Lewisville Leopards Explained

Lewisville Leopards
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Founded:2020
League:The Basketball League
History:Lewisville Yellow Jackets
2020
Lewisville Leopards
2021–
Arena:Macedonia C.A.R.E. Center
Location:Lewisville, Texas
Gm:Dr. Shira Ackerman
Coach:Mathis Crowder
Ownership:Creating Young Minds Academy

The Lewisville Leopards are an American professional basketball team based out of Lewisville, Texas, and a member of The Basketball League (TBL).

History

On August 18, 2019, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (TBL), announced a new franchise called the Lewisville Yellow Jackets sponsored and owned by Creating Young Minds located in Lewisville, Texas.[1] Creating Young Minds also operates CYM Academy, a high school and amateur team.[2] [3] The team was renamed the Lewisville Leopards following their inaugural pandemic-shortened season.[4] [5]

Current roster

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lewisville Yellow Jackets are the newest buzz joining TBL . The Basketball League. August 27, 2019.
  2. Web site: Creating Young Minds shoots for success on and off the court. September 2, 2019 . CommunityImpact.com.
  3. Web site: Lewisville's first professional basketball league looks to open opportunities. October 3, 2019 . StarLocalMedia.com.
  4. Web site: Official name change as Leopards leap in and Yellow Jackets buzz out. The Basketball League. July 28, 2020.
  5. Web site: About the Program . www.creatingyoungminds.org/about.