Reading Rebels

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Reading Rebels
Reading Rebels Logo.png
League The Basketball League
Founded2021
HistoryReading Rebels
2022–present
Arena Alvernia University
Location Reading, Pennsylvania
Team colors   
Head coachSnip Esterly
OwnershipJon Gross, Alex Bernhard, Merritt Marable

The Reading Rebels are a professional basketball team in Reading, Pennsylvania, and members of The Basketball League (TBL).

History

On March 1, 2021 it was announced that Reading, Pennsylvania would be awarded a franchise for the upcoming 2022 TBL season. [1]

On November 24, 2021, a press conference occurred where it was officially announced that Co-team market owners Jonathan Gross, President/General Manager, Alex Bernhard, Director of Player Development/Assistant General Manager, and Merritt Marable, Executive VP of Basketball Operations. [2]

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References

  1. "READING REBELS Se anuncia nuevo equipo profesional de baloncesto en Reading". WFMZ69. March 1, 2021.
  2. "Reading Rebels pro basketball team unveil plans for upcoming season". Berks Weekly. November 24, 2021.