Moncton Magic

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Moncton Magic
Moncton Magic logo
LeagueNBL Canada
(2017–2021)
Founded2017
HistoryMoncton Magic
2017–present
ArenaMoncton Coliseum
(2017–2018)
Avenir Centre (2018–present)
Team colours   
Head coach
Championships1 (2018–19)
WebsiteMonctonMagic.ca

The Moncton Magic are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Moncton, New Brunswick, that joined the National Basketball League of Canada for the 2017–18 season, replacing the league-operated Moncton Miracles during summer 2017. The home games are played at Avenir Centre. The Magic were one of two NBL teams in New Brunswick, the other being the Saint John Riptide. In 2021, the organization left the NBL.

History[]

In 2011, the Moncton Miracles were founded and made their debut in the 2011–12 season of the National Basketball League of Canada. After three seasons of operations under the league management and without an owner, the NBL Canada sold a new franchise to three local business to play as the Moncton Magic in 2017.[1][2] They hired Joe Salerno from the Island Storm as the franchise's first head coach.[3] In October 2020, Moncton Magic hired a new coach, , from the Texas Legends in the NBA G League.[4]

The league did not play a 2020–21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2021, the Magic announced they had withdrawn from the league.[5]

Season-by-season record[]

Season Coach Regular season Post season
Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
2017–18 Joe Salerno 23 17 .575 2nd 4 6 .400 Lost Div. Finals
2018–19 Joe Salerno 27 13 .675 1st 11 3 .786 Won Championship
2019–20 Joe Salerno 19 4 .826 Season curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic
Totals 69 34 .670 — 15 9 .625 1 league championship

Current roster[]

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Moncton Magic roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
SG 3 United States Allmond, Corey 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 33 – (1988-01-20)20 January 1988
G 2 Canada Calliste, Jason Injured 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 173 lb (78 kg) 31 – (1990-01-27)27 January 1990
C 24 United States 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 28 – (1993-03-29)29 March 1993
G 7 United States Jones, Maurice 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 30 – (1991-12-20)20 December 1991
SG 12 United States Lewis, Marcus 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 29 – (1992-02-16)16 February 1992
SF 22 United States 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 27 – (1994-06-22)22 June 1994
G 4 United States Mordi, Jeremiah 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 26 – (1995-06-02)2 June 1995
SG 0 United States Neel, Brandon 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 29 – (1992-12-07)7 December 1992
PF 15 United States
F 8 Canada 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg)
PF 5 Canada 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 27 – (1994-09-21)21 September 1994
PF 23 United States White, Billy 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 32 – (1989-01-26)26 January 1989
Head coach
  • United States
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: January 8, 2020

Notable players[]

- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time.

References[]

  1. ^ "Magic retires Miracles: Moncton welcomes new pro basketball team". CBC News. July 22, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  2. ^ "New professional basketball team 'MONCTON MAGIC' coming to Moncton". Moncton Magic. June 26, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "Salerno joins new NBL team in Moncton". The Guardian. July 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "Eyes looking forward as Magic sign new Head Coach". Moncton Magic. 23 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Moncton Magic to Depart the NBLC". OurSports Central. August 12, 2021.
  6. ^ Basket-ball. Jeremiah Mordi complète l’effectif du Caen BC Clement Herbert (Ouest-France), 2 July 2020. Accessed 30 November 2021.(in French)

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