Syracuse Stallions

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Syracuse Stallions
LeagueThe Basketball League
Founded2017
HistorySyracuse Stallions
2018–present
LocationSyracuse, New York
Team colors     
PresidentMike Sugamosto
Head coachNick Perioli
WebsiteOfficial website

The Syracuse Stallions are a professional basketball team in Syracuse, New York, and members of The Basketball League (TBL).

History

The Syracuse Stallions were founded in 2017 by Mike Sugamosto, Josh Winans, and Jim Evans. The team joined the semiprofessional American Basketball Association for the 2018 season.[1] The team had two successful seasons, including championship wins.[2] and decided to become a professional basketball team.

On May 1, 2020, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (TBL), announced the Stallions were approved to join the league for the 2021 season.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Minor league basketball returning to Syracuse: Stallions named ABA expansion team". Syracuse.com. April 17, 2018.
  2. ^ "Syracuse Stallions: Three wins away from a championship". SBNation. April 9, 2019.
  3. ^ "Syracuse Stallions ride into The Basketball League". The Basketball League. May 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "Syracuse Stallions take it up a notch, move from ABA to 'The Basketball League'". CNY Central. May 1, 2020.