Wikipedia - Greensboro Swarm
The Greensboro Swarm are an American basketball team of the NBA G League based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and are affiliated with the Charlotte Hornets. The Swarm play their home games at the Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse. The team became the eleventh Development League team to be owned by an NBA team when it was announced in 2015.
History
In May 2015, the Charlotte Hornets announced that they planned to bring an NBA D-League team to the Carolinas in 2016. After considering several cities and arenas, the Hornets settled on Greensboro, North Carolina, with its home to be at the Pavilion at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. On December 29, the name and logo of the Swarm was unveiled during an intermission between the women's and men's championship games of the 40th anniversary of HAECO Invitational presented by NewBridge Bank at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center and featured Charlotte Hornets players and executives, Hugo the Hornet, the Honey Bees (cheerleading for the Hornets), Swarm Squad, and special guests.
On July 25, 2016, the Charlotte Hornets hired Denver Nuggets assistant Noel Gillespie to be the head coach of the Swarm. After two seasons and no appearances in the playoffs, Gillespie's contract was not renewed and he was replaced by Joe Wolf.
Hornets' assistant coach Jay Hernandez was named the head coach of the Swarm for the abbreviated 2020–21 bubble season in Orlando. Hornets' head video coordinator Jordan Surenkamp was then named the head coach for the 2021–22 season.
The Greensboro Swarm is known for their fast-paced and high-energy style of play, with a focus on teamwork and strong defensive efforts. The team is made up of talented and dedicated players who are committed to improving their skills and working together to achieve success on the court.
The Swarm's home games are played at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, where they have a loyal and passionate fan base that cheers them on to victory. The team's colors are teal, purple, and black, and their mascot, Stinger, adds to the excitement and entertainment at games.
Overall, the Greensboro Swarm is a dynamic and exciting team that showcases the best of basketball talent in the United States. They are a team to watch and support as they continue to grow and make their mark in the NBA G League.