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Chennai Slam was an UBA Pro Basketball League franchise based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu which began to play in 2015. They were the only team who has won the league twice.[1]

Chennai Slam
Chennai Slam logo
DivisionSouth Division (UBA)
LeagueUBA Pro Basketball League
Founded2015
ArenaJawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
Team colorsBlue, white
Head coachPrasanna Menon
Championships2 (2015, 2016)

History

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On 17 July 2015 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Chennai Slam started their first UBA Pro Basketball League season with a 65–61 loss to Hyderabad Sky, but made a comeback with four victories.[citation needed] The team finished its 6-game regular season in second place.[citation needed]

In the semifinals, Chennai Slam won over Punjab Steelers 92–77.[citation needed] They won the first season of the UBA Pro Basketball League by beating Pune Peshwas 81–49 in the finals.[citation needed]

Players

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Chennai Slam season 4 roster

# Name Weight(Kg) Height
1
Agu Chukwunanu
75
5 ft 9 in
7
Krish Mishra
87
6 ft 0 in
5
Ashutosh Rai
103
6 ft 5 in
9
Ameeth Khan
67
5 ft 10 in
11
Vignesh Prabhu
80
6 ft 0 in
21
Brendon Pineda
101
6 ft 4 in
30
Cammy Carmel
90
6 ft 2 in
31
Gopal Ram
110
6 ft 8 in
33
T.N. Bopanna
80
5 ft 8 in
34
Longji Gobum
124
6 ft 4 in
36
Rikin Pethani
105
6 ft 8 in
40
Jairam Jat
97
6 ft 4 in

References

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  1. ^ "Chennai Slam Win the Championship Title of UBA Season 3!". www.cityshor.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.