Volcanoes Take on Portland Pro Am
January 8, 2015 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Vancouver Volcanoes News Release
Vancouver, WA - After moving dozens of players to the NBA Development League and overseas, dancers to the Portland Trail Blazers, Seahawks and Winterhawks, the Volcanoes are ready to take on a new challenge in Portland.
The 2015 Volcanoes season will take them to Portland most, but will allow players to compete against NBA talent. A new Portland Pro Am is coming to town, and the Volcanoes will be a part of the new league under the new IBL, the International Basketball Leagues, what they now call a League of Leagues.
"We are looking forward to having our guys compete alongside and against NBA players and appreciate Terrence Jones bringing the Portland Pro Am to the city. The Volcanoes are still Vancouver's professional basketball team and we will host games at Clark College, it will be fewer dates, but a bigger and better game day experience for our fans. I am very proud to bring this to the City and be a part of the Executive Board of the Portland Pro Am" Owner Bryan Hunter shared.
Playing at a shared venue in Portland, to be announced, the Volcanoes will have Hunter on the bench with what promises to be some familiar faces on the roster as the pushed out season, more in the summer months, helps returners, as many of our talented Volcanoes are overseas.
"We have found in the past few years that by placing more and more players overseas with the leagues help and relationships, the guys are coming back later and later. Some need a rest, and or want time with family and friends. We have also seen many who travel up to Seattle to play in Jamal Crawford's Pro Am, and we wanted that to happen here for our talent." Hunter stated.
The new schedule, updates and information is coming in 2015 for Volcanoes fans on the website and social media including when the home team will host games in Clark County.
International Basketball League Stories from January 8, 2015
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