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The New York Phoenix, a new professional basketball team in Schenectady, is set to hold tryouts tomorrow (January 4) at Armory Studios NY. The tryouts will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., as the team prepares for its inaugural season in The Basketball League (TBL). Interested players can pre-register online at nyphoenixbasketball.com for $125, or register at the door for $150.
The Phoenix, co-owned by Rebecca Clifford, Sam Clifford, and Paul Marquardt, will play their home games on a court that was previously used in NBA Global Games in Paris. The team’s first home game is scheduled for February 28.
Head Coach Trevis Wyche will lead the tryouts, with the team already featuring players like Mustapha Traore, Josh Montgomery, Quadir Welton, and Arsenio Arrington. The training camp will commence on February 17, with the final roster announced on February 21.
The Phoenix joins the ranks of TBL, alongside teams like the Albany Patroons, with over 30 teams nationwide. For more information, potential players can contact Coach Wyche via email at coachwyche@nyphoenixbasketball.com or by calling 518-788-7703.