Charlotte Purple Jackets
The Charlotte Purple Jackets, are an American basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and members in the minor professional The Basketball League (TBL).
| Charlotte Purple Jackets | |
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| League | The Basketball League |
| Founded | 2021 |
| History | Connecticut Cobras 2022 Charlotte Purple Jackets 2023 |
| Arena | Garinger High School |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Team colors | |
| Head coach | Glen Davis |
| Ownership | Aaron Hill |
| Website | Official website |
History
On August 3, 2021, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (TBL), announced a new franchise called the Connecticut Cobras owned by Anthony Hill and would be located in Norwalk Connecticut.[1] Hill named Troy Bradford, the team's first head coach on August 24, 2022.[2]
The team announced that their home games would be played at the University of Bridgeport.[3]
On August 24, 2022, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (TBL), announced a new franchise called the Charlotte Purple Jackets would compete in the Southeast Conference. The Charlotte Purple Jackets team is a combination of the TBL's Connecticut Cobras team from last season and the Queen City Purple Jackets team that played in the 2021-22 American Basketball Association.[4]
References
- "Norwalk nets minor league Connecticut Cobras basketball team". Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journals. August 3, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- "Connecticut Cobras coach Troy Bradford excited to help players gain spots at pro basketball level". Connecticut Post. August 24, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- "CONNECTICUT COBRAS TO PLAY SERIES OF HOME GAMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT FOR 2022 TBL SEASON". Connecticut Cobras. October 7, 2021.
- "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report". Our Sports Central. Retrieved August 29, 2022.