San Diego Waves

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San Diego Waves
Leagues The Basketball League
Founded2018
HistorySan Diego Waves
2019–present
Arena San Diego Mesa College
Location San Diego, California
Team colors            
PresidentPaul DuBose
Head coachAdrian Hayes
Uniforms

The San Diego Waves are an American professional basketball team based in San Diego, California, and a member of The Basketball League (TBL).

The Basketball League

The Basketball League (TBL) is a minor professional basketball league operating in North America that began play in 2018 as North American Premier Basketball (NAPB).

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History

On February 25, 2018, Dave Magley, owner of The Basketball League (TBL), stated that San Diego was approved as a basketball franchise for the upcoming 2019 season. [1] The team was announced as the San Diego Waves [2] .

Dave Magley American basketball player

David John Magley is a retired American basketball player and coach. He is currently the president of The Basketball League after serving as commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC). Prior to becoming an NBLC executive, Magley was head coach of Bradenton Christian School in Bradenton, Florida, for 11 years and then led the Brampton A's for two seasons. He played basketball at South Bend LaSalle High School. Following his senior year, Magley was named Indiana Mr. Basketball, beating Randy Wittman and Ted Kitchel for the award, and was selected to the Academic All-State and Parade All American teams. Dave was drafted with the fifth pick in the second round of the 1982 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his one NBA season, Dave appeared in fourteen games, recording a total of twelve points and ten rebounds. Magley also spent several years in the Continental Basketball Association for the Wyoming Wildcatters, Albany Patroons and Tampa Bay Thrillers.

San Diego previously hosted the NBA's Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Houston Rockets American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas

The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The Rockets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center, located in downtown Houston. The Rockets have won two NBA championships and four Western Conference titles. The team was established as the San Diego Rockets, an expansion team originally based in San Diego, in 1967. In 1971, the Rockets moved to Houston.

Los Angeles Clippers basketball team in Los Angeles, California, United States

The Los Angeles Clippers, abbreviated by the team as the LA Clippers, are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles. The Clippers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of Pacific Division of the league's Western Conference. The Clippers play their home games at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, an arena shared with fellow NBA team the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Current roster

San Diego Wave roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 21 Flag of the United States.svg Alford, Montigo 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)168 lb (76 kg)24 – (1994-02-21)21 February 1994
G Flag of the United States.svg Dooley, Ivan 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)25 – (1993-08-23)23 August 1993
F Flag of the United States.svg Edwards, Bernard 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)28 – (1990-02-22)22 February 1990
G Flag of the United States.svg Higgins, Madison 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)175 lb (79 kg)
C Flag of the United States.svg Jamar, Brandon 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
F/C 12 Flag of the United States.svg Magee, Gregoryshon 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)205 lb (93 kg)28 – (1990-10-02)2 October 1990
G 10 Flag of the United States.svg McGill, Rashard 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg)29 – (1989-03-15)15 March 1989
G Flag of the United States.svg Morgan, Kenny 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)183 lb (83 kg)27 – (1991-04-19)19 April 1991
G Flag of the United States.svg Payton, Zerrion 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)165 lb (75 kg)
G Flag of the United States.svg Simpson, Rasean 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)165 lb (75 kg)26 – (1992-12-10)10 December 1992
C Flag of the United States.svg Stover, Anthony 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)200 lb (91 kg)28 – (1990-06-01)1 June 1990
Head coach
  • Flag of the United States.svg Adrian Hayes
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

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References

  1. ↑ "State of the NAPB: Magley shares thoughts on first half of season". NAPB. February 25, 2018.
  2. ↑ https://www.sandiegowavesbasketball.com/
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