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Jackson, MS.  Think you have game?  Jackson’s new professional basketball team, the Jackson Showboats, will hold open tryouts for new players on Saturday, March 24th at Mississippi Basketball and Athletics Center, 2240 Westbrook Road.  Registration opens at 10am and tryouts will be from 11am-1pm.  Tryout fee is $125 per player and each player must wear shorts, athletic supporter and competitive basketball sneakers during workout. -> Read more

Phoenix, AZ.  Gerald Brown, Phoenix native and former NBA Phoenix Suns guard, has been appointed General Manager for the ABA Arizona Scorpions after returning from playing in Mexico.  “I am very excited to be back with the Scorpions,” said Brown, who led the Scorpions at the point guard position to a 9-1 record this season before signing a contract to play south of the border.  “I am looking forward to the rest of this season as we strive to finish #1 in the nation.”

“It’s great having Gerald back with the Scorpions,” added Owner/Head Coach Ron Tilley.  “He brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the team.  I look forward to working with him to prepare for the playoff run.”

Currently ranked #2 in the nation and #1 in the SoCal Division with an 18-2 record, the Scorpions are bringing the Sting to professional basketball in Arizona.  With four home games remaining, the Scorpions are hosting the Shizouka Gymrats on February 4th and 5th.  The Gmyrats have been raising funds to assist families affected by the 2011 Japan tsunami. A fundraiser will be held at both games to assist their charity.

For more information, visit www.arizonascorpions.co .  All home games are held at Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013.

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Indianapolis, IN.  The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that it will add an expansion team in Decatur, GA next season.  “The Southeast Division is really growing,” stated ABA CEO, “and this new team located near Atlanta GA will be a welcome addition.  We are very pleased to have Coach Ralph L. Presley as the owner; we know he will do a great job.

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Nashville, TN.  The ABA Nashville Soul announced today that they are looking for two big men and two guards to fill out their roster as they make their move to the playoffs.  “We need two big men and two outstanding guards (point guard, shooting guard)” stated team owner Paul Allsup.  “If you are good enough, you will be back next year too. Nashville is the largest market in our division with incredible benefits if you come here and give us 150% every day.

Contact Paul Allsup at 615 715 8411 or you can email soultryouts@yahoo.com  Once we hear from you, we will provide tryout dates and locations.  Hurry. If you think you have what it takes to be a pro, we would love to hear from you and set up a tryout immediately.  Or visit www.abalive.com.

Indianapolis, IN.  The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that the Nashville Soul has new ownership.  “We are very pleased that Paul and Robert Allsup have assumed the ownership of the Nashville Soul,” stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. “Together, they bring many years of experience in the entertainment business, primarily in Nashville, to the league and they are filled with many creative new ideas for making the ABA basketball and entertainment experience even more exciting than it already is.  It is really going to be a fun team.” -> Read more

Indianapolis, IN.  Tim, Hicks, owner of the ABA Indianapolis Drive professional basketball team, has been named Midwest Director of the WABA, the ABA’s women’s league, scheduled to begin its initial season in January on a limited basis.

Working closely with Tammy Bagby, WABA Director, and Ron Hicks, owner of the Chicago Lady Steam, the plans call for a round robin tournament in mid-January in Indianapolis, featuring teams from Chicago, Cleveland OH, Indianapolis and other midwest cities.  If you have a team that would like to compete in the tournament, contact Tim Hicks.

The Indy Finest team will hold its first tryouts on December 20th from 6-9pm at the Avon IN LA Fitness at 9100 Rockville Road in Avon Indiana.

For more information about the tryouts, visit www.indyfine.com or call 317 927 1777 or 317 294 0909.  Or visit www.abalive.com

Jacksonville. FL.  The Jacksonville Giants kicked off the 2011-12 season with a Tip-Off luncheon at the City Hall Pub in Jacksonville on Friday.  Otis Smith, President of  Basketball Operations for the NBA Orlando Magic, and previously the Magic GM was the guest speaker.  Smith spoke about the efforts of the Giants and the impact the team has had on the city.  “You have the opportunity to grow, you have the opportunity to go very, very far.”  As for the NBA lockout, and the possibility of an NBA team in Jacksonville, Smith commented, “Who knows what is going to happen with the NBA, there is a crack in the window with some great opportunities, so please keep doing what you are doing.”

Coach Kevin Waters introduced Otis Smith as his mentor.  “I was very proud of the turnout, it was a great opportunity to introduce the players to our fans and sponsors. We look forward to having a great season and the city’s support on Dec 3 against the Gulf Coast Flash.”  (The Giants are ranked #1 in the ABA).

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Tampa Bay, FL. The ABA Tampa Bay RAIN, which begins play in October, 2012 will introduce its team staff, venue, schedule and ticket pricing at a Press Conference to be held on Thursday, November 17th from 6-7pm at The Luxury Bar Restaurant across from the St. Petersburg Times Forum, 490 Channelside Drive, Tampa FL 33602 (813) 347- 9938. Team Chairman/CEO Stephen Davis announced also that ABA President/COO Dick Packer will welcome the team to the ABA and talk about exciting plans for the league and the team.

The Tampa Bay RAIN is owned by National Sports and Entertainment Group, Inc. It’s Directors include Gregg Gruhl, Dennis Casazza, Grant Johnson, Michael Davis and Keith Bagby.

For more information, email stephendavis39@gmail.com or call Mickey Liera at 813 728 1596 or visit www.tampabayrain.com or www.abalive.com. The public is invited.

Denver, CO. Heartsick NBA fans tired of the lockout are turning to another resource, the ABA. In Denver, the Colorado Kings are catching the attention of even the most ardent former NBA fans. Ranked third in the largest professional basketball league in the US, this team boasts big talent. Andre Miller and his All-Stars couldn’t defeat them. Neither could Jamar Brown, Mo Charlo, Tyler Smith and Mike Bugs of the Denver Defenders, a team made up of players from the D League, the Washington Wizards and international pro ranks. With the exception of only one loss in the playoffs last year, they’ve won every game in their first two years in the ABA.

The team is capturing the hearts of their local fans. With the NBA lockout leaving basketball fans wondering if they’ll ever reach an agreement, fans are keeping their eyes on the best talent that Denver has to offer. ou never know who will show up at the games. Their games are played in Northeast Denver on the state-of-the-art $42M Evie Garrett Dennis Campus. At only $10 an adult ticket, young fans 6 and under are always admitted free to their games – fans can afford to bring their entire family to watch two and a half hours of live professional basketball for the cost of going to the movies.

For more information, visit www.coloradokings.com or www.abalive.com or call 720 274 4644.