- Gainesville Knights
The Gainesville Knights are a second year franchise in the
World Basketball Association . They play at Gainesville High School's gymnasium.2005
The Knights could be considered an extension of the
Raleigh Knights , who played in the WBA in the 2004 season. When the Knights opted not to return for the 2005 season, the league scrambled for a replacement franchise, this franchise was awarded to Gainesville, and is co-owned by Curtis Richardson and Arthur Crawford. The team announced that they would be coached by Jim Price. The Knights underwent two coaching changes after a hot start. Price was replaced by co-owned Richardson, and Ricky Benitez, formerSouthern Crescent Lightning coach was hired to replace him. The team finished 8–16, and missed out on a playoff berth.2006
The Knights announced in December 2005 that they would be returning for a second season, with Benitez returning as head coach. However, as of January 11, Benitez was removed from consideration for the head coaching job.
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