Atlanta Trojans

Atlanta Trojans
LeagueUSBL
Founded1991
Dissolved1999
HistoryAtlanta Eagles
1991-1993
Atlanta Trojans
1994-1999
LocationSuwanee, Georgia
Team colorsblack, yellow[1]
   

The Atlanta Trojans, originally known as the Atlanta Eagles, was a professional basketball club in the United States Basketball League (USBL) from 1991 to 1999.

History

The team was originally based in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] They debuted in 1991 as the Atlanta Eagles in Atlanta.

In 1994, they moved to Suwanee, Georgia, changing their name to the Atlanta Trojans. They reached the USBL Finals twice: in 1994 (losing 117–109 to the Jacksonville Hooters) and 1995 (losing 109–104 to the Florida Sharks). The club disbanded after the 1999 season.

Notable players like Darrell Armstrong, Mikki Moore, Kareem Reid, Lorenzo Coleman, Tony Dorsey and Mark Strickland played for the franchise.

Seasons

Stagione League Name W L % Place Play-off Coach
1991USBLAtlanta Eagles101050,03º-Charlie Criss
1992USBLAtlanta Eagles161061,52ºDivision FinalsAl Outlaw
1993USBLAtlanta Eagles141058,32ºSemifinalsAl Outlaw
1994USBLAtlanta Trojans191065,53ºFinalsAl Outlaw
1995USBLAtlanta Trojans19967,93ºFinalsAl Outlaw
1996USBLAtlanta Trojans81929,64ºQuarter finalsAl Outlaw
1997USBLAtlanta Trojans18869,21ºSemifinalsJames Waldron
1998USBLAtlanta Trojans91734,63ºSecond roundJames Waldron
1999USBLAtlanta Trojans181064,32ºQuarter finalsCurtis Berry

Notable players

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

Criteria

To appear in this section a player must have either:

  • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club
  • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time
  • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.

Home arenas

Atlanta Eagles

Atlanta Trojans

Rosters

1991 season

1992 season

1993 season

1994 season

See also

References

  1. ↑ "USBL Team-By-Team Capsules". The Salina Journal. April 30, 1999. p. C5. Retrieved November 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "History of the USBL". APBR.org. Association for Professional Basketball Research. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  3. ↑ 1991 Atlanta Eagles Roster - statscrew.com
  4. ↑ 1991 Atlanta Eagles Stats per player - statscrew.com
  5. ↑ 1992 Atlanta Eagles Roster - statscrew.com
  6. ↑ 1992 Atlanta Eagles Stats per player - statscrew.com
  7. ↑ 1993 Atlanta Eagles Roster - statscrew.com
  8. ↑ 1993 Atlanta Eagles Stats per player - statscrew.com
  9. ↑ 1994 Atlanta Eagles Roster - statscrew.com
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