The Pontiac Pharaohs are a new professional basketball team competing in the 2024 TBL (The Basketball League) season. The Pharaohs will play their home games at Pontiac High School located at 1051 Arlene Avenue, in Pontiac. The Pontiac Pharaohs were previously known as the Lansing Pharaohs in 2022, and the team did not compete in the 2023 season. The Pontiac Pharaohs are scheduled to play their first home game against the Medora Timberjacks on Saturday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
Some of the players that have recently tried out for the Pontiac Pharaohs include Forward Kavon Bey (Montana State University-Northern), Guard Mike Bruce (Lourdes University), Guard Dwight Burton (Madonna University), Forward Kahlil Gracey (Rochester University), Guard Andre Johnson (Rochester University), Guard Derrick Johnson (Olivet College), Center Jordan Moses (Jackson College), Center Jay Schumpert (Grace Christian College), Forward Jalen Sykes (St. Clair College), Forward Trent Temple (Great Lakes Christian College), Guard James Towns (Niagara University), and Forward Jason Watts (Lambton College).
The Pontiac Pharaohs are also scheduled to compete against BSL (Basketball Super League) teams. The Pharaohs lost a road game to the KW (Kitchener Waterloo) Titans 119-105 on Sunday, January 7th. The Pharaohs also lost on the road against the Sudbury Five 131-121 on Saturday, January 13th. There are six teams competing in the 2024 BSL season.
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- Chris Jackson is the owner of the Pontiac Pharaohs.
- Scott Newman is the Head Coach of the Pontiac Pharaohs.
- The Pontiac Pharaohs colors are purple, gold, and black.
- The Pontiac Pharaohs held their third tryout yesterday.
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