Surrey Scorchers
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The Surrey Scorchers were a English professional basketball team based in Guildford, Surrey, that compete in the British Basketball League.
Surrey Scorchers | |||
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League | BBL | ||
Established | 2005; 19 years ago (2005) | ||
Folded | 2024[1] | ||
History | Guildford Heat (2005–2012) Surrey Heat (2012–2013) Surrey United (2013–2015) Surrey Scorchers (2015–2024) | ||
Arena | Surrey Sports Park | ||
Capacity | 970 | ||
Location | Guildford, Surrey | ||
Team colours | Black, Duck Egg Blue, White | ||
Ownership | Surrey Sports Park | ||
Championships | 1 BBL Championship 1 BBL Playoffs 1 BBL Cup 1 BBL Trophy | ||
Website | www | ||
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The team was established in 2005 as the Guildford Heat by fans of former British Basketball League team Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year. Making an appearance in the ULEB Cup in 2007, the franchise was rebranded as the Surrey Heat in 2012. After the sale of the franchise by former owner Alison Reeve, the Heat were rebranded once again in September 2013 to become Surrey United. The franchise became wholly owned by Surrey Sports Park in June 2015, and was rebranded as the Surrey Scorchers. They originally played their home games at the Guildford Spectrum, before moving to the Surrey Sports Park in 2010.