Raleigh Firebirds
| Raleigh Firebirds | |
|---|---|
| League | TBL |
| Founded | 2018 |
| History | Raleigh Firebirds 2019–present |
| Arena | Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School |
| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Head coach | Robert Brickey |
| Ownership | Pro Basketball Raleigh, LLC |
The Raleigh Firebirds are an American professional basketball team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a member of The Basketball League (TBL). For the 2019 season, their home games are played at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School and Robert Brickey would serve as its head coach.[1]
History
On February 25, 2018, Dave Magley, owner of The Basketball League (TBL), stated that Raleigh, North Carolina, was approved as a basketball franchise for the upcoming 2019 season.[2] On July 27, 2018, the team was announced as the Raleigh Firebirds.[3] Raleigh previously hosted the Raleigh Cougars from 1997 to 1999 in the United States Basketball League.[4]
Current roster
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References
- ^ "Professional basketball team comes to Raleigh". WTVD-TV. August 5, 2018.
- ^ "State of the NAPB: Magley shares thoughts on first half of season". NAPB. February 25, 2018.
- ^ "Raleigh gets another pro basketball team". Triangle Tribune. July 27, 2018.
- ^ "Raleigh Cougars Prepare for Second Season". WRAL. April 28, 1998.