Wikipedia - Capital City Go-Go
The Capital City Go-Go are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Washington, D.C., and are affiliated with the Washington Wizards. The Go-Go play their home games at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena. The team became the twenty-third G League team to be owned by an NBA team.
History
In December 2017, the Washington Wizards unveiled the Capital City Go-Go's name and released their logo. The team's name alludes to the go-go music genre that emerged in Washington, D.C. in the mid-1960s to late 1970s. On August 7, 2018, the Washington Wizards named Pops Mensah-Bonsu as general manager and Jarell Christian as head coach. After one season, Christian joined the Wizards as an assistant coach and was replaced by Ryan Richman. Following the pandemic-curtailed 2019–20 season, Pops Mensah-Bonsu left the team. The Go-Go were one of several teams to opt out of the abbreviated 2020–21 bubble season in Orlando, and the Wizards came to an agreement to loan players to the Erie BayHawks. The Wizards then assigned Amber Nichols as Capital City's general manager and to work alongside their players with the BayHawks, becoming the second woman to hold that position in the G League after the College Park Skyhawks' Tori Miller.
The team's name is a nod to the rich history and culture of Washington D.C. as the nation's capital. The Go-Go music genre originated in the city in the 1960s and is still popular today. The team's logo features a basketball with a Go-Go beat symbol in the center.
The Capital City Go-Go play their home games at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Congress Heights, a neighborhood in southeast D.C. The arena has a seating capacity of 4,200 and is also home to the WNBA's Washington Mystics.
The team's roster is made up of young and talented players who are looking to develop their skills and eventually make it to the NBA. The Go-Go are coached by Ryan Richman, who has been with the team since its inception.
Overall, the Capital City Go-Go is a promising and exciting team to watch for basketball fans in the D.C. area. With their dedication to player development and commitment to the community, the Go-Go are poised to make a positive impact both on and off the court.