The Sudbury Five are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Sudbury, Ontario that play in the Basketball Super League (BSL). The team is owned by Sudbury Wolves Sports and play at the Sudbury Community Arena.[1]
| Sudbury Five | |
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| League | Basketball Super League (North America) |
| Founded | 2018 |
| History | Sudbury Five (2018–present) |
| Arena | Sudbury Community Arena |
| Location | Greater Sudbury, Ontario |
| Team colours | Orange and crimson |
| General manager | Logan Stutz |
| Head coach | Logan Stutz |
| Ownership | Sudbury Wolves Sports and Entertainment |
| Website | thefive |
History
editThe team was originally approved by the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) to begin play for the 2017–18 season,[2] but was pushed back to the 2018–19 season.[3] The organization announced their team name, Sudbury Five, and colours in May 2018. Logan Stutz was named the team's first general manager and head coach on 9 August.[4] The team took part in the 2018 entry draft with the other nine NBL Canada teams and later received the Niagara River Lions' protected player list after that team left the league.[5]
The team's second season was curtailed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the following 2020–21 season was cancelled by the league. In 2021, general manager and head coach Logan Stutz was hired by the Boston College Eagles as director of player development and left the Five.[6] He was replaced by assistant coach Elliott Etherington.[7]
Name and logo
editThe team's name and logo refer to the last digit in the 705 area code that serves Northern Ontario, the five-cent nickel coin, and the five players playing for each team in a basketball game.[8][9]
Arena
editThe team play their home games at the Sudbury Community Arena. Tickets for basketball are only sold on the sides and floor of the arena, giving it a capacity 2,500 with room to expand.[9]
Season-by-season record
edit| Season | Coach | Regular season | Post season | ||||||
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| Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| 2018–19 | Logan Stutz | 21 | 19 | .525 | 3rd | 2 | 3 | .400 | Lost in Division Semifinals |
| 2019–20 | Logan Stutz | 13 | 10 | .565 | Season curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic | ||||
| 2021–22 | Logan Stutz | 12 | 12 | .500 | 3rd | 1 | 3 | .250 | Lost in Division Semifinals |
| 2022–23 | Logan Stutz | 24 | 12 | .667 | 3rd | 2 | 3 | .400 | Lost In Division Semifinals |
| 2023–24 | Logan Stutz | 19 | 13 | .594 | 3rd | 1 | 3 | .250 | Lost in Division Semifinals |
| 2024–25 | Logan Stutz | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | - | - | – | - |
| Totals | 92 | 68 | .575 | — | 6 | 14 | .300 | 4 playoff appearances | |
Players
editCurrent roster
editNote: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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References
edit- ^ "The Sudbury Five set to hit the court this fall". CBC. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ "Sudbury Wolves Sports and Entertainment to bring NBL Canada expansion franchise to Nickel City". Sudbury Star. 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Sudbury Expansion team to start fall of 2018". NBLC. 1 August 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Logan Stutz Named General Manager and Head Coach". OurSportsCentral.com. 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Sudbury Five Receives Protected List of Former Team; Trades Player to Magic to Complete Draft Deal". NBLCanada.ca. 5 September 2018.
- ^ "General Manager and Head Coach Logan Stutz Named Director of Player Development for Boston College Men's Basketball". OurSports Central. 15 July 2021.
- ^ "FIVE Announce Coaching Staff For 2022 Season". Sudbury Five. December 9, 2021.
- ^ "The Sudbury Five: What do you think of the name of Sudbury's pro basketball team?". Sudbury.com. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Welcome to The Five". Sudbury Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018.