The Detroit Hustle is an American professional basketball team based in Detroit, Michigan and a member of The Basketball League (TBL).

Detroit Hustle
Detroit Hustle logo
LeagueThe Basketball League
Founded2020
HistoryDetroit Hustle
2021–present
LocationDetroit, Michigan
Team colors     
Head coachAaron McDonald
OwnershipCurtis Leavy

History

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On September 23, 2020, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (TBL), announced a new franchise called the Detroit Hustle of Detroit, Michigan, and owned by Curtis Lee for the 2021 season.[1][2] On November 16, the Detroit Hustle was included in a list for a Midwest region with the Flint United, Anderson Aces, Columbus Condors, Dayton Flight, Indy Express and Kokomo BobKats.[3] On December 18, Kayla Crosby, the director of team development for The Basketball League and owner of the Jamestown Jackals, listed the Hustle in a "pod" that could also feature the Jackals, Albany Patroons, Syracuse Stallions, Dayton Flight, Columbus Condors, and the Flint United.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Detroit Hustle Pro Basketball Team Steps up to The Basketball League". The Basketball League. September 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report". OurSports Central. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Former Michigan State star Charlie Bell named head coach of Flint developmental team". Detroit News. November 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "Jackals hopeful for a 24-game season". Observer Today. December 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "Former Florida Tech Basketball Standout Derek Murphy Signs Professional Contract with Detroit Hustle". Space Coast Daily. April 25, 2021.