On February 16, 1988, Markell Shy’ree Smith was born in Milledgeville, Georgia. A basketball star destined to inspire many. Known as “Kel” to family and friends, he was the cherished son of Marvin and Luethel Smith.
Rashad Faust, One of 7 Atlanta Aliens to try out for the Atlanta Hawks
A Feb. 6 win by the Atlanta Aliens over Yessuh Bradenton in overtime with a final score of 178-170 gave Aliens head coach and general manager Alan “Coach Duck” Richards his 100th win as a head coach
The Aliens are ran by the Richards family, with Duck serving as the head coach and general manager and his wife as the CEO. (Courtesy: Duck Richards)
Long-time Griffin native and former hoop player, Alan “Duck” Richards, and his wife, Shalesia, are the new owners of the Atlanta Aliens, a professional basketball team in the ABA’s Georgia Division. Below: Atlanta Aliens GM and head coach Alan “Duck” Richards prior to a recent game. Richards, a former Griffin Bear and assistant basketball coach at Griffin High School, has been a part of the ABA since 2010 as a successful GM/head coach during which time his teams have posted a high winning percentage.