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February 3, 2008 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Texas Tycoons News Release


Down by four with :38 seconds remaining, the Texas Tycoons rallied to defeat an assembly of Texas Pro Stars by the score of 101-99. Recently, the Tycoons have filled open dates on the ABA schedule with inter-league games. However, something about this game was different.

Insisting that they would defeat the Tycoons, this particular group of veteran players were relentless in their effort to schedule games versus the third ranked team in the ABA. Consequently, the Tycoons' opposition loaded its roster with several players that boast European, LNBP, Cibacopa, CBA and WBA playing experience. In addition, the Tycoons were playing without a number of key players that were either released or out with the flu.

The Tycoons needed someone to step up in a major way. While posting a triple double, Point Guard Mario Kinsey may have played his best game as a Tycoon. The former Kansas signee lead the way with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Randall Williams controlled the glass with 16 rebounds. Ty Thomas, Steven Dunn and Donald Gray added 18, 14, and 15 points respectively.

But in the final seconds, a new acquisition sealed the win for the Tycoons. During a game changing possession, the Tycoons' Tee Hill blocked a shot from underneath the basket all the way out to the three point line! The long block served as an outlet pass which ignited a Tycoons' fast break. After the big block, Hill sprinted from the defensive post to the offensive glass, rebounding the Tycoons' missed shot. Hill was fouled on his put back dunk attempt.

With the game and bragging rights on the line, Hill calmly stepped up and nailed both free throws. The 15-1 Texas Tycoons survived a scare, but truly played as a team and got better in the process. The Tycoons would like to thank the Desoto Elite Jr. Cheerleaders for an excellent halftime performance alongside the Lady Tycoon dancers. Special thanks to the Source Magazine, Down Magazine, Skinny Deville of Platinum recording hip hop group the Nappy Roots and MTV Jams regular Tabi Bonney for their attendance and support of the Tycoons.

Next up for the Tycoons is a Feb 9th road game vs. the powerful Manchester Millrats!

TRANSACTIONS:

The Texas Tycoons have terminated the contracts of forwards Tyrone Rayson and Chris Williams.

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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