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Published on December 27, 2006 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1) News Release

COACHES CONTINUE RUN THROUGH CBA RECORD BOOK

CBA Veteran Head Coaches Paul Woolpert and Chris Daleo are moving up the all-time records in many head coaching categories.

Woolpert has a head coaching record of 178-146 (.549%). The number of wins has vaulted him to 13th place all-time in CBA wins. Woolpert moved ahead of current Denver Nuggets coach George Karl (176-66). Next on the list for Woolpert is Ron Ekker with 184 wins. Paul has also coached in 324 games. This places him 13th overall and only 24 games behind John Treloar. Woolpert is also 14th in winning percentage (.549), moving him ahead of Tyler Jones.

Chris Daleo is also on the move in the CBA record books. Daleo is currently tied with Gary Youmans in wins (119) and is in 21st place all-time. By virtue of his .589 winning percentage, Daleo moves to 9th place all-time. Daleo is behind current Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Herb Brown (.601).

RECENT CBA TRANSACTIONS

December 23

Pittsburgh Xplosion signed G Marc Williams; placed F Janerio Spurlock on Injured Reserve.

December 21

Minot Skyrockets waived G Tony Bennett at 11 AM EST.
Yakama Sun Kings signed F Rocky Walls; waived F Darius Mattear at 1 PM EST.
Pittsburgh Xplosion signed G Andre Joseph and G Alonzo Evans; placed G Bryant McAllister and G Wayne Copeland on Injured Reserve; activated C Greg Jenkins.

CBA ALUM COACH PHIL JACKSON NOMINATED FOR BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
On Dec. 19, 2006, the Los Angeles Lakers have nominated head coach Phil Jackson for inclusion into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Jackson, who won nine NBA Championship rings as an NBA head coach (three with the Los Angeles Lakers, six with the Chicago Bulls) began his coaching career in 1983 when he took over for Albany Patroons exiting coach Dean Meminger. In five years in the CBA, Jackson's Patroons won the 1984 CBA championship, and Jackson himself was named CBA Coach of the Year in 1985.

To be nominated for the Hall of Fame as a head coach, one must have coached for a minimum of 25 years; Jackson's five CBA seasons count toward that goal. If Jackson makes the Hall of Fame, he will be one of a select few CBA/Eastern League players and coaches to be so enshrined. The list of players and coaches, along with their years of enshrinement and CBA connections, are as follows:

- Paul Arizin '78, EPBL Camden Bullets 1962-65
- Rick Barry '87, CBA Fort Wayne Fury (coach), 1992-94
- Jim Boeheim '05, EPBL-EBA Scranton Miners / Apollos 1966-72
- Hubie Brown '06, EPBL, Rochester Colonels 1958-59
- John Chaney '01, EPBL Sunbury Mercuries, Williamsport Billies, 1950's-1960's
- Dave Cowens '91, CBA Bay State Bombardiers (coach), 1984-85
- George Gervin '96, CBA Quad City Thunder, 1990-91
- Hal Greer '82, CBA Philadelphia Kings (coach), 1980-81
- Buddy Jeannette '94, EPBL Baltimore Bullets (coach), 1958-61
- K.C. Jones '89, EPBL Hartford Capitols 1966-67
- Jack Ramsay '92, EPBL Harrisburg Caps, Sunbury Mercuries 1949-55
- Arnie Risen '98, EPBL Rochester Colonels (player-coach), 1958-59
- Isiah Thomas '00, CBA league owner 1999-2000



CBA ARENA: MELLON ARENA

Mellon Arena was originally built in 1961, and is one of the first sports arenas to feature a retractable roof. In addition to being the home arena of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, Mellon Arena's previous basketball tenants included the Pittsburgh Pipers (ABL) and Pittsburgh Condors (ABA), as well as the American Hockey League's Pittsburgh Hornets. Two sports-related movies have been filmed at Mellon Arena; the Jean-Claude Van Damme action thriller Sudden Death, and the basketball comedy cult classic The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.

Other interesting factoids about Mellon Arena; it hosted several WWE pay-per-view events; it was the home for the final New Year's Eve concert for Elvis Presley; and every so often the building will open up its roof (most recently at a James Taylor concert, when the singer performed the song "Up On the Roof"). The arena was originally built not for sports, but as the home structure for the Pittsburgh Light Opera Company.

