The Squamish-based B.C. Grizzlies won鈥檛 be playing full time in the Minor League Basketball Association, or MLBA, this year, the team announced on Facebook.
League organizers had hoped the team, which was expected to be stationed at Quest University, to compete in the regular season starting this month.
However, a 鈥渓ack of corporate sponsorships鈥 created challenges for the group.
As a result, the Grizzlies will be considered a 鈥渂randing team鈥 and play only two games this year.
Organizers say they are hoping to attract corporate sponsorship for the group by next year.
麻豆社国产had a small taste of the MLBA in February when the Vancouver Dragons took on the聽 Quad City Flames in a show match.