San Jose Spiders (NWBL)

San Jose Spiders
SportBasketball
Founded2004
LeagueNational Women's Basketball League
Based inSan Jose, California
ArenaDe Anza College
Cupertino, California
ColorsRed   and Black  
OwnerRonald Anthony Grant
Head coachFred Chmiel
CheerleadersLady Spiders

The San Jose Spiders were a women's professional basketball team in the National Women's Basketball League (NWBL). Based in San Jose, California, they played from 2005 to 2006. In 2005, the Spiders went 5–19. In 2006, San Jose improved to a 8–10 in the regular season under new head coach Fred Chmiel. They lost to Colorado in the semi-final and defeated San Francisco in the third place game, making their record 9–11.[1] Notable players included Brittany Jackson, Julie McBride, Lindsey Yamasaki, and Natalie Nakase.[2]

  1. ^ "Scholz does the little things". Coloradoan. April 1, 2006. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "San Jose Spiders ExPlayers". usbasket. January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.