Squires Host Professional Basketball Tryouts

Published on June 23, 2004 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Philadelphia Colonials News Release


PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Philadelphia Squires of the American Basketball Association (ABA) will hold their first tryout camp on Wednesday, July 14 and Thursday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at St. Mary's Gymnasium on the campus of Villanova University. The organization is looking for athletes to fill out an active roster of 10 players before the season-opener in November.

"We are excited to begin the process of building a team for the upcoming season," said Squires General Manager Jeffrey Wilson. "The Philadelphia area is home to a wealth of basketball talent. We look forward to using our local ties to assemble a highly competitive team of which the fans of Philadelphia will be proud."

The camp is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Interested players should visit the team's Web site at www.phillysquires.com to print out an application. The application, along with a check or money order for $150, should be postmarked by July 5 to guarantee a spot. Application materials must be sent to: Philadelphia Squires, 2300 Computer Avenue, Building I, Suite 13, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090.

For more information, contact the Philadelphia Squires at 215-830-1366.

About the Philadelphia Squires The Squires will play their first season in Philadelphia after spending last season in New Jersey. The 2004-2005 ABA season will run from November to March as the Squires compete in the Northeast Division, along with Boston, Harlem, New Jersey and Maryland. The league has expanded from seven teams to more than 30, including franchises in Canada and Mexico.

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.

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