Anchorage Northern Knights | |
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Leagues | EBA (1977–78) CBA (1978–1982) |
Founded | 1977 |
Folded | 1982 |
History | Anchorage Northern Knights (1977–1982) |
Arena | West Anchorage High School Gymnasium |
Team colors | purple, gold |
Championships | 1980 |
Division titles | 1979, 1980 |
The Anchorage Northern Knights were a professional basketball team based in Anchorage, Alaska from 1977 to 1982. The team played in the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) during the 1977–78 season. The next season, the league changed its name to the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The Northern Knights were their division champions two years in a row (1979–1980) and won the 1980 CBA Finals. Throughout their history, the Northern Knights played their home games at West Anchorage High School Gymnasium.