Paul Harrison

May 30, 2024

ENID, OK – The Potawatomi Fire started their run toward a second straight Lillie with a statement victory over the Wichita Skykings in Game 1 of the Central Conference Semifinals. The Fire beat Wichita 160-116 to take a 1-0 lead in this best of three series, setting a new team record for points scored in…

May 27, 2024

Fire Perfection Makes TBL History; Playoffs Up Next

ENID, OK – The Potawatomi Fire capped off a regular historic season on Sunday afternoon beating the Enid Outlaws 146-113. The win improved the Fire’s record to 20-0 on the year, finishing off the first ever perfect regular season in The Basketball League’s history. “This was never something we set out to accomplish,” said Fire…

Chuck Guy

May 17, 2024

Fire Blitz SkyKings to Move to 18-0

WICHITA, KS – It was another dominant performance by the Fire on Friday night as they beat the Wichita SkyKings 152-126 to stay perfect on the season. Playing without starters K.D. Moore (abdominal/groin injury) and Deshawn Munson (hand injury), the Fire needed other guys to step up and they did as seven players scored in…

Chuck Guy

May 11, 2024

Fire Stay Perfect and Sweep 7ers

SHAWNEE, OK – The Potawatomi Fire continued their winning ways on Saturday beating the Texas 7ers 135-123. With the win, the Fire extended their TBL record win streak to 17. They also extended TBL record home win streak to 33 and swept the regular season series against the Texas 7ers. After going down by six…

Chuck Guy

July 21, 2023

Recapping The 2023 TBL Championship Season With The Fire and Play-by-Play Voice Chris Cox

What a season! Members of the 2023 TBL champion Potawatomi Fire and play-by-play voice Chris Cox recap the memorable 2023 season. Each exit interview will be posted periodically throughout the summer and will cover highlights from the championship campaign as well as each player’s plans for the summer and (in some cases) will look ahead to…

Chris Brand

June 28, 2023

Potawatomi Fire Top St. Louis Griffins To Win 2023 TBL National Championship

SHAWNEE, OKLA — Statement made. That’s how this writer described the Potawatomi Fire when they started the season by dominating the defending champions. And that’s how they ended it. Monday night was the emphatic win. Tuesday was tougher but was the final step in a season of staircases. The Fire, in just their second…

Chris Brand

June 27, 2023

Fire Roast Griffins To Force Decisive Finals Game Three

SHAWNEE, OKLA — Facing a must-win for the first time all playoffs, the Potawatomi Fire bounced back from a disappointing game one overtime loss and dominated the St. Louis Griffins, 127-95, in the TBL Finals game two, forcing a decisive winner-take-all game three on Tuesday. The Fire used the formula they’ve exhibited all season. Control…

Chris Cox

June 23, 2023

Down To 2: Potawatomi Fire And St. Louis Griffins Battle For TBL Championship

JENNINGS, MO —It’s down to two. Two teams are left standing. Two wins to claim The Basketball League championship. The Potawatomi Fire (21-3 season, 6-0 playoffs) will meet the St. Louis Griffins (16-8, 7-2) in the TBL National Championship Finals. The Fire and Griffins will square off in a best-of-three series beginning Friday night in…

Chris Brand

June 20, 2023

Potawatomi Fire To Meet St. Louis Griffins In TBL National Championship

SHAWNEE, OKLA / ST. LOUIS, MO — It’s down to two. Two teams are left standing. Two wins to claim a TBL championship. The Potawatomi Fire (21-3 regular season, 6-0 playoffs) will meet the St. Louis Griffins (16-8, 7-2 playoffs) in the TBL National Championship. The Fire and Griffins will square off in a best-of-three…

Chris Brand

June 17, 2023

Defense, Fourth Quarter Surge And Huge Nights From Trio Of Starters Push Fire To Game One Win At Seattle

SEATTLE, WASH — The Potawatomi Fire overcame several different types of adversity on Friday night, many that they hadn’t seen in the 2023 season. Behind a huge 37-point night from the reigning Defensive Player of the Year Lyle Hexom, and triple-doubles (or nearly so) from the 2022 TBL MVP Deshawn Munson and 2023 MVP candidate Chuck…

Chuck Guy