Syracuse Stallions
The Syracuse Stallions are a professional basketball team in Syracuse, New York, and members of The Basketball League (TBL).
| Syracuse Stallions | |||
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| League | The Basketball League | ||
| Founded | 2017 | ||
| History | Syracuse Stallions 2018–present | ||
| Location | Syracuse, New York | ||
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| President | Mike Sugamosto | ||
| Head coach | Nick Perioli | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
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History
The Syracuse Stallions were founded in 2017 by Mike Sugamosto, Josh Winans, and Jim Evans. The team joined the semiprofessional American Basketball Association for the 2018 season.[1] The team had two successful seasons, including championship wins.[2] and decided to become a professional basketball team.
On May 1, 2020, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (TBL), announced the Stallions were approved to join the league for the 2021 season.[3][4]
References
- "Minor league basketball returning to Syracuse: Stallions named ABA expansion team". Syracuse.com. April 17, 2018.
- "Syracuse Stallions: Three wins away from a championship". SBNation. April 9, 2019.
- "Syracuse Stallions ride into The Basketball League". The Basketball League. May 1, 2020.
- "Syracuse Stallions take it up a notch, move from ABA to 'The Basketball League'". CNY Central. May 1, 2020.
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