr | F | 6'6" | 230 | Detroit, Michigan |
| TJ Gipson | G/F | 6'5" | 218 | Dallas, Texas |
| Johnnie Jefferson | G/F | 6'4" | 210 | Dallas, Texas |
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