TEXAS LEGENDS ANNOUNCE 2025-26 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER
Mylles Royals /November 6, 2025
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Frisco, TX - The Texas Legends, NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, have announced their 2025–26 Opening Night roster ahead of Friday’s season tip-off.
The team will be led by new Head Coach Max Hooper, entering his first season in Frisco. Hooper most recently served as Head Video Coordinator for the Dallas Mavericks, where he played a key role in opponent scouting and strategy during the team’s runs to the 2022 Western Conference Finals and the 2024 NBA Finals.
The 13-man roster features a blend of new talent and familiar faces, including Mavericks Two-Way players Ryan Nembhard, Miles Kelly, and Moussa Cisse. The Legends also welcome Dalano Banton (101 NBA games) and D’Moi Hodge (12 NBA games), while Zhaire Smith and Jamarion Sharp return to anchor the roster after strong showings last season.
Texas Legends 2025–26 Opening Night Roster:
(*Indicates Two-Way player)
| # | Name | Position | Height | Weight | College | Status |
| 2 | Mark Armstrong | G | 6'2 | 180 | Villanova | Returning |
| 3 | Matthew Cross | F | 6’7 | 210 | SMU | Affiliate |
| 4 | Zhaire Smith | F | 6'6 | 215 | Texas Tech | Returning |
| 5 | D’Moi Hodge | G | 6'4 | 190 | Missouri | Returning |
| 9 | *Ryan Nembhard | G | 5'11 | 180 | Gonzaga | Two-Way |
| 13 | Sheldon Edwards Jr. | G | 6'4 | 190 | Loyola | LPT |
| 14 | *Miles Kelly | G | 6'4 | 190 | Auburn | Two-Way |
| 17 | Nathan Missia-Dio | C | 6’10 | 225 | OTE | LPT |
| 22 | Kario Oquendo | G | 6'4 | 220 | SMU | Draft |
| 30 | *Moussa Cisse | C | 6'11 | 220 | Memphis | Two-Way |
| 33 | Jamarion Sharp | C | 7'5 | 235 | Ole Miss | Returning |
| 35 | Matthew Cleveland | G | 6'7 | 210 | Miami | Affiliate |
| 45 | Dalano Banton | G | 6'9 | 205 | Nebraska | Affiliate |
The Legends open the season with back-to-back road games against the Osceola Magic on Friday and Saturday before returning to Comerica Center for their home opener on Tuesday, November 11th against the Memphis Hustle.
The Texas Legends are the NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks. The Legends are committed to providing exciting and family-friendly entertainment. For more information on partnerships and season tickets with the Legends contact info@texlegends.com or call 214-469-0822.