Under the Potawatomi Fire’s championship banners, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett speaks during the 2024 TBL Championship Banquet & Ring Ceremony at FireLake Arena on Jan. 17. The Fire were the first TBL (The Basketball League) team to be owned by a Native American tribe in 2022, and they have won the national championship for two years in a row. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
The Potawatomi Fire presented a 2024 National Championship ring necklace to Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice Chair Linda Capps, fourth from left, during the Banquet & Ring Ceremony. Also shown, from left, are Head Coach Mark Dannhoff, Chuck Guy, Assistant Coach Emmanuel Toney, Isaiah Wade and Deshawn Munson.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John "Rocky" Barrett speaks during the 2024 TBL Championship Banquet & Ring Ceremony at FireLake Arena on Jan. 17. The Fire were the first TBL (The Basketball League) team to be owned by a Native American tribe in 2022, and they have won the national championship for two years in a row, as evidenced by the two "Lillie" trophies in the background. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Potawatomi Fire Guard and TBL co-MVP Chuck Guy receives his 2024 TBL National Championship ring from Head Coach Mark Dannhoff during the Banquet & Ring Ceremony at FireLake Arena on Jan. 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
The Potawatomi Fire 2024 TBL Championship Banquet & Ring Ceremony was held at FireLake Arena on Jan. 17. Some of those who received National Championship rings were Deshawn Munson, Head Coach Mark Dannhoff, Chiropractor Dr. Justin Phillips, Athletic Trainer Taylor Williams, Chuck Guy, Assistant Coach Emmanuel Toney and Isaiah Wade. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Potawatomi Fire Guard and TBL co-MVP Deshawn Munson receives his 2024 TBL National Championship ring from Head Coach Mark Dannhoff during the Banquet & Ring Ceremony at FireLake Arena on Jan. 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
The Potawatomi Fire Girls pose with with their 2024 National Championship rings during the 2024 TBL Championship Banquet & Ring Ceremony on Jan. 17 at FireLake Arena. They are, from left, Audrey Gaines, Lily Jornod, Brooklyn Castoe, Marysa Rake, Taryn Taylor, Micah Thorpe. Thorpe will not be on the team this year but will be helping in other departments. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Potawatomi Fire Forward Isaiah Wade accepts his 2024 TBL National Championship ring from Head Coach Mark Dannhoff during the Banquet & Ring Ceremony at FireLake Arena on Jan. 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Amid championship banners and trophies, FireLake Arena General Manager David Qualls speaks during the Potawatomi Fire 2024 TBL Championship Banquet & Ring Ceremony on Jan. 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
On Jan. 17 at FireLake Arena, the Potawatomi Fire reflected on their record-setting 2024 season and celebrated with the TBL (The Basketball League) Championship Banquet & Ring Ceremony.Formed in 2021, with their first season in 2022, the Fire was the first TBL team owned by a Native American tribe, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.Now, they are the first TBL team to win two natio...
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