Champions begin play Sunday
Published on November 8, 2006 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Anderson Champions News Release
Anderson, IN. The ABA Anderson Champions will begin the 2006-2007 ABA season this Sunday at 505pm at the world famous Anderson Wigwam in Anderson, Indiana. The team is coached by former IU/NBA player Ray Tolbert and co-owned by former IU/NBA player Jesse Wilkerson. The game will be against the St. Louis Stunners, another 2006 ABA expansion team. The sponsor will be Cool Wave Water (www.coolwavewater.com), a company owned by Bobby Wilkerson. According to Jesse Wilkerson, co-owner, "This is a dream come true for my wife Jamie and me. To be an owner of a professional basketball team, to play in my home town, to have the support of the City, the YMCA, Boys Club and so many others is very heartwarming. We cannot wait until the red, white and blue ball goes up, Kojak Fuller gets the ball and hits a three. Wow."
Ticket prices are $5 for children (under 5 for free), $8 general admission upper level, $10lower level and $12 for floor seats. Tickets will be available at the door or call 317 696 2944 or visit www.andersonchampions.com or email andersonchampions@hotmail.com or visit www.abalive.com.
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