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Jacksonville SLAM
Founded2008
LeaguePBL 2008
Team historyJacksonville SLAM
2008
Based inJacksonville, Florida
ArenaTBD
ColorsRed, Teal, Black
OwnerPBL
Head coachScott Cooper
Championships0
Division titles0

The Jacksonville SLAM was a team in the Premier Basketball League. They were a successor of sorts to the Jacksonville JAM.

The SLAM came into existence after a public dispute between the owner of the JAM and his players and coaches on getting payment for services.[1] After seeming to resolve the conflict,[2] the PBL announced that the ownership of the JAM had failed to meet obligations and that the league was taking control of the franchise.[3] The PBL records and some of the players were transferred to the league-run entity.[4] Notably, the coach declined to join the new entity. The owner retained the name of JAM.

On February 13, 2008, USBasket reported that Scott Cooper was named the head coach.[5]

When the slate of 2008-2009 teams for the PBL was announced,[6] the SLAM was not listed on it and therefore it is considered folded.

References

  1. ^ Boleky, Mark (2008-01-24). "Jam coaches, players want solution on pay". Florida Times Union. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  2. ^ Boleky, Mark (2008-01-25). "Jam settles with players, coaches". Florida Times Union. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  3. ^ "Premier Basketball League Takes Over Operations In Jacksonville". Our Sports Central. 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  4. ^ Boleky, Mark (2008-02-07). "Jam parts ways with Premier Basketball League". Florida Times Union. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  5. ^ Pascucci, Gianni (2008-02-13). "Jacksonville team changes roster, coach". USBasket.com. Archived from the original on 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  6. ^ "2008-09 PBL Team Websites". Archived from the original on 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2008-08-22.


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