Steelheads to hold press conference Tuesday
January 5, 2007 - United States Basketball League (USBL)
Gary Steelheads News Release
GARY, Indiana (January 5, 2007) "" The Gary Steelheads announced Friday they will hold an important press conference at the Genesis Center on Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 at 10:30AM Central Standard Time. The purpose of the conference will be to announce the team's management for the upcoming season, as well as update the media on how the team is proceeding with its plans for the 2007 USBL season.
On November 21st, the Steelheads announced a new ownership group for the franchise, to be known as Showtime Sports and Entertainment, LLC. The following principals compose this group: Jewell Harris Jr., Esq., Darnail Lyles, Esq., Dr. Adolphus Anekwe, Dr. Olusegun Ishmael, Dr. Paul Okolocha, Dr. Basil Ubanwa and Ben Richmond (owner of Family Mobile Medical and the Beach Café Restaurant). Jewell Harris Jr. has been selected by Showtime as the Team President and General Counsel.
The team also announced that it was joining the United States Basketball League for the 2007 season, which will begin in early April. Chicago Bull great Cliff Levingston was named as the team's new head coach.
On January 2nd, the Steelheads placed season and group tickets on sale for the upcoming season. Season ticket packages range from $70 for bleacher seating up to $750 for "Nicholson" seats. Season corporate tables are available at $2,000, with each table seating four.
Last season, the Steelheads logged their most successful season in franchise history, culminating in a trip to the CBA Finals. The team set numerous franchise and individual records, with rookie coach Jaren Jackson being named CBA "Coach of the Year."
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