Columbus Cyclones
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| Founded | 2006 |
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| League | IBL 2006-2007 |
| Team history | Columbus Cyclones 2006 Marysville Meteors 2007 |
| Based in | Marysville |
| Arena |
Westerville North High School Gymnasium 2006 Marysville High School Gymnasium 2007 |
| Colors | Red, Yellow, & Black |
| Owner(s) | Charlie Mitchell |
| Head coach | Shaun Smith |
| Championships | None |
| Division titles | None |
| Dancers | Meteorites |
The Marysville Meteors were a professional basketball team located in Marysville, Ohio, United States.
The Meteors played with the Columbus Cyclones nickname during the 2006 season, all home games were played at Westerville North High School. The team finished 20-3, and played in the IBL Championship Game, where they lost to the Elkhart Express 119-108 in overtime. The team was led in scoring by Michael Brownlee(21.7 ppg), and also featured Paul Haynes(18.8 ppg). Both were all-stars. The team averaged roughly 1,000 fans per game that first season.
According to a press release, the Cyclones would be moving to Marysville, Ohio for their 2007 season. Coached by former OSU Buckeye Shaun Smith, the Meteors continued to dominate the league. Esteban Weaver lead the Meteors in scoring, with 33.2 ppg in 13 games, not enough to appear on the IBL leader board. Micheal Brownlee also contributed, with 25.2 ppg, good for tenth in the IBL.
Roster for the 2007 season
As Columbus Cyclones
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