Pontiac Pharaohs
| Pontiac Pharaohs | |
|---|---|
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| League | The Basketball League 2021-2024 BSL: 2024–present |
| Founded | 2021 |
| History | Lansing Pharaohs 2021-2022 Pontiac Pharaohs 2024–present |
| Arena | Pontiac High School |
| Location | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Team colors | Purple, gold, black |
| Head coach | Scott Newman |
| Ownership | Chris Jackson |
| Website | Official website |
The Pontiac Pharaohs are an American professional basketball team based out of Pontiac, Michigan, and a member of the Basketball Super League (BSL).
History
It was announced that Lansing, Michigan would be awarded a franchise for the upcoming 2022 TBL season.[1][2] The team is owned by entrepreneur Chris Jackson. Scott Newman was announced as the team's head coach. Previously he served as the assistant coach of Windsor Express.[3]
On November 6, 2022 the team announced it would move to Oakland County, Michigan, sit out 2023 and be renamed as the Oakland County Pharaohs in 2024. [4] On June 12, 2023 it was announced that the team will compete in Pontiac, Michigan for the 2024 season.[5]
On August 13, 2024 it was announced that the team would be joining the Basketball Super League (BSL) for the 2024-25 season. [6]
References
- ^ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report". Our Sports Central. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Lansing Pharaohs joining The Basketball League". WILX-TV. May 18, 2021.
- ^ "Lansing Pharaohs hire Scott Newman as head coach". WILX-TV. July 9, 2021.
- ^ "Pharoahs On The Move". Lansing Pharaohs. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ "Pontiac Pharaohs to Return for 2024 TBL Season After Completing 1 Year Relocation". TBL News. June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Pontiac Pharaohs join Sudbury Five in the Basketball Super League". The Sudbury Star. June 13, 2024.