Bull City Legacy welcomes new coaching staff

Marvin "Rat" Reed

Durham, N.C. -- The Bull City Legacy, of the Tobacco Road Basketball League (TRBL), announced the resignation of head coach Fred Whitaker; effective immediately.   Whitaker coached Bull City last season, as well as the first 5 games of this season. "We thank Coach Fred and his staff for all their commitment and sacrifices, managing the team over the last 2 years, and we welcome Coach Marvin "Rat" Reed and his staff to build on our successes moving forward," says Legacy GM Umar T. Muhammad. The Legacy are off to a 3-2 start this season in the Tobacco Road Basketball League (TRBL). 

The Legacy is proud to announce the hiring of Marvin "Rat" Reed as their new head coach. Reed, a Durham native, brings a wealth of experience both as a player and coach to Bull City. Reed is a Hillside High School and North Carolina Central University Alum; During Reeds' playing days he helped NCCU win the 1989 Division II national title. Reed previously coached at Mount Zion High School (Durham, N.C.), and is currently the head man at Faith Assembly in Durham.  Reed brings his passion for the city of Durham to the coaching box.  

"I'm happy to bring my basketball experience and expertise to the Bull City Legacy," said Reed.  The Legacy play their home games at Walltown Recreational Center in Durham. "We want to have the place packed.  Make opponents fear coming in here to play."  

Coach Reed will be assisted by another Durham native, Andre McCollum.  McCollum is also a graduate of Hillside High School (Durham N.C.), before playing collegiately at Cal State Bakersfield, and in various professional leagues.  "Andre will be a key component in the teams success moving forward," says Reed. 

Andre McCollum

The BULL CITY LEGACY is a high-quality, high-profile, high-flying professional basketball organization comprised of former NCAA, European and professional players coupled with management, promotional and sports professionals working together to deliver a first-class entertainment value and venue for our fans in the Durham area. 

Coach Reed and the Bull City Legacy return to action Feb. 7th when they play host to Triangle Run N' GUN. Game time is set for 5pm.  

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Bull City Legacy can handle the Heat, cool visiting High Point

January 3, 2015

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Durham -     The Bull City Legacy welcomed the High Point Heat to Walltown Recreational Center for a mid-afternoon match up in the Tobacco Road Basketball league. The Legacy got off to a great start, but let an eight point lead slip away, and found themselves trailing after the first quarter. High Point was on fire from behind the arc, connecting on five 3-pointers in the first quarter, to take a 35-32 lead.  

There was a scary moment in the second quarter.  Legacy guard J'mell Walters (NCCU) took a hard fall after a layup and suffered a mild concussion. The Legacy used Walters injury as a rallying cry.  Bull City started to "heat" up - no pun intended - and out scored High Point by 17 points in the second quarter, to lead 71-57 at the half. 

Raymond McKeithen (Greenville State) pumped in 23 points and pulled down six rebounds, while Tim Plummer (Fayetteville State) recorded a double double, 15 points 10 rebounds, and Bull City had seven players score in double figures. The result, a 127-114 Legacy victory.  

High Point connected on sixteen 3-pointers, led by Jarrett Johnson (Anderson University), who had a game-high 25 points.  Eugene Vassallo chipped in with 21 points, and Kennard Moore (Southeast Missouri State) drained five 3-pointers to finish with 19 points for the Heat.  

With the win Bull City improves to 3-2 in the Tobacco Road Basketball League (trblproball.com)

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