The Columbus Wizards erupted for 52 third-quarter points Sunday night at The Rike Center, defeating the Ohio Valor 161-121 in a special Mother’s Day community showcase. Originally scheduled to face the Lake County Legacy, Columbus adjusted after a late opponent change and delivered an offensive explosion led by Jay Farrow and Mat Bingaya while honoring local first responders and mothers in attendance.

The Columbus Wizards didn’t begin in a boardroom. They were built in rec centers, pickup runs, and late nights in the gym where relationships and a shared love for the game took root. Before the Wizards tip off their inaugural season in The Basketball League, take a look inside the journey that turned a vision, a community, and years of hard work into Columbus’ newest men’s professional basketball team.