We are excited to go into the 2023 season with such an amazing and dedicated leadership team. They are difference makers; the driving force of what makes the Patroons a memorable experience for all.
With decades of sports, business, and entertainment experience, our leadership team is prepared to take on the new and exciting challenges of this upcoming season.
In late 2021, it was announced there would be a change in ownership. Albany Patroons Inc., agreed to take over basketball operations for the 2022 season under Ben Fernandez, who has a long history with the Patroons as well as with the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) dating back to the 1980’s.
Rocco is a lifelong Albany resident, graduating from Albany High School before attended New York Institute of Technology, graduating at the top of his class, earning a BA in communications & marketing.
Dr. Maggs is the current team Dr. and former owner of the Albany Patroons. He’s been involved with and has worked very closely with the Albany Patroons and former Patroon Head Coach Derrick Rowland since the mid-80’s.
