The 'Gary Steelheads' are a professional
basketball team of the
United States Basketball League that previously played in the
International Basketball League and the
Continental Basketball Association. They are based in
Gary, Indiana.
The team announced on July 21, 2006, that they are sitting out the 2006-07 CBA season. On October 24, the team announced they were moving to the USBL for spring of 2007
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Former owner Jewell Harris Sr. was indicted on federal extortion and other charges unrelated to the team. Harris resigned from the team pending a sale.
They play their home games at the
Genesis Convention Center. The Steelheads were the 2006 CBA Eastern Conference champions.
With various problems going on in the USBL, the team is eyeing a return to the CBA for the 2007-08 season.
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Current roster
''As of
April 13,
2007''

Former logo, while in the CBA
External links
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Gary Steelheads Official site
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USBL League Website
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Gary Steelheads - Discussion Forum
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Gary Steelheads Fan Site