East Orange's own Allen Watson jumps on the Express
September 16, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Jersey Express News Release
Madison, NJ - September 17h, - The Jersey Express ABA Professional Basketball Team, announces the signing of point guard Allen Watson.
Watson hails from East Orange, NJ, and attended East Catholic High School. Coppin State is where Allen perfected his game, before moving on to play professionally. Allen's rookie year in the pros was split between the League Champion Morristown Revolution of the EBA, and the Connecticut Pride of the CBA, where he averaged 12ppg, and 6apg.
Allen went on to play professionally overseas, with stops in Estonia, Norway and Austria. Over the last five years, Allen has gained valuable professional experience playing with, and against some of the top guards in the country. Allen has averaged over 16pts and 6apg, over the course of his professional basketball career.
"Adding Allen to our roster for the 2007-2008 season is a very big signing for us. He's a floor general, and adds veteran leadership to the team. Coach Thompson had his hopes set high on signing this young man, so we're extremely happy that we were able to do just that. Our goal is the same, to win. One of the best things about the signings that we've been able to make for the upcoming season is that ABA fans will be able to see them play live around the world via the internet, thanks to PlayON! Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting"; stated Co-owner Marsha Blount.
For more information on Allen, e-mail: info@jerseyexpress.net. See Allen live by ordering your Season Ticket today, log onto: www.jerseyexpress.net for more information on ABA Vision & PlayON! Sports.
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