| Detroit Hustle | |
|---|---|
 | |
| League | The Basketball League |
| Founded | 2020 |
| History | Detroit Hustle 2021–present |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Team colors | |
| Head coach | Aaron McDonald |
| Ownership | Curtis Leavy |
The Detroit Hustle is an American professional basketball team based in Detroit, Michigan and a member of The Basketball League (TBL).
History
[edit]On September 23, 2020, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (TBL), announced a new franchise called the Detroit Hustle of Detroit, Michigan, and owned by Curtis Lee for the 2021 season.[1][2] On November 16, the Detroit Hustle was included in a list for a Midwest region with the Flint United, Anderson Aces, Columbus Condors, Dayton Flight, Indy Express and Kokomo BobKats.[3] On December 18, Kayla Crosby, the director of team development for The Basketball League and owner of the Jamestown Jackals, listed the Hustle in a "pod" that could also feature the Jackals, Albany Patroons, Syracuse Stallions, Dayton Flight, Columbus Condors, and the Flint United.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Detroit Hustle Pro Basketball Team Steps up to The Basketball League". The Basketball League. September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report". OurSports Central. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Former Michigan State star Charlie Bell named head coach of Flint developmental team". Detroit News. November 16, 2020.
- ^ "Jackals hopeful for a 24-game season". Observer Today. December 18, 2020.
- ^ "Former Florida Tech Basketball Standout Derek Murphy Signs Professional Contract with Detroit Hustle". Space Coast Daily. April 25, 2021.