The Newfoundland Rogues are set for their season opener tonight at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s.
Ahead of the game, team President Tony Kenny says opening day is the culmination of 15 years of work. He says fans are in for a treat with the level of basketball they can expect to see at Rogues games.
He says they’re a young, fit team, many of whom he feels have aspirations to make it to the next level, which makes him think they’ll push hard to put on a great show for the fans.
As for Head Coach Jerry Williams, he says the opportunity to come to the province and start something new means the world to him.
Williams says the team is ready, having gone through a rigorous training camp.
He adds that what he and the team are most excited for is the chance to perform in front of fans, something that has been sorely missed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He says he wants the people of the province to know that the team is here for them.
While they are there to play basketball, it’s the energy from the people that will give the team energy of their own.
Williams says he’s been adjusting nicely to the province and has enjoyed being around “good people”.
“I’m from Florida, if that says anything to you”, he said with a laugh.
The Newfoundland Rogues kick off their season with a back to back homestand against the Elmira Eagles today and tomorrow at the Mary Brown’s Centre.