Marietta Storm

The Marietta Storm is a World Basketball Association franchise based in Marietta, Georgia founded in 2006 by JustUs, LLC, Jennifer Lester, Una Snipes, Stacey Beverley, Tiphanie Watson and Tommy Lester III.[1]" The inaugural team included player Jamario Moon. Games were played at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. The team won the World Basketball Association franchise of the year in its first season.

Marietta Storm
Founded2006
LeagueWBA (2006-present)
Based inMarietta, Georgia
ArenaSmyrna Recreation Complex
ColorsMaroon, White, Black, Yellow
       
OwnerMelvin Breeden
DancersStorm Chasers

The team is currently owned by music mogul Melvin "Mel-Man" Breeden. The Storm plays its home games at Smyrna Recreation Complex in Smyrna, Ga, just outside Atlanta.

2011 Team roster
  1. Andrew Francis, 6'7", Rwanda
  2. Ashton Pitts, 6'7"
  3. Marquis Ruffin, 6'2", Eastern New Mexico
  4. Andrew Martin, 6'2", Shorter College
  5. Alex Cornett, 6'10, Kennesaw State
  6. Isaac Jones, 6'9", Southern Polytechnic University
  7. Desmond Blue, 6'10", MTSU
  8. Dietrick King, 6'6", ASA College
  9. Frank Moultrie, 6'0", Kuztown University
  10. Scott Mennicke, 5'11"
  11. Travis De'Grout, 6'3", Czech Republic
  12. Vincent Brooks, 6'2", Garden State Rebels

2010 Team roster
  1. Lance Perique, 6'8", Labanon Fachun
  2. Alex Owumi, 6'4", France Quimper
  3. Jonathan Jackson, 6'8", L.A. Push
  4. John Thomas, 6'6", Assis Basket
  5. Daryl Ruffus, 6'8", Mexico Bucanoroes
  6. Anthony Pettaway, 6'8", Dachun Spurs
  7. Leonard Mendez, 6'5", Georgia State University
  8. Deandre Bray, 5'5", Jacksonville State
  9. Chucky Frierson, 6'6", Norway Baerum
  10. Anthony Joseph, 6'8", Emporia State University
  11. Paul Harper, 6'7", University of West Georgia
  12. Parrish Brown, 6'1", Maryland
  13. Casey Love, 6'6"
  14. Scott Mennicke, 5'10", Sequoyah High School (2010 First Draft Pick)
  15. Andrew Martin, 6'3", Shorter College
  16. Stefhon Hannah, 6'2", Missouri
  • Team Owner: Melvin Breeden
  • Head Coach:TBA
  • Assistant Coach: Kevin Tracy
  • Assistant Coach/Trainer: TBA

References
  1. "Women Entrepreneurs Set To Launch Men's Pro Team| Our Sport Center |". oursportcenter.com. Retrieved 2006-01-30.


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