1976
Wheelchair basketball began at UTA
About
Our Story
Here are a few milestones that we have reached!
1988
Wheelchair Basketball became a recognized intercollegiate athletic program
11
Countries have been represented by Movin’ Mavs
1989-90
Finished #4 in the team's first National Intercollegiate Tournament
9
Movin’ Mavs have been named MVP
36
Number of Paralympians
1990-91
Finished #1 in the team's second National Intercollegiate Tournament
13
Number of National Championships won
Mission
It is the Mission of the University of Texas at Arlington Movin’ Mavs Wheelchair Basketball and Adapted Sports program to provide sport and recreation programs, including competitive athletic opportunities, for our students with disabilities. Students will have opportunities to pursue a quality education/academic development while training physical development to represent the University in local, regional and national athletic competitions. The Movin’ Mav program is aware of and appreciates its position as a role model program for students with disabilities.
Movin' Mavs Win 10th National Title
The men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams at The University of Texas at Arlington both competed in the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (NIWBT) on their home court over the weekend. The Movin’ Mavs won its second consecutive national title, having defeated the University of Alabama in 2021, and 10th overall. The Lady Movin’ Mavs placed third.
Doug Garner appointed as the Team Staff by NWBA
Doug Garner, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Adapted Sports and Recreation and the Head Wheelchair Basketball Coach for the University of Texas-Arlington for over 13 years has been appointed as the team staff for the 2021 U.S. Men’s U23 World Championship Team.
Junior and College Testing Guidelines
This spreadsheet was created to give coaches and players in the wheelchair basketball community a numerical set of data to use in determining what qualifies as "average" times during drills.