Fresno Fire
The Fresno Fire are a professional basketball team in Fresno, California, and members of The Basketball League (TBL).
| 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 |
| Website | Official website |
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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