Detroit Hustle Explained

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Detroit Hustle
Founded:	2020
League:	The Basketball League
History:	Detroit Hustle 2021–present
City:	Detroit, Michigan
Owner:	Curtis Leavy
Coach:	Aaron McDonald

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

History

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]}

Notes and References

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