Marietta Storm
World Basketball Association franchise
The Marietta Storm is a World Basketball Association franchise based in Marietta, Georgia founded in 2006 by JustUs, LLC, Jennifer Lester, Una Snipes, Stacey Beverley, Tiphanie Watson and Tommy Lester III.[ 1] " The inaugural team included player Jamario Moon . Games were played at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. The team won the World Basketball Association franchise of the year in its first season.
The team is currently owned by music mogul Melvin "Mel-Man " Breeden. The Storm plays its home games at Smyrna Recreation Complex in Smyrna, Ga , just outside Atlanta .
2011 Team roster
Andrew Francis, 6'7", Rwanda
Ashton Pitts, 6'7"
Marquis Ruffin, 6'2", Eastern New Mexico
Andrew Martin, 6'2", Shorter College
Alex Cornett, 6'10, Kennesaw State
Isaac Jones, 6'9", Southern Polytechnic University
Desmond Blue, 6'10", MTSU
Dietrick King, 6'6", ASA College
Frank Moultrie, 6'0", Kuztown University [2011 1st Draft Pick]
Scott Mennicke, 5'11"
Travis De'Grout, 6'3", Czech Republic
Vincent Brooks, 6'2", Garden State Rebels
2010 Team roster
Lance Perique, 6'8", Labanon Fachun
Alex Owumi, 6'4", France Quimper
Jonathan Jackson, 6'8", L.A. Push
John Thomas, 6'6", Assis Basket
Daryl Ruffus, 6'8", Mexico Bucanoroes
Anthony Pettaway, 6'8", Dachun Spurs
Leonard Mendez, 6'5", Georgia State University
Deandre Bray, 5'5", Jacksonville State
Chucky Frierson, 6'6", Norway Baerum
Anthony Joseph, 6'8", Emporia State University
Paul Harper, 6'7", University of West Georgia
Parrish Brown, 6'1", Maryland
Casey Love, 6'6"
Scott Mennicke, 5'10", Sequoyah High School (2010 First Draft Pick)
Andrew Martin, 6'3", Shorter College
Stefhon Hannah, 6'2", Missouri
Team Owner : Melvin BreedenHead coach :TBAAssistant coach : Kevin TracyAssistant Coach/Trainer : TBA
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