Saigon Heat
- Leagues Played
- ABL ASEAN 139 Vietnam VBA 127 Club Friendlies 5 Vietnam Saigon League 1
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Results
| Vietnam VBA | 09/28 12:30 | 1 |
[1] Saigon Heat
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Nha Trang Dolphins
[3] |
W | 81-76 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 09/24 12:30 | 1 |
[3] Nha Trang Dolphins
v
Saigon Heat
[1]
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L | 95-74 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 09/21 12:30 | 1 |
[3] Nha Trang Dolphins
v
Saigon Heat
[1]
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W | 72-77 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 09/17 12:30 | 1 |
[1] Saigon Heat
v
Nha Trang Dolphins
[3] |
W | 98-95 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 09/11 12:30 | 2 |
[1] Saigon Heat
v
Thang Long Warriors
[4] |
W | 97-76 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 09/07 12:30 | 2 |
[4] Thang Long Warriors
v
Saigon Heat
[1]
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W | 79-89 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 09/03 12:30 | - |
[1] Saigon Heat
v
Hochiminh City Wings
[5] |
W | 98-91 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 08/30 12:30 | - |
[2] Saigon Heat
v
Danang Dragons
[7] |
W | 86-82 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 08/27 12:30 | - |
[4] Thang Long Warriors
v
Saigon Heat
[1]
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L | 82-68 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 08/22 12:30 | - |
[2] Hanoi Buffaloes
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Saigon Heat
[1]
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L | 81-79 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 08/19 12:30 | - |
[1] Saigon Heat
v
Thang Long Warriors
[3] |
W | 90-70 | |
| Vietnam VBA | 08/16 12:30 | - |
[5] Hochiminh City Wings
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Saigon Heat
[1]
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W | 78-80 |
Wikipedia - Saigon Heat
The Saigon Heat is a Vietnamese professional basketball team based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Since the 2014 season, the Heat's home games are played at the CIS Arena on the campus of the Canadian International School in District 7. This is the first professional basketball team based in Vietnam.
The Heat also operates a developmental team that plays in the Vietnam Basketball Association, Vietnam's first professional basketball league.
History
The Saigon Heat are the first professional basketball team in Vietnam based in Ho Chi Minh City. They were officially announced as a member of the ASEAN Basketball League in October 2011. The team was formed by the Saigon Sports Academy, a multi-sports training academy launched in January 2009 and located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
In their inaugural season, the Heat finished sixth in the ABL with a regular season record of 8–13. The Heat did not qualify in for the 2012 ABL Playoffs. The Heat followed up their inaugural season with another disappointing sixth-place finish in an injury plagued 2013 season, highlighted by a twelve-game losing streak.
Thirteen games into the 2014 season, head coach Jason Rabedeaux suddenly died, the main cause of death was traumatic brain injury. Coach Rabedeaux's assistant Anthony Garbelotto was named the new head coach. The Heat finished the season in fourth place, clinching their first ever playoff berth. The Heat were swept 0–2 by the Westports Malaysia Dragons in the 2014 ABL Playoffs.
Following the completion of the 2015–16 season, the Heat announced the formation of Vietnam's first professional basketball league, the Vietnam Basketball Association, where they would field a developmental team. The Heat VBA team consists of local players, with several of the ABL side's players being distributed among the other VBA teams for league parity purposes.[]
The Saigon Heat is known for their fast-paced and exciting style of play, with a focus on strong defense and high-scoring offense. The team has a dedicated fan base and plays their home games at the CIS Arena, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere for fans to enjoy.
The Saigon Heat roster is made up of talented players from around the world, including both local Vietnamese players and international imports. The team is led by a skilled coaching staff who work tirelessly to develop and improve the players' skills.
Overall, the Saigon Heat is a dynamic and competitive team that continues to make waves in the ABL and showcase the growing talent and passion for basketball in Vietnam.