Firebirds Stories

Jun 11, 20223 min read

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...

May 23, 20225 min read

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,...

Mar 31, 20223 min read

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...

Mar 16, 20222 min read

"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...

Mar 9, 20222 min read

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...