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HEARTFIRE

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Heartfire is set to return to The Basketball Tournament in 2025, bringing back a proven roster with championship experience. After capturing the 2023 TBT title, the team remains a formidable force in the high-stakes, winner-takes-all event. With a mix of veteran leadership and elite talent, Heartfire is prepared to make another strong run at the $1 million prize.

 

Heartfire is sponsored by Arizona Community Church.

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HEARTFIRE Roster

TST24

Raphiael Putney

RolePlayer

PositionPower Forward

Height6′ 9″

Last TeamPioneros de Los Mochis (Mexico)

CollegeUMASS

7

D.J. Kennedy

RolePlayer

PositionSmall Forward

Height6′ 6″

Last TeamManila Bolts (Philippines)

CollegeSt. John’s

23

Jordan Stevens

RolePlayer

PositionPoint Guard

Height6′ 1″

Last TeamTabiat (Iran)

CollegeDuquense & Midwestern State

55

Walt Ellis

RolePlayer

PositionShooting Guard

Height6′ 6″

Last TeamIowa Wolves

CollegeGrand Canyon University

25

Bryan Griffin

RolePlayer

PositionPower Forward

Height6′ 9″

Last TeamNew taipei city CTBC, Lg Sakers, Yalovaspor Basketbol

CollegeXavier

TST44

Larry Owens

RolePlayer

PositionSmall Forward

Height6′ 7″

CollegeOral Roberts University



HEARTFIRE Coaching Staff

Homer Drew

RoleGM

LaPhonso Ellis

RoleHead Coach

TST

Stephen Dyer

RoleAsst Coach

Davin White

RoleAsst Coach

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