Based in San Antonio, the Fuel played their home games at the Alamo Convocation Center.

During the original planning process, the Showboats were a member of the United Basketball League.

The team colors signify traditional Texas oil ( black) and new alternative fuels (green), such as biofuel.

On August 29, 2011, it was announced that the Indiana Pacers guard George Hill had signed a contract to play for the Fuel until the NBA lockout ended.

[1] His activities included practicing with the team and playing in two exhibition games in Brownsville and San Antonio.