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League | The Basketball League 2021-2024 BSL: 2024–present |
Founded | 2021 |
History | Lansing Pharaohs 2021-2022 Pontiac Pharaohs 2024–present |
Arena | Pontiac High School |
Location | Pontiac, Michigan |
Team colors | Purple, gold, black |
Head coach | Scott Newman |
Ownership | Chris Jackson |
Website | Official website |
The Pontiac Pharaohs are an American professional basketball team based out ofPontiac, Michigan, and a member of theBasketball Super League (BSL).
It was announced thatLansing, 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 ofWindsor Express.[3]
On November 6, 2022 the team announced it would move toOakland 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 inPontiac, Michigan for the 2024 season.[5]
On August 13, 2024 it was announced that the team would be joining theBasketball Super League (BSL) for the 2024-25 season.[6]
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