The Pontiac Pharaohs are an American professional basketball team based out of Pontiac, Michigan, and a member of the Basketball Super League (BSL).

Pontiac Pharaohs
Pontiac Pharaohs logo
LeagueThe Basketball League 2021-2024
BSL: 2024–present
Founded2021
HistoryLansing Pharaohs
2021-2022
Pontiac Pharaohs
2024–present
ArenaPontiac High School
LocationPontiac, Michigan
Team colorsPurple, gold, black
     
Head coachScott Newman
OwnershipChris Jackson
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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It was announced that Lansing, Michigan would be awarded a franchise for the upcoming 2022 TBL season.[1][2] The team is owned by entrepreneur Chris Jackson. Scott Newman was announced as the team's head coach. Previously he served as the assistant coach of Windsor Express.[3]

On November 6, 2022 the team announced it would move to Oakland County, Michigan, sit out 2023 and be renamed as the Oakland County Pharaohs in 2024. [4] On June 12, 2023 it was announced that the team will compete in Pontiac, Michigan for the 2024 season.[5]

On August 13, 2024 it was announced that the team would be joining the Basketball Super League (BSL) for the 2024-25 season. [6]



References

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  1. ^ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report". Our Sports Central. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "Lansing Pharaohs joining The Basketball League". WILX-TV. May 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Lansing Pharaohs hire Scott Newman as head coach". WILX-TV. July 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "Pharoahs On The Move". Lansing Pharaohs. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "Pontiac Pharaohs to Return for 2024 TBL Season After Completing 1 Year Relocation". TBL News. June 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Pontiac Pharaohs join Sudbury Five in the Basketball Super League". The Sudbury Star. June 13, 2024.