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.
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| League | WBA (2006-present) |
| Based in | Marietta, Georgia |
| Arena | Smyrna Recreation Complex |
| Colors | Maroon, White, Black, Yellow |
| Owner | Melvin Breeden |
| Dancers | Storm 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
edit- Andrew Francis, 6'7", Rwanda
- Ashton Pitts, 6'7"
- Marquis Ruffin, 6'2", Eastern New Mexico
- Andrew Martin, 6'2", Shorter College
- Alex Cornett, 6'10, Kennesaw State
- Isaac Jones, 6'9", Southern Polytechnic University
- Desmond Blue, 6'10", MTSU
- Dietrick King, 6'6", ASA College
- Frank Moultrie, 6'0", Kuztown University [2011 1st Draft Pick]
- Scott Mennicke, 5'11"
- Travis De'Grout, 6'3", Czech Republic
- Vincent Brooks, 6'2", Garden State Rebels
2010 Team roster
edit- Lance Perique, 6'8", Labanon Fachun
- Alex Owumi, 6'4", France Quimper
- Jonathan Jackson, 6'8", L.A. Push
- John Thomas, 6'6", Assis Basket
- Daryl Ruffus, 6'8", Mexico Bucanoroes
- Anthony Pettaway, 6'8", Dachun Spurs
- Leonard Mendez, 6'5", Georgia State University
- Deandre Bray, 5'5", Jacksonville State
- Chucky Frierson, 6'6", Norway Baerum
- Anthony Joseph, 6'8", Emporia State University
- Paul Harper, 6'7", University of West Georgia
- Parrish Brown, 6'1", Maryland
- Casey Love, 6'6"
- Scott Mennicke, 5'10", Sequoyah High School (2010 First Draft Pick)
- Andrew Martin, 6'3", Shorter College
- Stefhon Hannah, 6'2", Missouri
- Team Owner: Melvin Breeden
- Head coach:TBA
- Assistant coach: Kevin Tracy
- Assistant Coach/Trainer: TBA
References
edit- ^ "Women Entrepreneurs Set To Launch Men's Pro Team| Our Sport Center |". oursportcenter.com. Retrieved 2006-01-30.
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