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| Founded | 2003; 22 years ago (2003) |
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| League | ABA |
| Team history | Fresno Heatwave (2003-06) Sacramento Heatwave (2006-13) California Heatwave (2013-14) |
| Based in | Madera, California |
| Arena | Liberty High School |
| Colors | Orange and White |
| Owner | Reggie Davis Greg Chambers |
| Head coach | Reggie Davis |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 0 |
| Cheerleaders | Heatwave Dance Team |
| Dancers | Jasmine Huntsman |
TheCalifornia Heatwave was a professionalbasketball team in theAmerican Basketball Association (ABA) team based inMadera, California. The team began play in the fall of 2003 atSelland Arena inFresno, California. The founder of the Fresno Heatwave was Albert Ellis and Richard Hanna. The Fresno Heatwave was coached by Sean Higgins, and its vice president was Janine Nkosi.
Originally, the team was called theFresno Heat, but it was renamedFresno Heatwave to avoid brand confusion with theNational Basketball Association'sMiami Heat.
On December 3, 2006, the team officially moved toSacramento, California and became theSacramento Heatwave. They played atNatomas H.S. Event Center[1] before settling atCosumnes River College.[2]
They team moved to play atFolsom High School[3] northeast of Sacramento before settling atWest Campus High School in Sacramento.
On October 28, 2013, the Heatwave moved toMadera, California (25 miles northwest ofFresno) and changed its name to the California Heatwave.[4]
In November 2014 team owner Reggie Davis announced that the Heatwave was ceasing operations immediately.
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