SCHENECTADY - The NY Phoenix debuted Friday night at Schenectady's Armory Studios NY, beating the Connecticut Crusaders 104-94.
Photos from the event from Stan Hudy.
Photos: NY Phoenix debut at Schenectady's Armory Studios NY
New York Phoenix's A.J. Mosby goes up for a layup in the second quarter against a Connecticut Crusader defender, hidden, during the inaugural home opener for The Basketball League expansion team at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
New York Phoenix's Malik Clincy, right, and Arsenio Arrington, seated, celebrate a 3-point shot by a teammate in front of a near-capacity crowd in the second quarter against the Connecticut Crusader during the inaugural home opener for The Basketball League expansion team at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
New York Phoenix's Wali Hepburn splits two Connecticut Crusader defenders in the second quarter of action, during the inaugural home opener for The Basketball League expansion team at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
New York Phoenix's Mustapha Traore scores against Connecticut Crusaders during the inaugural home opener for The Basketball League expansion team at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
The New York Phoenix of The Basketball League made their debut at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
Several members of the Schenectady City Council, Carmel Patrick, John Mooteeveren and Doreen Ditoro helped celebrate the opening night of the NY Phoenix basketball team playing at Armory Studios NY, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
Fans couldn't wait for tip-off and celebrate the opening night of the NY Phoenix basketball team playing at Armory Studios NY, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
Singe, the NY Phoenix mascot encourages the fans before tip-off and celebrate the opening night of the NY Phoenix basketball team playing at Armory Studios NY, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
Singe, the NY Phoenix mascot, stands with NY State Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara at center court before tip-off at the opening night of the NY Phoenix basketball team playing at Armory Studios NY, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
NY Phoenix players Mustapha Traore, left, Jaymere Hadden and Malik Cincy look up at the scoreboard screen to see the team introduction video and music for the first time before tip-off Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Arsenio Arrington looks up at the scoreboard screen to see the team introduction video and music for the first time before tip-off Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
Singe, the NY Phoenix mascot watches the first viewing of the team's introduction video, as , stands with NY State Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara stands, left, at center court before tip-off at the opening night of the NY Phoenix basketball team playing at Armory Studios NY, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
NY Phoenix head coach Trevis Wyche, center, looks up at the first viewing of the team's introduction video and music he produced, next to Wali Hepburn, left and Mustapha Traore before tip-off at the opening night of the NY Phoenix basketball team playing at Armory Studios NY, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
A capacity crowd cheers during the introductions of the NY Phoenix players before tip-off at the opening night of the NY Phoenix basketball team playing at Armory Studios NY, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
NY Phoenix player Shadell Millinghaus is introduced during player introductions for the first time Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Joshua Montgomery is introduced during player introductions for the first time Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Arsenio Arrington, 15, jumps into teammate Malik Clincy during player introductions for the first time Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix fans Ashley, holds, Tallulah, 2, during player introductions for the first time Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix fans Calloway, 5, left, and Tallulah, 2, stand for the National Anthem for the inagural game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix Hype Man, Paulie Walnutz, urges the fans to make some noise prior to the inagural game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Arsenio Arrington, goes up and above the hoop in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Joshua Montgomery, puts a shot up near the basket in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix coach Trevis Wyche talks to his team during a timeout in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix coach Trevis Wyche talks to his team during a timeout in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix fan John Taylor, center, enjoys a chocolate basketball with Eric and Jessica Taylor, owners of Best Fitness, sit in the stands in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Mustapha Traore handles the ball near mid-court in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Wali Hepburn goes up for a shot near the basket in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix Hype Man Paulie Walnutz grabs a moment with head coach Trevis Wyche before the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix fan, 9-month old Alessandra, takes in her surroundings with family, in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix fan, 9-month old Alessandra, takes in her surroundings, looking down on Giovanni, 8, enjoying a soda with family, in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Mustapha Traore looks for a teammate at the top of the key in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Mustapha Traore goes up for a shot near the basket in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Isaiah Wilmore looks for an opporunity under the basket in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Shadell Milliunghaus handles the ball in the lane in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Mustapha Traore dribbles in the lane in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Shadell Millinghaus drive the lane towards the basket in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Shadell Millinghaus goes up for a shot under the basket in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Joshua Montgomery makes time for a young fan from the bench in the first half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Isaiah Wilmore handles the ball at the top of the key during the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix Hype Man Paulie Walnutz asks the crowd to make some noise from one side of the Armory to the other during a time out at the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix mascot 'Singe' looks to bring the crowd to its feet during a time out at the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix mascot 'Singe' waves the hometown flag late in the second half as the NY Phoenix headed to its first-ever franchise win Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
NY Phoenix player Joshua Montgomery lays up a shot under the basket in the second half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
A NY Phoenix fan holds up her copy of the game day poster, featuring head coach TTrevis Wyche, late in the second half of the franchise opening game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
Above: A Phoenix fan holds up her copy of the game- day poster, featuring head coach Trevis Wyche.
Left: Phoenix player Joshua Montgomer drives for a layup during the second half of the franchise’s opening game.
NY Phoenix mascot 'Singe' waves the hometown flag late in the second half as the NY Phoenix headed to its first-ever franchise win Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.
Left: New York Phoenix’s Mustapha Traore looks for a teammate at the top of the key in the first half of the franchise’s opening game Friday at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady. Right: Phoenix mascot ‘Singe’ waves the hometown flag. The Phoenix posted a 104-94 win over the Connecticut Crusaders in their The Basketball League opener.
