The Firebirds' Blog

May 12
3 min

Post TBL All-Star Break, Firebirds Have Won 7 of Last 8 Games

The Raleigh Firebirds have taken their play to another level during the 2023 TBL season. They started the first half of the season 7-4, a...

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Firebirds Defeat Stingers 106-98 in First Game of the Season

Tex Greene

Mar 6
4 min

Firebirds Defeat Stingers 106-98 in First Game of the Season

In their first home game of the 2023 TBL season, the Raleigh Firebirds defeated the Fayetteville Stingers, 106-98. The Stingers, led by...

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Tex Greene

Aug 9, 2022
3 min

Introducing The Raleigh Firebirds Show

One thing I really love about podcasts is that they're easy to find and very practical. Whether you're going for a walk, working out, or...

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The Journey of Daquan Lilly: From the Carolinas to Hong Kong

Tex Greene

Jun 11, 2022
3 min

The Journey of Daquan Lilly: From the Carolinas to Hong Kong

Daquan Lilly is a forward for the Raleigh Firebirds; yet he's easy to overlook. He's not the most flashy player, throwing down jaw...

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Has Anyone in the TBL Improved More Than Daequon Antoine?

Tex Greene

May 29, 2022
5 min

Has Anyone in the TBL Improved More Than Daequon Antoine?

As the end of the season continues to approach at a rapid rate, it's a time of perseverance or reflection for many teams. Some teams will...

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The Rise of James McKelvin: From An Unknown St. Louis Kid To... 2022 TBL Rookie of the Year?

Tex Greene

May 23, 2022
5 min

The Rise of James McKelvin: From An Unknown St. Louis Kid To... 2022 TBL Rookie of the Year?

As the end of the 2022 The Basketball League (TBL) season approaches, it's time to start thinking about the 2022 awards, such as MVP,...

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Firebirds Take Down Carolina Coyotes in 121-108 Win

Tex Greene

May 12, 2022
5 min

Firebirds Take Down Carolina Coyotes in 121-108 Win

The Raleigh Firebirds defeated the Carolina Coyotes on Friday, May 7th, avenging their previous losses to them this season. The Firebirds...

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Firebirds Defeat Two Best Teams in Southeastern Conference, Improve to 7-5

Tex Greene

Apr 12, 2022
4 min

Firebirds Defeat Two Best Teams in Southeastern Conference, Improve to 7-5

The Firebirds were very well rested. At 6:45 on April 10th, the Firebirds were warming up, getting ready for their 7 PM matchup against...

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Daequon Antoine's Journey to the Firebirds

Tex Greene

Mar 31, 2022
3 min

Daequon Antoine's Journey to the Firebirds

Daequon Antoine is a 6’3” guard for the Raleigh Firebirds, and one of the best players on the roster. He grew up with his three sisters...

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Firebirds Go Undefeated Over the Weekend, Improve to 4-2

Tex Greene

Mar 21, 2022
3 min

Firebirds Go Undefeated Over the Weekend, Improve to 4-2

The Raleigh Firebirds had a very successful weekend, as they won both of their games, improving their record to 4-2. They're now 3rd in...

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"Staying True To His Roots" How Darius Leonard Started Playing for Raleigh's Premier Basketball Team

Tex Greene

Mar 16, 2022
2 min

"Staying True To His Roots" How Darius Leonard Started Playing for Raleigh's Premier Basketball Team

If you go to a Firebirds game this year, you'll see players of all heights, somewhere on the spectrum of Marques Sumner's 5'10" to...

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Firebirds Set TBL Record by Scoring 149 Points in 61-Point Blowout

Tex Greene

Mar 12, 2022
8 min

Firebirds Set TBL Record by Scoring 149 Points in 61-Point Blowout

The Raleigh Firebirds of The Basketball League have officially become the team to beat. On March 11th, 2022, the Firebirds set a record...

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Tex Greene

Mar 9, 2022
2 min

Kenny Collins' Journey to the Firebirds

Kenny Collins is a 6’5” Shooting Guard for the Raleigh Firebirds, and one of the most important members of the team. He grew up not too...

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Firebirds Get First Win of the Season, 125-109

Tex Greene

Mar 7, 2022
5 min

Firebirds Get First Win of the Season, 125-109

After a disappointing home opener loss against the Carolina Coyotes, the Firebirds came roaring back with a 125-109 victory over the...

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Firebirds Lose Heartbreaker in Overtime, 120-117

Tex Greene

Mar 5, 2022
7 min

Firebirds Lose Heartbreaker in Overtime, 120-117

The Raleigh Firebirds played their first game of the 2022 TBL season on March 4th, with 150 people attending in-person. While it would...

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Training Camp Finale Results in 17-Point Victory During Intrasquad Scrimmage

Tex Greene

Feb 27, 2022
4 min

Training Camp Finale Results in 17-Point Victory During Intrasquad Scrimmage

RALEIGH, NC (February 26th, 2022) - To cap off the Raleigh Firebirds' training camp, the team played an intrasquad game, in order to...

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Inside the Raleigh Firebirds Training Camp

Tex Greene

Feb 27, 2022
6 min

Inside the Raleigh Firebirds Training Camp

Around 7 PM, at Southeast Raleigh Charter School, the 18 players on the Firebirds' training camp roster would begin to arrive. They got...

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FireBirds sign 5 players heading into 2020 training camp

CBS 17 Raleigh

Jul 21, 2019
1 min

FireBirds sign 5 players heading into 2020 training camp

Cameron Grigsby Weight: 210lbs Height: 6’3” Position: PG/SG/SF College: Saint Andrews Camayn Fort Weight: 165lbs Height: 6’4” Position:...

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25 try out for 2nd season on Raleigh’s pro basketball team

CBS 17 Raleigh

Jul 21, 2019
1 min

25 try out for 2nd season on Raleigh’s pro basketball team

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The NBA draft on Thursday saw five former Triangle performers taken in the first 11 picks. We all know how good...

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