Raleigh Firebirds

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]

Raleigh Firebirds
LeagueThe Basketball League
Founded2018
HistoryRaleigh Firebirds
2019–present
ArenaWord of God Christian Academy
LocationRaleigh, North Carolina
Head coachRobert Brickey
OwnershipPro Basketball Raleigh, LLC

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

Raleigh Firebirds roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
PG 15 Barnes, Jalin 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg)
32 Evans, Corey 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg)
G 12 Grady, Jordan 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 31 – (1989-01-09)9 January 1989
G 17 Griffith, Donavan 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg)
F 24 Harris, Julian 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 24 – (1996-04-23)23 April 1996
F 35 Jackson, Jamee 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 28 – (1991-06-24)24 June 1991
F 5 Lebray, Kaden 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg)
F 2 Leonard, Darius 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 28 – (1991-09-12)12 September 1991
G/F 23 Lightner, Chris 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 32 – (1988-04-20)20 April 1988
F 11 Loman, Demontez 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 26 – (1993-08-09)9 August 1993
G 25 McCoy, Jamal 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg)
C 13 Ogbodo, Chuck 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 240 lb (110 kg)
G 33 Palmore, Keenan 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 26 – (1994-02-26)26 February 1994
F 22 Young, Brock 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 32 – (1988-02-06)6 February 1988
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured

References
  1. "Professional basketball team comes to Raleigh". WTVD-TV. August 5, 2018.
  2. "State of the NAPB: Magley shares thoughts on first half of season". NAPB. February 25, 2018.
  3. "Raleigh gets another pro basketball team". Triangle Tribune. July 27, 2018.
  4. "Raleigh Cougars Prepare for Second Season". WRAL. April 28, 1998.
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