Middleton and Greenaway convinced Kevin Jones, the Administrator of the GABA, to join them in establishing a basketball team in Geraldton.
With Jones leading the project, Middleton and Greenaway provided funding for the licence and became the team's private owners.
Americans Dan Hunt and Brian Funingsland were the team's first two import players, while Perth native Ray Chamberlain joined the squad.
[2] The Buccaneers finished their inaugural season as minor premiers, earning first place on the standings with a 19–3 record.
[6] They made it through to their fourth SBL Grand Final, where they defeated the Lakeside Lightning 96–76 to win their maiden championship.
[7][8][9] In 2001, the team made their fifth grand final appearance in 13 years, where they lost 101–83 to the Perry Lakes Hawks.
[16] In 2019, the Buccaneers finished the regular season in third place with a 19–7 record, and after two three-game playoff series, they reached the SBL Grand Final.
[26] In 2024, the Buccaneers finished the regular season in first place with a 20–2 record[27] but went on to lose in the preliminary final to the Willetton Tigers.