Halifax Hoopers

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Halifax Hoopers
DivisionNorth Atlantic
League The Basketball League
Founded2024
HistoryHalifax Hoopers
2024–present
Arena Zatzman Sportsplex
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia
Team colors   
General managerAugy Jones
Head coachAugy Jones
OwnershipGeoff Clyke
Websitewww.HalifaxHoopers.com

The Halifax Hoopers are a professional basketball team in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and members of The Basketball League (TBL).

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History

The Halifax Hoopers were officially announced in August 2024, [1] becoming one of the first two Canadian franchises to join The Basketball League (TBL), alongside the Port City Power of Saint John, New Brunswick. [2] Halifax's return to the professional basketball scene follows a four-year absence after the Halifax Hurricanes, who last played in 2020, disbanded in 2021 following the COVID-19 pandemic. [3]

The Hoopers are owned by Geoff Clyke, [1] who has emphasized a community-driven, sustainable model of operations. Unlike previous professional teams in the region, the Hoopers aim to avoid high overhead costs by playing in university gyms—potentially at Dalhousie or Saint Mary's—rather than in the larger Scotiabank Centre. [1] The team settled on playing at the Zatzman Sportsplex, [4] located across the harbour from downtown Halifax. [2]

Augy Jones was named the franchise's inaugural head coach and general manager. [2] A Halifax native and Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame inductee, Jones played at St. Francis Xavier University and previously coached at both his alma mater and Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. [2]

The Hoopers have committed to scouting Nova Scotia talent and limiting out-of-province recruitment. League rules also mandate post-game fan interaction, such as autograph sessions, to foster stronger community connections. [1]

Current roster

Halifax Hoopers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
PG 1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Barrett, Shakwon 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)190 lb (86 kg)
PG 2 Flag of the United States.svg Davis, Tony 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)170 lb (77 kg)
PG 3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Scott, Tyler 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)198 lb (90 kg)
PG 7 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nwosu, Lansana 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg)
PG 8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bennett, CJ 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)205 lb (93 kg)
SF 9 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Locke, Shacier 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)
SF 12 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Roker, Azaro 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)
G/F 13 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tynes, Josiah 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)175 lb (79 kg)
PF 15 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Clarke, Akeem 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)260 lb (120 kg)
SF 16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ottley, Anthony 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)215 lb (98 kg)
PG 22 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Scott, Jaylin 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)260 lb (120 kg)
SF 44 Flag of the United States.svg Belotti, Brandon 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)215 lb (98 kg)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
Updated: May 7, 2025

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "New pro basketball team won't play many games at the Scotiabank Centre". August 20, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Plans to bring pro basketball back to Halifax moving forward, Augy Jones named coach-GM". September 24, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Halifax Hurricanes leaving the National Basketball League of Canada". October 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Halifax Hoopers Announce Home Court And 2025 Season Opener". December 19, 2024.
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