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Greensboro Swarm

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Greensboro Swarm
Greensboro Swarm logo
ConferenceEastern
LeagueNBA G League
Founded2016
HistoryGreensboro Swarm
2016–present
ArenaGreensboro Coliseum Complex
LocationGreensboro, North Carolina
Team colorsDark purple, teal, cool gray, white[1][2]
       
PresidentSteve Swetoha
Head coachD.J. Bakker
OwnershipCharlotte Hornets
Affiliation(s)Charlotte Hornets
Websitegreensboro.gleague.nba.com

The Greensboro Swarm are an American basketball team of the NBA G League based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and are affiliated with the Charlotte Hornets. The Swarm play their home games at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The team became the eleventh Development League team to be owned by an NBA team when it was announced in 2015.[3]

History

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In May 2015, the Charlotte Hornets announced that they planned to bring an NBA D-League team to the Carolinas in 2016.[4] After considering several cities and arenas,[5][6][7][8] the Hornets settled on Greensboro, North Carolina, with its home to be at the Pavilion at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.[9] On December 29, the name and logo of the Swarm was unveiled during an intermission between the women's and men's championship games of the 40th anniversary of HAECO Invitational presented by NewBridge Bank at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center and featured Charlotte Hornets players and executives, Hugo the Hornet, the Honey Bees (cheerleading for the Hornets), Swarm Squad, and special guests.[1]

On July 25, 2016, the Charlotte Hornets hired Denver Nuggets assistant Noel Gillespie to be the head coach of the Swarm.[10][11] After two seasons and no appearances in the playoffs, Gillespie's contract was not renewed[12] and he was replaced by Joe Wolf.[13]

Hornets' assistant coach Jay Hernandez was named the head coach of the Swarm for the abbreviated 2020–21 bubble season in Orlando.[14] Hornets' head video coordinator Jordan Surenkamp was then named the head coach for the 2021–22 season.[15] Following Surenkamp's departure, former Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach D.J. Bakker was hired as head coach of the Swarm on August 27, 2024.[16]

Season-by-season

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Season Division Regular season Postseason results
Finish Wins Losses Win %
Greensboro Swarm
2016–17 Atlantic 4th 19 31 .380
2017–18 Southeast 3rd 16 34 .320
2018–19 Southeast 3rd 24 26 .480
2019–20 Southeast 5th 9 34 .209 Season cancelled by COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21 — 15th 5 10 .333
2021–22 Eastern 13th 9 24 .273
2022–23 Eastern 12th 11 21 .344
2023–24 Eastern 12th 15 19 .441
Regular season record 108 199 .352
Playoff record 0 0 –

Current roster

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Greensboro Swarm roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
G 21 Battle, RaeQuan 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2001-02-19 West Virginia
G 3 Brown, Terrell Jr. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1998-04-23 Washington
C 14 Diabaté, Moussa (TW) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 2002-01-21 Michigan
G 13 Garrett, Marcus 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1998-11-09 Kansas
F 20 Hall, Malik 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2000-07-25 Michigan State
G 7 Johnson, Keyontae 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 238 lb (108 kg) 2000-05-24 Kansas State
G 22 McConnell, Caleb 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1999-06-08 Rutgers
F/C 9 Perry, Reggie 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 2000-03-21 Mississippi State
G 25 Simpson, KJ (TW) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 189 lb (86 kg) 2002-08-08 Colorado
G 30 Sims, Jaylen 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1998-12-11 UNC Wilmington
G 8 Smith, Nick Jr. (NBA) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-04-18 Arkansas
C 11 Soriano, Joel 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 256 lb (116 kg) 2000-01-30 St. John's
G/F 1 Walker, M. J. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 213 lb (97 kg) 1998-03-28 Florida State
G 2 Wong, Isaiah (TW) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-01-28 Miami (FL)
Head coach
  • D.J. Bakker
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (P) Prospects
  • (NBA) On assignment from NBA affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: December 26, 2024


Head coaches

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# Head coach Term Regular season Playoffs Achievements
G W L Win% G W L Win%
1 Noel Gillespie 2016–2018 100 35 65 .350 — — — —
2 Joe Wolf 2018–2020 93 33 60 .355 — — — —
3 Jay Hernandez 2021 15 5 10 .333 — — — —
3 Jordan Surenkamp 2021–2024 99 35 64 .354 — — — —
4 D.J. Bakker 2024–present 18 13 5 .722 — — — —

NBA affiliates

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References

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  1. ^ a b Wash, Quinton (December 29, 2015). "Hornets D-League Team To Be Known As Greensboro Swarm". NBA.com/Hornets. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Greensboro Swarm Reproduction Guideline Sheet". NBA Properties, Inc. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "NBA Development League Expands to Record 20 Teams as Hornets Sports & Entertainment Purchases Team" (Press release). NBA Media Ventures, LLC. October 27, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  4. ^ "Hornets Sports & Entertainment Announces Intent To Launch Owned-and-Operated NBA D-League Team". Charlotte Hornets. May 4, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  5. ^ Jarrett, Keith (May 9, 2015). "Would minor-league pro basketball fly in Asheville?". Asheville Citizen-Times. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  6. ^ Dominguez, Joe (May 4, 2015). "Sports fans excited about potential D-League basketball team in Greensboro". WGHP. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  7. ^ Mills, Jeff (May 8, 2015). "Bid proposes Greensboro be home of Charlotte Hornets D-League team". News & Record. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  8. ^ Dial, Steven (May 15, 2015). "Could An NBA D-League Be Headed For Columbia?". WLTX. Retrieved November 28, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ Mills, Jeff (October 25, 2015). "Charlotte Hornets chose Greensboro for new D-League team". News & Record. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  10. ^ Bonnell, Rick (July 15, 2016). "Source: Nuggets' Noel Gillespie offered Swarm head-coach position". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  11. ^ "Greensboro Swarm Name Noel Gillespie Head Coach" (Press release). NBA Media Ventures, LLC. July 25, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  12. ^ "Hornets shake-up trickles down, Noel Gillespie out as Greensboro Swarm coach". News & Record. April 13, 2018.
  13. ^ "North Carolina alum Joe Wolf named head coach of Greensboro Swarm". News & Record. September 10, 2018.
  14. ^ "Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach Jay Hernandez to Coach Greensboro Swarm at NBA G League Bubble". OurSports Central. January 15, 2021.
  15. ^ "Jordan Surenkamp Named Head Coach Of The Greensboro Swarm". OurSports Central. September 15, 2021.
  16. ^ "Hornets Hire D.J. Bakker As Greensboro Swarm Head Coach". www.nba.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
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