Minneapolis/St. Paul to Hold First Tryouts

August 24, 2009 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release

Minneapolis, MN. The newly announced Minneapolis/St. Paul ABA professional basketball team scheduled to begin play in December, 2010 today announced that it would hold its first tryout camp on September 19, 2009 from 9am-1pm tentatively set at Richard Green Community Gym, 3416 4th Avenue S in Minneapolis, MN 55408. According to former NBA player and owner Ben Coleman, "Our intention is to play around 10 exhibition games in the state of Minnesota this winter, get fine tun our team, to generate interest and exposure as we get ready for the official ABA season next year."

The cost will be $100 in advance, $125 at the door. Checks can be made payable to Ben Coleman and sent to 1160 Vierling Drive, #161, Shakopee, MN 55379. For more information, email ben@bencolemanbasketball.com or call 612 242 1909 or visit www.minnesotablizzards.com or www.abalive.com.

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