Arizona Scorpions apppoint new GM - Feb 2, 2012 (by Gianni Pascucci)
Gerald Brown (6'4''-G-75, college: Pepperdine), Phoenix native and former NBA Phoenix Suns guard, has been appointed General Manager for the ABA Arizona Scorpions after returning from playing in Mexico. 'I am very excited to be back with the Scorpions,' said Brown, who led the Scorpions at the point guard position to a 9-1 record this season before signing a contract to play south of the border. 'I am looking forward to the rest of this season as we strive to finish #1 in the nation [read more]
Gerald Brown (6'4''-G-75, college: Pepperdine), Phoenix native and former NBA Phoenix Suns guard, has been appointed General Manager for the ABA Arizona Scorpions after returning from playing in Mexico. 'I am very excited to be back with the Scorpions,' said Brown, who led the Scorpions at the point guard position to a 9-1 record this season before signing a contract to play south of the border. 'I am looking forward to the rest of this season as we strive to finish #1 in the nation.' 'It's great having Gerald back with the Scorpions,' added Owner/Head Coach Ron Tilley . 'He brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the team. I look forward to working with him to prepare for the playoff run.' Currently ranked #2 in the nation and #1 in the SoCal Division with an 18-2 record, the Scorpions are bringing the Sting to professional basketball in Arizona. With four home games remaining, the Scorpions are hosting the Shizouka Gymrats on February 4th and 5th. The Gmyrats have been raising funds to assist families affected by the 2011 Japan tsunami. A fundraiser will be held at both games to assist their charity. All Scorpions home games are held at Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013. For more information, visit www.arizonascorpions.com
Colorado Kings again at #1 position in ABA Power Rankings - Jan 30, 2012 (by Gianni Pascucci)
The American Basketball Association has just released its Power Rankings for the week ending Sunday, January 29th - and once again, the Colorado Kings held onto the top spot followed closely by the Arizona Scorpions, South Carolina Warriors, San Diego Sol and the Chicago Steam.
'The playoffs are going to be really exciting,' stated Joe Newman , ABA CEO, 'all of these teams are very strong and each feels seriously that they are the best. We shall see [read more]
The American Basketball Association has just released its Power Rankings for the week ending Sunday, January 29th - and once again, the Colorado Kings held onto the top spot followed closely by the Arizona Scorpions, South Carolina Warriors, San Diego Sol and the Chicago Steam. 'The playoffs are going to be really exciting,' stated Joe Newman , ABA CEO, 'all of these teams are very strong and each feels seriously that they are the best. We shall see. And there are five or six others who feel that they could easily be in the Top 4 if they played one another. We have some great teams in the ABA for sure.'
1. Colorado Kings 2. Arizona Scorpions 3. South Carolina Warriors 4. San Diego Sol 5. Chicago Steam 6. Texas FUEL 7. Jacksonville Giants 8. Athens Razors 9. San Francisco RUMBLE 10. Bay Area Matrix 11. Carolina Cheetahs 12. Little Rock Lightning 13. Richmond Rockets 14. Richmond Elite 15. Lynchburg Legends 16. Memphis Bluff City Reign 17. Connecticut Top Ballerz 18. Lima Explosion 19. Los Angeles SLAM 20. Conway Cyclones 21. Jersey Express 22. Seattle Mountaineers 23. Atlanta Experience 24. Carolina Cougars
'Ready to move into the Top 24,' added Newman, 'are the Northeast Arkansas SWAG, the San Diego SURF and the East Bay Pit Bulls - and a Top 24 ranking is an automatic place in the ABA Playoffs.' For more information, visit www.abalive.com
Xperience wins first game - Jan 29, 2012 (by Gianni Pascucci)
The Houston Xperience played its Home opener yesterday night vs. West Texas Whirlwinds at the Forge Gymnasium with a sell out crowd in attendance.
The game was tight throughout with eight lead changes. In the last quarter, new addition P.J. Couisnard (6'4''-G/F-84, agency: Laszlo Vinko Group, college: Wichita St.) took over the game leading the way with a game high 31 points to go with 6 assist and 5 rebounds as the Xperience won the game 126-115 [read more]
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