GIE Maile Matrix

Sherman Douglas

Hall of Fame Induction: 2025

Position: Guard - Head Coach

Sherman Douglas is the first double Hall of Fame player in UBA history. He played only two seasons as a player and seven as a coach. In 2009, Douglas was the UBA assist champ (10.9apg) while shooting an incredible 54.5% from the three. Douglas would lead the Matrix to the Leagues First Championship. He was named 2009 UBA Final MVP while scoring a game high 31 points on 6-11 shooting! After retiring from playing, he became the head coach of the Matrix. In just seven seasons, Douglas led the Matrix to Five UBA Championships.

Awards and Honors

Player: 2009 UBA Finals MVP, Usbasket.com All-UBA 2nd Team

The UBA Classic Champions (2011, 2012, 2014)

Named an UBA All-Star Head Coach in six of his seven seasons in the league. In 2013, he won the UBA Playoff Most Outstanding Coach.

During the 2011-12 season, Douglas was named to the UBA Coach of the Year. He led the Matrix to league best 22-1 record.

He is UBA ranked #1 (Wins), #1 (Championships), #1 (Coaching Awards).

Most career wins in UBA history (143).

Points of Interest

Co-founder of the URBL (Now UBA)

Eurobasket.com All-US Coach of the Year (2012)

Winner of a league best 4 UBA Classic Championships

Only person in league history to win a championship as a player & coach

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The GIE Maile Matrix are set for the 2021 United Cup .

The GIE Maile Matrix announce coaching staff for 2021 United Cup presented by Gatorade.

J.D. Barnes abd Will De La Cruz will headline the coaching roster. Both have load of experience playing in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. De La Cruz played for CDP Domingo Santiago 2012-2014. Barnes played for Titanes de Miramar and Pueblo Nuevo from 2012-2014.

Outside of playing professionally in Santiago. Barnes has won 4 gold 🏅 in the United Cup. He was the top scorer and mvp in 2017.

"It will be an honor to coach with Will", said Barnes. He has alot of experience as a native of the country. We have a long history. So this will be alot of fun as coaches and not players.

Barnes and De La Cruz stated at Point University 06'. Both were named All-Americans after carrying their club to the Sweet Sixteen.

The Matrix will signed a veteran club staring reigning MVP Steffon Bradford and Marquin Chandler.

2021 United Cup
July 22-26
La Vega, Dominican Rep.

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Its time for another 🏅. We have the best coaches and the best players.

2021 United Cup of Champions presented by Gatorade

- Women: July 15-18
- Men: July 22-25