Albany Patroons (9-2, 53.5 QP, 4.86 AVG, 1st place, American Conference)
The Patroons opened the week at home against their new rival, the Minot Skyrockets. The rivalry went to the Patroons this time as they swept all seven points in a 142-107 thrashing of Minot. Eight players scored in double figures, with Jamario Moon leading Albany with 28 points in the win. The Patroons took to the road as they went to Indiana to take on the Alley Cats. The Patroons found the road to be a good place to be as they won 117-116 in overtime, and were able to capture six quarter points. Kwan Johnson had 32 points, including all nine points in the overtime period. Eric Williams had 20 points and 14 rebounds in the win. The Patroons traveled through the night to Pittsburgh to take on the Xplosion. Albany took five and a half points in a 103-96 win. T.J. Thompson had 27 points and 11 assists. Jamario Moon had 18 points in the win. The final game of the week for the Patroons was their annual Christmas Day contest. Albany took on the Alley Cats and captured six points in a 116-112 win. Jamario Moon had 27 points and T.J. Thompson had 28 points in the victory.

Butte Daredevils (3-4, 22.5 QP, 3.21 AVG, 3rd place, National Conference)
The Daredevils traveled to Yakama for two consecutive games against the Sun Kings. The Daredevils lost the first contest 99-92, gaining one point. Ronald Ross had 20 points, and Odartey Blankson had 11 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. The next night was different as the Daredevils won 91-80 over the Sun Kings, winning six points in the win. David Bell and Odell Bradley each had 17 points in the victory. Nick VanderLaan had 13 points and 15 rebounds to lead the way for the Daredevils.

Great Falls Explorers (6-4, 40.0 QP, 4.00 AVG, 2nd place, National Conference)
The Explorers traveled to Salt Lake City to take on the Eagles. The Eagles knocked off the Explorers 104-101, with Great Falls only taking one point. Jamar Howard had 22 points in the loss. The Explorers looked for revenge as they again played the Eagles two nights later. Revenge was sweet as they won 105-103, winning four points. Marc Mazur had a game high 24 points. Malik Moore had 22 points and 13 assists in the win.

Indiana Alley Cats (4-7, 29.5 QP, 2.68 AVG, 3rd place, American Conference)
The Alley Cats took on the Xplosion to start the week. The Alley Cats were led by Carl Edwards' 31 points as they won 133-107. The Alley Cats had eight players in double figures in scoring. The Alley Cats hosted the Patroons and lost a heartbreaker, 117-116 in overtime. Carl Edwards had 38 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Will Caudle had 24 points and 11 rebounds for Indiana. The Alley Cats traveled to Albany to take on the Patroons on Christmas night. The Alley Cats had several chances to come out with a win, but lost 116-112, earning one point in the loss. J.J. Sullinger had 26 points, and Shaun Fountain had 25 points and 11 assists in the loss.

Minot Skyrockets (6-4, 41.0 QP, 4.10 AVG, 2nd place, American Conference)
The Skyrockets played their second game in as many days, but the only one of the week, after an eight hour trip from Pittsburgh to Albany, they took on the Patroons. The travel did them in as they lost 142-107, and failed to garner any points. Jitim Young had 27 points in the loss.

Pittsburgh Xplosion (0-8, 11.0 QP, 1.38 AVG, 4th place, American Conference)
Traveling to Indiana, the Xplosion were looking to grab their first win in the CBA. The Wigwam was not the place, as the Xplosion lost 133-107. Frank Barr had 20 points in the loss. Kevin Pittsnogle had 28 points, but the Xplosion lost 103-96 to Albany. Andre Joseph had 18 points for the Xplosion as the earned one and a half points in the loss.

Utah Eagles (4-7, 29.0 QP, 2.64 AVG, 4th place, National Conference)
The Eagles hosted the Sun Kings to start the week. Robert Griffin had 36 points and Julius Nwosu had 26 points and 13 rebounds in a 106-96 victory. The Eagles were able to gain six quarter points. The Eagles next hosted the Explorers from Great Falls. Bryant Markson had 25 points and Robert Griffin had 24 points in a 104-98 win. The Eagles again were able to gather six points in the win. The Eagles were looking to make it two in a row at home, as they again hosted the Daredevils. The Eagles played a close game but lost 105-103, earning three points. Harold Arceneaux had 25 points and Robert Griffin had 23 points in the loss.

Yakama Sun Kings (8-4, 53.5 QP, 4.66 AVG, 1st place, National Conference)
The road continued to be unkind to the Sun Kings as they were defeated by Utah 106-96, taking one point in the game. Galen Young had 23 points and Ben Ebong had 22 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. The Sun Kings returned home to host Butte for two nights. The first night saw Yakama come out with a 99-92 victory, gaining six points in the win. Galen Young had 22 points and Chris Alexander had 16 points and 15 rebounds. The Sun Kings couldn't keep the momentum going as they lost the next night 91-80 to Butte. Elvin Mims had 17 points in the loss.

Continental Basketball Association 1 Stories from December 27, 2006

• Defending champ Yakama downs Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Xplosion
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• Jamario Moon named CBA Player of the Week - CBA 1
• Minot Gets Revenge Against Albany - Minot Skyrockets

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