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| Founded | 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 |
The California Heatwave was a professional basketball team in the American Basketball Association (ABA) team based in Madera, California. The team began play in the fall of 2003 at Selland Arena in Fresno, 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 the Fresno Heat, but it was renamed Fresno Heatwave to avoid brand confusion with the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat.