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The San Diego Sharks are bringing pro basketball back to San Diego with a fans-first approach and championship ambition. Founded in 2022 by former player and local business owner Tyler Sickmeyer, the Sharks are led by Head Coach and General Manager Brandon Cheeks and play home games at Canyon Crest Academy.

As a founding team in the relaunch of the USBL, the Sharks are proud to represent San Diego and deliver an exciting, family-friendly basketball experience for fans across the city.

THE SAN DIEGO SHARKS STORY

The San Diego Sharks have been bringing an exciting brand of basketball to San Diego since their inaugural pro season in 2022. Founded by former player and local business owner Tyler Sickmeyer, the Sharks bring a fans-first approach to the San Diego community. The Sharks play at Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego.

The Sharks have reached the playoffs in each of their first four seasons under the leadership of General Manager and Head Coach Brandon Cheeks. Each season has brought an improved record, improved fan experience, and increased attendance, with the Sharks drawing the most fans on the west coast in back to back seasons. The Sharks are a founding team in the relaunch of the USBL, the nation’s premier league for emerging basketball talent.

The inaugural season for the relaunched USBL – and the Sharks’ 5th season overall – tips off in early March with free tickets and free popcorn for fans of all ages!

MEET OUR COACHING STAFF

BRANDON CHEEKS

Head COACH

Coach Brandon Cheeks is a Queens, New York native and a San Diego City College alumnus. He was also a collegiate athlete at Cal State Long Beach. As a walk-on athlete, he played for Seth Greenberg and Wayne Morgan. Coach B is now a husband and a father of four young men. Coach has been a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and small business owner for over ten years. His coaching career started at the high school level in 2012 at The Rock Academy in San Diego, CA. After coaching at the Rock Academy, he went on to coach at Mater Dei High School in San Diego, CA.

2018 marked the year that Coach B transitioned into the professional level of coaching. In his first year as the head coach of the San Diego Guardians ABA Basketball organization, Coach B led the Guardians to being voted the ABA’s most improved team. After three years of coaching in the ABA, Coach B led a TBL team to a 6-0 start, earning coach of the month honors for his first month in the TBL. The TBL team went on to win the Western Conference Championship where a member of the team was selected MVP honors.

In Coach B’s playbook, defense wins championships. His offensive system will always fit the roles and skill sets of each individual player for the success of the team. Coach B has made it a goal to coach each game as if it were his last. His mission is to spread his passion and respect for the game to each player he has the privilege to coach.

Jeremiah Ryden

Assistant Coach

Jeremiah Ryden is a San Diego native and seasoned basketball coach with extensive experience and a deep-rooted passion for the game. Armed with a NCAA Gold Certification, Coach JR offers not only a solid understanding of basketball fundamentals but also excels in strategic planning, effective communication, and instilling a winning mindset in his players.

His coaching journey includes notable positions such as Head Coach at Swish Pro-Am and Assistant Coach at the renowned Drew League, where he has sharpened his ability to lead players to success over the past decade.

With eight years of AAU experience as Head Coach leading teams at KAO and Sixthman in the competitive AAU Gold Division and significant contributions to various leagues and high school programs. These include- the Assistant Director for the high school program for Sixthman.

He’s been committed to Sixthman since May 2021 and has taken a role at Sixthman as the Director of player development.

Coach Jeremiah has left a mark on basketball development in the region. He has also dedicated his time to nurturing young talents through leadership roles at esteemed basketball camps like EBC Basketball and Tierrasanta Basketball, showcasing his commitment to skill development and mentorship. Now, as he embarks on his first season as Assistant Coach with the San Diego Sharks, Coach JR’s passion and decades-long dedication to basketball position him as a valuable asset ready to make a meaningful impact on the team.

Standings

Pacific Southwest - 2025 - Regular Season
Position Team GP W L For Agst %won
1 San Diego Sharks SAN DIEGO SHARKS 17 14 3 1773 1648 82
2 BAKERSFIELD MAJESTICS 16 8 8 1746 1647 50
3 LONG BEACH BLUE WAVES 16 5 11 1751 1828 31

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