Green scores 40 as Albany Team Motion rolls in season opener

ALBANY — Albany’s newest semi-pro basketball team opened its first season with a decisive victory, powered by a 40-point performance from Michael Green Jr.

Albany Team Motion defeated the Columbus Cobras 136-77 in its home opener at the Albany-Area YMCA, giving the American Basketball Association team a 59-point win in its official debut.

Xavier Preston added 22 points, Darrell Byrant scored 16 and Rabren Pittman Jr. contributed 14. The four combined for 92 points.

Team Motion is led by head coach Rabren Pittman and assistant coach Willie Burke.

Albany next hosts the Atlanta-based Southwest Warriors on Oct. 25 at the Albany-Area YMCA. Doors open at 2 p.m., with tipoff set for 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.