Kentucky Retros
| Kentucky Retros | |
|---|---|
 | |
| League | ABA 2007–08 |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Folded | 2008 |
| History | Kentucky Colonels 2007 Kentucky Retros 2007–08 |
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Team colors | red, white, blue, gold |
| Head coach | Ron Greene |
| Ownership | Steve Van Waes |
The Kentucky Retros was a professional basketball team based in Louisville, Kentucky[1] that was scheduled to begin play in the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 2007.[2] The team was originally located in Murray, Kentucky and named the Kentucky Colonels after the Louisville-based teams that had played in the ABA previously, but the name was changed in March 2007 in deference to the tradition of those teams.[3]
The Retros logo was designed by graphic design student DeWayne Esson while he was still a student at Murray State University.[citation needed] The Retros folded during the 2007–08 season.
2007-08 Season:
Before the team was set to play in the 2007-08 ABA season, They played in basketball tournaments all around the United States.
In June of 2007, the team was set to participate in the 2007 Hoops Kentucky Pro Am.[4]
Notable Players:
- Ajene Malaki Moye (A.J. Moye) - Played College Basketball at Indiana University from 2000-2004.[5] After College, Moye stayed close to the game and became a coach and trainer for several different teams and players.[6] Moye Currently works as Master Coach of Basketball at The Sports Academy[7]; formally Known as Mamba Sports Academy. The name was changed after Kobe Bryant's death in January 2020.
See also
References
- ^ "Retros Move To Louisville, Kentucky, Name Director Of Marketing". OurSportsCentral.com. 2007-06-17. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ^ "ABA adds Murray, Kentucky to 2007 expansion lineup". OurSportsCentral.com. 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
- ^ "Kentucky team announces name change". American Basketball Association. 2007-03-14. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
- ^ "Retros To Compete In 2007 Hoops Kentucky Pro-am". OurSports Central. 2007-06-18. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ^ "A.J. Moye - Men's Basketball". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ^ "Part 2: What Happened to A.J. Moye and His Unforgettable Block?". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ^ "AJ Moye". Sports Academy. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
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