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Motown Magic Wraps Up 8th Grade School Season as MWA Tournament Champions | Raising the Standard of Middle School Basketball
As the curtain closes on the 8th grade basketball season, we want to take a moment to congratulate the Motown Magic and all the student-athletes who helped elevate the level of middle school basketball this year. The growth, competitiveness, and maturity displayed throughout the season truly set a new standard for 8th grade hoops. A special salute goes out to Iroquois on an incredible undefeated 11–0 season —a remarkable accomplishment that deserves recognition. Shoutouts as
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Jan 162 min read


Motown Magic Announces Affiliate Partnership with Grizzlies Basketball Club
Motown Magic is proud to announce an affiliate partnership with Grizzlies Basketball Club, uniting two respected programs with a shared mission: to elevate Michigan youth basketball through competitive growth, development, and opportunity. Grizzlies Basketball Club brings a strong and proven track record within Michigan youth sports. Their commitment to excellence, player development, and organizational standards closely aligns with the core values of Motown Magic, making thi
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Week 14: Lions Squares Results
Way to ball on dem Cowboys. Going forward we will release the randomly ordered squares by Friday, and we will announce the official winners on Mondays here on this website. We will look to pay out with the same account used to purchase squares. Thank you for playing and supporting our boys! Good luck next week! Results: 1st Quarter: Motown Magic 0,3 (10-3) 2nd Quarter: Motown Magic 0,9 (20-9) 3rd Quarter: Sidney Woods 7,9 (27-19) Final Score: Motown Magic 4,0 (44-30)
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Dec 5, 20251 min read


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Week 13: Lions Squares Results
Sheesh. Going forward we will release the randomly ordered squares by Friday, and we will announce the official winners on Mondays here on this website. We will look to pay out with the same account used to purchase squares. Thank you for playing and supporting our boys! Good luck next week! Results: 1st Quarter: Mark Hanus 0,3 (0-3) 2nd Quarter: Ray Carter 4,7 (14-17) 3rd Quarter: Motown Magic 1,1 (21-31) Final Score: Motown Magic 4,1 (24-31)
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Nov 26, 20250 min read


New Uniforms! Deadline 12/15, $60
Happy Thanksgiving, Magic Family! As I looked back on the tone of this past week—and what our upcoming schedule is about to demand from us—I kept coming back to the story of David and Goliath, and to Psalms 23: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” That scripture hit me differently this time. It gave me our theme for the season: “Ye Thou We Walk.” This year is going to test us. It’s going to challenge us. But it’s also going to s
Tarmale Daniel
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Motown Magic Recap: Hoops Finest Turkey Classic
Yesterday, the Motown Magic hit the court at the Hoops Finest Turkey Classic at Bradford Academy in Southfield, Michigan—and the boys delivered an incredible day of basketball. We opened the event with strong wins over the Detroit Bulldogs (45–19) and SC Elite 2031 (62–29), showcasing toughness, teamwork, and continued growth. In the championship game, we battled hard but came up short against a talented Kobe Elite squad, falling 30–47. Even in the loss, the boys showed resil
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Nov 24, 20251 min read


Week 12: Lions Squares Results
Lions win in OT. Going forward we will release the randomly ordered squares by Friday, and we will announce the official winners on Mondays here on this website. We will look to pay out with the same account used to purchase squares. Thank you for playing and supporting our boys! Good luck next week! Results: 1st Quarter: John Christopher 0,0 (0-10) 2nd Quarter: Motown Magic 7,0 (17-20) 3rd Quarter: Motown Magic 7,0 (17-20) Final Score: Darryl Bradford Sr. 4,7 (34-27)
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Nov 24, 20251 min read


A Thanksgiving Thank-You from Coach T & The Motown Magic
Hey everyone, Coach T here from Motown Magic! We want to give a huge thank you to all of you who supported our Thanksgiving Bucket of Cheer Raffle . Your generosity helps us cover tournament costs for the upcoming season, and it truly means a lot to our boys and our program. The idea was simple: each kid would personally thank everyone who bought a ticket. …But let’s just say we might need a second Bucket of Cheer to fund some media training for these guys. 😂 For the drawi
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Week 11: Lions Squares Results
Tough lost, defensive battle. Going forward we will release the randomly ordered squares by Friday, and we will announce the official winners on Mondays here on this website. We will look to pay out with the same account used to purchase squares. Thank you for playing and supporting our boys! Good luck next week! Results: 1st Quarter: Motown Magic 0,3 (0-3) 2nd Quarter: Nic Saad 6,3 (6-13) 3rd Quarter: Nic Saad 6,3 (6-13) Final Score: Ken Williams 9,6 (9-16)
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Nov 14, 20250 min read


Week 10: Lions Squares Results
Great to see Dan calling plays! Go Lions! Going forward we will release the randomly ordered squares by Friday, and we will announce the official winners on Mondays here on this website. We will look to pay out with the same account used to purchase squares. Thank you for playing and supporting our boys! Good luck next week! Results: 1st Quarter: Claude Daniel 4,3 (14-3) 2nd Quarter: John Christopher 5,0 (25-10) 3rd Quarter: Lori Ann Hedges 5,6 (35-16) Final Score: Maurice St
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Nov 7, 20250 min read


Motown Magic Basketball – Lions Thanksgiving Basket of Cheer Fundraiser
Dear Parents and Families, We’re excited to kick off our Lions Thanksgiving Basket of Cheer Fundraiser — a fun and rewarding way to support our boys and help cover upcoming tournament expenses. Fundraising Goal: $3,000 total (approximately $300 per family ) Each family is responsible for selling 10 raffle tickets at $30 each. This effort not only helps reduce team costs but also builds pride and teamwork within our program. The Prize – Lions Thanksgiving Basket of Cheer ($
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Nov 6, 20252 min read
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