New Bighorns Coach to Mingle with Fans in Wenatchee on Sunday

The Wenatchee Bighorns invite fans to meet their new head coach, 24-year-old Matt Riley, ahead of the 2025 season.

Riley was hired in August, but this reportedly marks his first trip to Wenatchee; he previously coached the Missisippi Silverbacks, an ABA squad that nearly won a national title under his leadership. (In April, the Silverbacks lost a nail-biter to the Chicago Fury. It was the Fury's second consecutive championship.)

The event is of a piece with the Bighorns’ #CommunityFirst campaign, which according to a press release underscores their dedication to serving the wider community. This initiative aims to make a long-term positive impact, particularly on those in need.

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Shawn Cooprider is majority owner of the franchise. He says the Wenatchee faithful have been integral to the Bighorns' survival through challenging times, and the organization’s commitment extends beyond basketball success to being champions off the court.

The meet-and-greet is scheduled for Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Joe’s Log Cabin (633 N Wenatchee Ave).

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There have been rumors swirling for years that the NBA is looking to expand. The last time the league expanded, is when it added the Charlotte Bobcats back in 2004.

Now, as we often do every offseason, we're wondering where the NBA would add a team if it were to expand? Would it be a brand new market? Add an additional team to a large market? Or bring a team back to an old market?

Let's look at the most likely possibilities, and cities that deserve an NBA team!

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