PHILADELPHIA - July 17, 2019 - Flip Murray Pro-Am Travel Team (otherwise known as #TeamFlipMurray) is set to bring to the East Coast, a high level of Pro-Am Summer Basketball Competition, not seen in years. It 's Philly versus everyone, with each game winner taking home city bragging rights.
Roster is loaded with Murray leading the charge. Suiting up alongside Murray: Sean Singletary (ex-NBA & UVA, Phoenix Suns & Charlotte Bobcats), Brandon Austin (G-League & Samford), Mike Green (ex-NBA Summer League Phila 76ers & Portland Trailblazers, Overseas Pro), Mike Cuffee (Pro & former G-League), Bilal Ben (Overseas Pro, Villanova & Niagara) Corey Bethea (Overseas Pro & WVU), Marcus Thomas (Pro & Rosemont), Taylor Bessick (Pro & James Madison Dukes) Jaisan Wilmore (Salem CC (JUCO track), Abdur Scott (formr Pro & Columbia Union). Greg BigFella Cannon rounds out the team.
Saturday July 20 is first game at Gersh Park, NY. Sunday July 21, is Hoops in the Sun, Bronx, NY. Saturday July 27 is Inside Da Gates, The Goodman League in DC. August dates to be announced
Looks like it will be an exciting Summer.
ABOUT FLIP MURRAY
An inspiration to his fans and peers, Ronald "Flip Murray" is Philadelphia's own basketball legend. Growing up in the tough streets of North Philadelphia, Murray began wowing his teammates and spectators with his basketball skills at Strawberry Mansion High. After community college, Murray went on to play with Shaw University, in North Carolina, where he made huge impact. In his senior year, he won won National MVP award of al DII Colleges, and was 46th pick in the NBA draft.
Murray went on to play a successful 8 years in the NBA for Seattle Sonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, and the Chicago Bulls. He was also the NBA D-League champion in 2012, and the NABC Division II Player of the Year in 2002.
In Philadelphia, Flip Murray is otherwise referred to as "The GOAT".
ABOUT STARK
STARK is official sponsor of Flip Murray Pro-Am and will provide drinks to players at pro-am events.
Ronald Flip Murray is a presidential Board member for STARK International Inc,. STARK is a health and wellness company born in 2016 . Mission is to provide healthy alternatives to daily choices we make. STARK's products cover the areas of energy, hydration, muscle growth and recovery. There is an overuse epidemic in our sports and society from children to adults, STARK is designed to meet that problem head on.
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