Greensboro Swarm

Greensboro Swarm
ConferenceEastern
LeagueNBA G League
Founded2016
HistoryGreensboro Swarm
2016–present
ArenaGreensboro Coliseum Complex
LocationGreensboro, North Carolina
Team colorsDark purple, teal, cool gray, white[1][2]
       
PresidentSteve Swetoha
Head coachD.J. Bakker
OwnershipCharlotte Hornets
AffiliationCharlotte Hornets
Websitegreensboro.gleague.nba.com

The Greensboro Swarm are an American basketball team of the NBA G League based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and are affiliated with the Charlotte Hornets. The Swarm play their home games at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The team became the eleventh Development League team to be owned by an NBA team when it was announced in 2015.[3]

History

In May 2015, the Charlotte Hornets announced that they planned to bring an NBA D-League team to the Carolinas in 2016.[4] After considering several cities and arenas,[5][6][7][8] the Hornets settled on Greensboro, North Carolina, with its home to be at the Pavilion at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.[9] On December 29, the name and logo of the Swarm was unveiled during an intermission between the women's and men's championship games of the 40th anniversary of HAECO Invitational presented by NewBridge Bank at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center and featured Charlotte Hornets players and executives, Hugo the Hornet, the Honey Bees (cheerleading for the Hornets), Swarm Squad, and special guests.[1]

On July 25, 2016, the Charlotte Hornets hired Denver Nuggets assistant Noel Gillespie to be the head coach of the Swarm.[10][11] After two seasons and no appearances in the playoffs, Gillespie's contract was not renewed[12] and he was replaced by Joe Wolf.[13] Hornets assistant coach Jay Hernandez was named the head coach of the Swarm for the abbreviated 2020–21 bubble season in Orlando.[14] Hornets head video coordinator Jordan Surenkamp was then named the head coach for the 2021–22 season.[15]

On August 3rd, 2023, Michael Jordan sold the majority stake in Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin. HSE ownership includes the Charlotte Hornets and the Greensboro Swarm, as well as Hornets Venom GT (NBA 2K League) and managing/operating Spectrum Center.[16]

Following Jordan Surenkamp's departure, Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach D.J. Bakker was hired as head coach of the Swarm on August 27, 2024.[17]

2024–25 season

The 2024-25 season was the most successful for the Swarm to date. Led by new head coach D.J. Bakker, the team recorded a 20-14 regular season record and finished 5th in the Eastern conference.[18] On April 1, 2025 the Swarm lost to the Indiana Mad Ants in the first round of the playoffs with a final score of 110-120. This would mark the Greensboro Swarm's first winning season and first postseason appearance in franchise history.[19]

Jaylen Sims became the Swarm's all-time leading scorer during the 2024–25 season with 2,216 points.[20]

Season-by-season results

Season Division Regular season Postseason results
Finish Wins Losses Win %
Greensboro Swarm
2016–17 Atlantic 4th 19 31 .380 Did not qualify
2017–18 Southeast 3rd 16 34 .320 Did not qualify
2018–19 Southeast 3rd 24 26 .480 Did not qualify
2019–20 Southeast 5th 9 34 .209 Season cancelled by COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21 — 15th 5 10 .333 Did not qualify
2021–22 Eastern 13th 9 24 .273 Did not qualify
2022–23 Eastern 12th 11 21 .344 Did not qualify
2023–24 Eastern 12th 15 19 .441 Did not qualify
2024–25 Eastern 5th 20 14 .588 Lost Quarterfinal (Indiana) 110–120
Regular season record 128 213 .375 2016-present
Playoff record 0 1 .000 2016-present

Tip-Off Tournament

Season Division Finish Wins Losses Win% Showcase Cup playoffs Consolation rounds
Greensboro Swarm
2021 South 8th 3 9 .250 Did not qualify Won Consolation (Memphis Hustle) 122–118

Lost Consolation (Iowa Wolves) 101-113

2022 East 7th 6 10 .375 Did not qualify Lost Consolation (Sioux Falls Skyforce) 91–108

Won Consolation (G League Ignite) 109-90

2023 East 7th 3 11 .214 Did not qualify Lost Consolation (Iowa Wolves) 92–121

Won Consolation (Salt Lake City Stars) 106-102

2024 East 3rd 9 5 .643 Did not qualify Won Consolation (South Bay Lakers) 98–90

Won Consolation (Austin Spurs) 105-100

Tip-Off Tournament 21 35 .375 2021-present
Showcase Cup playoffs 0 0 – 2021-present
Consolation rounds 5 3 .625 2021-present
Totals 26 38 .406 2021-present

Current roster

Greensboro Swarm roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Player Height Weight DOB From
F 8 Josiah Allick 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 2001-06-02 Nebraska
C 41 Ibou Badji 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 2002-10-13 FC Barcelona
G 3 Terrell Jr. Brown 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1998-04-23 Washington
F 43 Eric Dixon 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 255 lb (116 kg) 2001-01-26 Villanova
G 14 Marcus Garrett 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1998-11-09 Kansas
C 5 PJ Hall 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 2002-02-21 Clemson
F 7 Keyontae Johnson 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 2000-05-24 Kansas State
F 13 Drew Peterson (TW) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999-11-09 USC
G 12 Antonio Reeves (TW) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2000-11-20 Kentucky
G 9 DJ Rodman 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2001-04-25 USC
G 25 KJ Simpson (TW) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 189 lb (86 kg) 2002-08-08 Colorado
G 30 Jaylen Sims 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1998-12-11 UNC Wilmington
F 1 Brandon Slater 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1999-09-14 Villanova
Head coach
  • D.J. Bakker
Assistant(s)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (P) Prospects
  • (NBA) On assignment from NBA affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured

Roster
Updated: November 20, 2025


Head coaches

# Head coach Term Regular season Playoffs Achievements
G W L Win% G W L Win%
1 Noel Gillespie 2016–2018 100 35 65 .350 — — — —
2 Joe Wolf 2018–2020 93 33 60 .355 — — — —
3 Jay Hernandez 2021 15 5 10 .333 — — — —
3 Jordan Surenkamp 2021–2024 99 35 64 .354 — — — —
4 D.J. Bakker 2024–present 34 20 14 .588 1 0 1 .000 First postseason appearance in franchise history.

NBA affiliates

References

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