Fresno Fire
| Fresno Fire | |
|---|---|
| League | The Basketball League |
| Founded | 2020 |
| History | Fresno Fire 2021–present |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Team colors | |
| General manager | Demetrius Porter |
| Head coach | Renaldo Major |
| Ownership | Norman Spencer |
The Fresno Fire are a professional basketball team in Fresno, California, and members of The Basketball League (TBL).
History
On July 9, 2020, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (TBL), stated that the Fresno Fire, was approved as a basketball franchise for the upcoming 2021 season.[1] The team is owned by former NBA basketball player and the CEO of the Chico Superkatz of the ABA, Spencer Norman. [2] [3]
The Fresno Fire hired Renaldo Major as its first head coach. The team hopes to play either at Selland Arena or a local high school[4]
References
- ^ "Fresno Fire blazes a Trail into the West Coast Division". TBL. July 9, 2020.
- ^ "CHICO SUPERKATS TO HOLD TRYOUTS". Action News Now. August 7, 2019.
- ^ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report". Our Sports Central. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ "Good Sports: Professional basketball team coming to Fresno in 2021, will be led by former Bulldog". ABC30. April 29, 2020.
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