Las Vegas Night Owls

• 6.61Doubles DUPR
• 2022Turned Pro

 Pablo Tellez started playing pickleball in December of 2019 after randomly signing up for a pro tournament without ever playing pickleball before. After he went out and lost all of his matches, he decided to start taking the games more seriously. However, he played collegiate tennis at the University of West Florida and won the NCAA DII National Championship in 2017, so he picked up pickleball naturally. Tellez is a lefty and contributes his success to it, along with having crafty shots that have helped him find great success. 

When Tellez isn’t playing on the PPA Tour or for the MLP Brooklyn Aces, he is usually teaching it at his country club in Naples, FL or playing with his two german shepherds. 

Bio from majorleaguepickleball.net

• 5.9Doubles DUPR
• 2022Turned Pro

Buckner is originally from Cleveland, OH, but spent most of her childhood in Delray Beach, FL. Prior to her involvement in the world of pickleball, Buckner served as an assistant coach for the women’s tennis team at UNC Charlotte after playing at the University of Michigan, where she was one of the most decorated tennis players of all time. 

Brooke credits her college-level tennis experience for her current success: “Tennis helped me prepare for the pressure that comes with playing at a professional level in pickleball and instilled the work ethic it takes to compete at the highest level.” 

Buckner started playing pickleball in October of 2020, a few months after the birth of her son. Buckner has already made an impressive impact on the sport. Buckner’s all-time favorite food is mashed potatoes and her go-to song is “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes

Bio from majorleaguepickleball.net

• 6.09Doubles DUPR
• 2024Turned Pro

James Delgado turned pro in 2024 and has been making his mark on the pickleball scene ever since. Traveling and competing across the country, he thrives on the energy of the sport and the connections he builds with players and fans along the way.

Passionate about growing the game, James is committed to elevating his skills and competing at the highest level. With an exciting season ahead, he looks forward to making an impact on tour this year.

Bio from majorleaguepickleball.net

• 5.79Doubles DUPR
• 2024Turned Pro

Transitioning from tennis to pickleball in 2022,Zoey quickly emerged as a standout player. Growing up as the only child in a family deeply rooted in athletics, Zoey was immersed in a culture where sports thrived. With her father excelling in volleyball and her mother devoted to tennis, Zoey’s formative years were steeped in the essence of competitive spirit and athleticism

Introduced to pickleball by her mother’s friend in 2022, Zoey instantly fell in love with the sport’s fast-paced action. With natural talent and unwavering dedication, she has become known for her agility and strategic play on the court.

Off the court, Zoey finds inspiration in Marvel superheroes. 

Bio from majorleaguepickleball.net