2014–15 Halifax Rainmen season

The 2014–15 Halifax Rainmen season was the fourth season of the franchise in the National Basketball League of Canada. The Rainmen finished the season with a 20–12, placing second overall in the league. They forfeited Game 7 of the 2015 Finals following a pre-game brawl with their opponents, the Windsor Express.[1][2] It was their second appearance and defeat in the Finals.[3]

Halifax Rainmen
2014–15 season
OwnerAndre Levingston
Head coachJosep Clarós
ArenaScotiabank Centre
Central Division2nd (20–12 record [.625])
0Playoffs0Lost to Express 3–4
(NBL Canada Finals)

Draft edit

Round Pick Player Position Nationality College
1 8 Mike Meyers Keitt Small forward   United States Monmouth
2 10 Courtney Beach Small forward   United States Grays Harbor CC
3 18 Jasonn Hannibal Center   Canada Portland

Roster edit

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Halifax Rainmen roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
G 2   Foster, Pedro 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 185 lb (84 kg) 33 – (1991-04-11)11 April 1991
G 3   Ando, Seiya 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 180 lb (82 kg) 31 – (1992-07-15)15 July 1992
G 4   Haywood, Joey 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 180 lb (82 kg) 39 – (1984-09-03)3 September 1984
G 5   Fisher, Forrest 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 193 lb (88 kg) 43 – (1980-09-03)3 September 1980
F 8   Watson, Tyrone 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 230 lb (100 kg) 33 – (1990-07-12)12 July 1990
G 9   Appiah, Douglas 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 175 lb (79 kg) 36 – (1988-03-27)27 March 1988
F 11   Cayole, Chris 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 220 lb (100 kg) 39 – (1985-01-01)1 January 1985
G 12   Clinkscales, Cliff 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 185 lb (84 kg) 40 – (1984-03-11)11 March 1984
F 22   Dailey, Jermaine 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 209 lb (95 kg) 37 – (1986-09-17)17 September 1986
F 28   Young, Kevin 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 215 lb (98 kg) 33 – (1990-06-24)24 June 1990
C 33   McMorrow, Liam 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) 25 lb (11 kg) 36 – (1987-06-22)22 June 1987
C 42   Spikes, Nigel 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 228 lb (103 kg) 34 – (1989-10-18)18 October 1989
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Bankruptcy edit

On July 6, 2015, over one month after forfeiting the 2015 NBL Canada Finals, the Rainmen filed for bankruptcy. In a release, owner Andre Levingston said, "While it's disappointing to see this chapter end, I can hold my head high knowing that we did everything we could have done. I love this game and I love this city."[4] It was later announced that the team would have new ownership, although it was unclear whether the nickname would remain the same.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ Ballingall, Alex. "Windsor Express win NBL Canada title after Halifax Rainmen forfeit". The Windsor Star. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  2. ^ "2014-15 STANDINGS". NBLCanada.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  3. ^ "NBL Finals Open Wednesday In Windsor". WindsorExpress.ca. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  4. ^ Joseph, Rebecca. "Halifax Rainmen file for bankruptcy". Global News. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  5. ^ Lipscombe, Kristen. "Return of pro basketball to Halifax 'looks promising'". Metro News. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.