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06/26/06 - American Basketball Association (ABA) Palm Beach Imperials
Boca Raton, FL - June 25, 2006 - Today the Palm Beach Imperials ( www.palmbeachimperials.com) announced that they have formed an agreement with Florida Atlantic University (www.fau.edu ) to play their games for the 2006-2007 season at the university's arena.
"As an FAU Alumnus, this is a homecoming for me. It gives me great pleasure to say that the Palm Beach Imperials will be playing their entire season at FAU. The location is great and we look to be very active within the community as Palm Beach's Hometown team," stated Dan Mangru, President of the Palm Beach Imperials.
The Palm Beach Imperials are Palm Beach's newest professional basketball franchise from the American Basketball Association (
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www.abalive.com).The Florida Atlantic University arena, otherwise known as "The Burrow", is currently undergoing a major renovation with section seating amongst the new features of the facility.
Recognizing the strength of local presence, the Palm Beach Imperials look to recruit the best local South Florida players to play in their hometown gym at FAU.
"South Florida is a unique environment. Not only do we attract talent from around the world, but the existing talent here is some of the best in the world. Many other teams in other cities will have to travel great and far to find the best players. In our case, they are right here in our backyard," stated Lamont Carr, who is the team's General Manager and Head Coach.
At this point, the Palm Beach Imperials have former FAU standout under Matt Doherty, Lamar Moore playing for their exhibition squad this summer.
The Palm Beach Imperials are owned and operated by the Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org).
About Palm Beach Imperials The Palm Beach Imperials ( www.palmbeachimperials.com) are Palm Beach's and Treasure Coast's only professional basketball team. The team looks to bring the worlds of music, entertainment, family and basketball to create a unique product for its fans. Currently the Palm Beach Imperials have created an impressive management group of former music executive, merchandising executives, former basketball players, and international businessmen. The team is majority owned by the Imperiali Organization.
About Imperiali Organization
Imperiali Organization (www.imperiali.org) is a global development company, founded by Daniel Imperato, with diversified assets and holdings, connecting leaders of tomorrow today. Currently, the organization has taken interest both in owned and operated businesses in the areas of internet search, public relations, merchandising, publishing, film, and sports as well as other non-affiliated companies. The Imperiali Organization is currently the official communications provider for Imperato-Brooks 2008 ( www.imperatobrooks.com)
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Exit39 said
better qu, who's going to have the higher attendance?
That's easy. FAU will probably draw 10 times what this team does. If they get more than 100-150 per game i'll be shocked.
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Not to be negative but I have a feeling this may go the way of the original ABA, the WFL, the USFL and the XFL. Did I miss any? The market is just so saturated with sports.
FAU - THE REAL SLEEPING GIANT
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You are right. The NBA had the dollars to go after the bigger stars and the ABA just couldn't afford to keep pace. Former players Dr J Erving , Artis Gilmore, George "Iceman"Gervin, Big George McGinnis, Moses Malone and the "Hawk" Connie Hawkins.
To keep up the ABA had to merge with the NBA. I caught a lot of games in New York and the Nets home games in New Jersey at Rutgers.
This may turn into a glorified instructional league or a semi-pro platform.
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Now, a minor league team in Boca? That's going to take a heck of a lot of promotion to achieve any success, I'm afraid. But I wish them the best, and I'm sure FAU athletics can use the rental revenue. Will the team be allowed to sell beer on campus? That could be a critical factor….
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