Gwinnett Majic
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| Founded | 2009 |
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| League | IBA |
| Team history |
Buford Majic (2009) Gwinnett Majic (2010-present) |
| Based in | Gwinnett, Georgia |
| Arena | Bogan Park |
| Colors | Green & Yellow |
| Head coach | David Akin |
| Championships | 3 (2009, 2010, 2011) |
The Gwinnett Majic is a semi-professional basketball team based in Gwinnett, Georgia. Founded in 2009 as the Buford Majic, the team changed in 2010 with their move to Gwinnett.
History
The Majic competed in the World Basketball Association (WBA) for four seasons (2009–12), winning the league championship three times[1] (2009, 2010, 2011).
The team were on hiatus from 2012 until fall of 2014 when it was announced[2] [3] the team would return to compete in the IBA as a "branding team" with three other southern-based teams.
Notable Players
- Jonathan Mandeldove - Played college basketball for Jim Calhoun at the University of Connecticut (2006–10).[4][5] After playing for the Majic in 2011,[6] Mandeldove went on to play professionally in Peru, Canada, and Romania.
References
- ↑ "Fourth straight title the goal for Majic basketball team". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ↑ "Gwinnett Majic is returning for a winter mini-season in the IBA". Gwinnett Majic. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ↑ "Semi-Pro Basketball team hosting tryouts". PandaHi. 26 August 2014.
- ↑ "Jonathan Mandeldove Bio". UConnHuskies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ "Life after basketball takes former players down different paths". CNN. 5 April 2012.
- ↑ "Mandeldove hopes Majic stint jump-starts pro career". Gwinnett Daily Post. 15 August 2011.
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