Wikipedia - College Park Skyhawks
The College Park Skyhawks are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in College Park, Georgia, and are affiliated with the Atlanta Hawks. The Skyhawks play their home games at Gateway Center Arena at College Park after the franchise played its first two seasons in Erie, Pennsylvania, at the Erie Insurance Arena as the Erie BayHawks. The team became the sixteenth D-League team to be owned by an NBA team.
History
On November 10, 2016, the Atlanta Hawks announced that they had bought and established a new NBA D-League team to play in a new arena in nearby College Park beginning with the 2019–20 season. In December 2016, the Orlando Magic purchased the original BayHawks franchise with the intent of relocating it to Florida for the 2017–18 season, eventually becoming the Lakeland Magic. In February 2017, the original BayHawks owners negotiated with the Atlanta Hawks to activate their franchise early and play as the BayHawks until the new arena in College Park is completed. The new Hawks' minor league franchise then became the BayHawks and began play in the rebranded NBA G League for the 2017–18 season.
The Hawks announced on February 21, 2019, that their G League affiliate would be known as the College Park Skyhawks when the team moved to Georgia for the 2019–20 season. On May 10, 2019, the Hawks announced that rapper and College Park native 2 Chainz would join the Skyhawks' ownership group.
The College Park Skyhawks are known for their fast-paced and high-energy style of play, with a focus on player development and teamwork. They have a talented roster of young and up-and-coming players, many of whom have aspirations of making it to the NBA. The team is coached by experienced and knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to helping their players reach their full potential.
The College Park Skyhawks have quickly become a fan favorite in the G League, drawing large crowds to their games and creating an exciting and electric atmosphere in the arena. With a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, the Skyhawks are poised to make a name for themselves in the world of professional basketball.