Sudbury Five
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The Sudbury Five are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Sudbury, Ontario that play in the Basketball Super League (BSL). The team is owned by Sudbury Wolves Sports and play at the Sudbury Community Arena.
History
The team was originally approved by the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) to begin play for the 2017–18 season, but was pushed back to the 2018–19 season. The organization announced their team name, Sudbury Five, and colours in May 2018. Logan Stutz was named the team's first general manager and head coach on 9 August. The team took part in the 2018 entry draft with the other nine NBL Canada teams and later received the Niagara River Lions' protected player list after that team left the league.
The team's second season was curtailed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the following 2020–21 season was cancelled by the league. In 2021, general manager and head coach Logan Stutz was hired by the Boston College Eagles as director of player development and left the Five. He was replaced by assistant coach Elliott Etherington.
The team's colors are blue, white, and black, and their logo features a stylized "5" with a basketball in the center. The Sudbury Five are known for their fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, and have quickly become a fan favorite in the NBLC.
The Sudbury Five have a talented roster of players, including guards Braylon Rayson and Jaylen Bland, and forward Tyrell Green. The team is coached by Logan Stutz, a former professional basketball player who has also coached in the NBLC.
The Sudbury Five are committed to giving back to their community and are involved in various charitable initiatives throughout the year. They also offer youth basketball clinics and camps to help develop the next generation of basketball players.
Overall, the Sudbury Five are a dynamic and exciting basketball team that brings a high level of energy and entertainment to their fans.