Firebirds Stories

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...

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,...

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...

"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...

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...