Ask the CEO
Published on August 16, 2006 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Question from Brady, Minneapolis: "I've noticed that you have moved several teams, including Minneapolis, from the 2006 to 2007. Why?"
Answer: Brady. Thanks for the question. Very perceptive. I'm pleased that you are following the league so closely. The absolute number one goal for the ABA this season is for every team that starts completes its 36 game home and away schedule. There is nothing more important. If a team, for any reason, feels that it cannot do that, and meet all of the standards and requirements, we suggest that they move from 2006 to 2007 and give themselves more time to prepare. There are many things to do to make sure that a team provides top quality, exciting ABA basketball and entertainment at affordable prices for its fans - sponsorships, ticket sales, community relations, press relations, staffing, venue, tryouts, etc. Those teams that have been changed from 2006 to 2007, for any of these reasons, will be ready to play next season. Meantime, the ABA continues to be the largest and fastest growing professional sports league ever - and fans throughout the US, Canada and Mexico will enjoy the games and entertainment. If you have a question, please email joenewman@abalive.com.
Note: OurSports Central no longer actively covers the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a professional league due in part to its inability to publish and play a schedule and the transitory nature of many of its teams. For information on professional minor leagues, please see OSC's basketball section.
American Basketball Association Stories from August 16, 2006
- Slam's Gervin and Roosendaal signed by European teams - Bellingham Slam
- Las Vegas Venom are on "The Scene" - Las Vegas Venom
- Frost Heaves reveal first members of team - Vermont Frost Heaves
- Ballers final tryouts September 9 - Twin City Ballers
- Xplosion name Director of Public Relations - Pittsburgh Xplosion
- Pittsburgh Xplosion to hold second open tryout camp for the 2006-2007 season - Pittsburgh Xplosion
- Ask the CEO - ABA
- ABA to return to Chattanooga in 2007 - ABA
- Jacksonville Jam announces Jam Zone - Jacksonville Slam
- Rockstars to host basketball clinic for kids - Chicago Rockstars
- Jeff Timmons to perform at ABA Red, White and Blue Concert - ABA
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