Jacksonville SLAM

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Jacksonville SLAM
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Founded2008
League PBL 2008
Team historyJacksonville SLAM
2008
Based in Jacksonville, Florida
ArenaTBD
ColorsRed, Teal, Black
Owner PBL
Head coachScott Cooper
Championships0
Division titles0

The Jacksonville SLAM was a team in the Premier Basketball League. They were a successor of sorts to the Jacksonville JAM.

The SLAM came into existence after a public dispute between the owner of the JAM and his players and coaches on getting payment for services. [1] After seeming to resolve the conflict, [2] the PBL announced that the ownership of the JAM had failed to meet obligations and that the league was taking control of the franchise. [3] The PBL records and some of the players were transferred to the league-run entity. [4] Notably, the coach declined to join the new entity. The owner retained the name of JAM.

On February 13, 2008, USBasket reported that Scott Cooper was named the head coach. [5]

When the slate of 2008-2009 teams for the PBL was announced, [6] the SLAM was not listed on it and therefore it is considered folded.

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References

  1. ↑ Boleky, Mark (2008-01-24). "Jam coaches, players want solution on pay". Florida Times Union. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  2. ↑ Boleky, Mark (2008-01-25). "Jam settles with players, coaches". Florida Times Union. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  3. ↑ "Premier Basketball League Takes Over Operations In Jacksonville". Our Sports Central. 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  4. ↑ Boleky, Mark (2008-02-07). "Jam parts ways with Premier Basketball League". Florida Times Union. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  5. ↑ Pascucci, Gianni (2008-02-13). "Jacksonville team changes roster, coach". USBasket.com. Archived from the original on 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  6. ↑ "2008-09 PBL Team Websites". Archived from the original on 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2008-08-22.


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