| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| League | ABA |
| Based in | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Arena | Truman Memorial Building |
| Colors | Red and white |
| Owner | Bryant Tucker Sr. |
| Championships | none |
| Division titles | none |
| Cheerleaders | Diamond Dolls |
The Kansas City Soul were an American basketball team who played in the American Basketball Association professional league. Based in suburban Kansas City the team began play in the 2011-12 ABA season. The Soul played their home games at Grandview Christian School in Grandview, Missouri.
History
Established in 2010 as the Missouri Rhythm, the team made it to the ABA Playoffs its first season, losing to the Conway Cyclones 146–114 in the first round.
The Rhythm played host to the ABA All-Star Game on 19 April 2014.
The team announced in May 2016 it was rebranding as the Kansas City Soul.
Season-by-season record
| Season | W | L | Division finish | Playoffs W-L | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 3 | 4 | 5th (of five) | 0-1 | Lost in 1st Round |
| 2012-13 | 4 | 3 | 3rd (of four) | 0-0 | DNQ |
| 2013-14 | 5 | 3 | 4th (of six) | 0-0 | DNQ |
References
- "ABA Professional Basketball - Missouri Rhythm". Kansas City Star. 2013.
- "Meet the Missouri Rhythm". Mass Appeal News. 14 January 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- "Missouri Rhythm brings ABA All-Star Game to Kansas City". SHUKC. 29 October 2013.
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