Windsor Expansion Bid Approved

June 28, 2012 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)

(TORONTO, ON) The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that the City of Windsor expansion bid has been approved for the 2012-2013 season. After reviewing the Windsor's ownership group's application, NBL Canada's Board of Directors voted unanimously to bring professional basketball to the great City of Windsor.

"I'm truly excited for the City of Windsor being awarded a new professional basketball organization", said NBL Canada President & CEO, Andre Levingston. "I know the owners, and players will do a tremendous job of supporting the community along with serving as role models for the youth of Windsor. I'm confident the city will embrace this amazing opportunity and support their club."

With the approval of Windsor, the new organization will become the eighth team in the National Basketball League of Canada.

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