November 29, 2009|By Jonathan Pitts
"Hi, Pete, I'm James," the CEO says, sticking out his hand. "Our first game is Sunday night. We going to see you there?"
Marvels miscellany
Team colors: red, gold, black and white in honor of the Maryland state flag.
Logo: a basketball in flight. "It's meant to look like a crisp pass," says James Agbai. "It symbolizes our way."
Coaches: Head Coach Ron Moore, who backed up center Bill Laimbeer for the 1989 Pistons, is varsity coach at High Point High School in Greenbelt. Assistant Coach Kevin McDuffie, varsity coach at Howard High in Ellicott City, grew up in Baltimore playing with future NBA stars Reggie Lewis, Sam Cassell and Muggsy Bogues.
Trivia: Moore and McDuffie will drive players to away games in a rented 15-passenger van. ... Agbai's younger brother, Uka, has played on pro teams in Venezuela and Germany. ... The Marvels are partnering with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Linthicum and other Anne Arundel charities. ... ABA home courts range from elementary schools to 8,000-seat arenas. ... On Valentine's Day, Agbai will host a Chuck Woolery-style dating game.
Quote: "Our kids need direction; that's why we do what we do." - Coach Ron Moore
If you go
What: Maryland Marvels opening game vs. the Jersey Express
Where: Edward St. John Athletic Center, Severn School, 201 Water St., Severna Park
When: 5:06 p.m.
Tickets: $10 each, available at the door
For more information: Go to marylandmarvels.com.
