NBL Announces London Franchise!
FOLLOW THE NLB ON TWITTER @NLBCANADA & NPH @NORTHPOLEHOOPS
TORONTO,ON–The National Basketball League of Canada’s President & CEO, Andre Levingston, is pleased to announce that the city of London, Ontario has been officially accepted and approved to begin play in the 2011-12 season.
“Mayor Fontana and the London city council were extremely aggressive and supportive in welcoming professional basketball to the city,” says Levingston. “They truly understand what professional sport will mean for their local economy and for their community. If we receive the kind of support across Canada that the city of London has shown us, I have no doubt that this will one day be the most successful league in North America and one of the best places to play in the world.”
Levingston says that he could not be more excited about having the London ownership group consisting of Vito Frijia and Taylor Brown associated with the National Basketball League of Canada.
“Mr. Frijia and Mr. Brown are two very successful businessmen who have been involved in the sport of basketball for years. We’re looking forward to having their expertise and passion on board for many years to come.”
Frijia and Brown also applaud London city council’s support in bringing professional basketball to the region.
“As a life-long fan of the game of basketball I take great pride in bringing this great sport to London,” says Frijia. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Joe Fontana, John Winston (General Manager of Tourism London) and London city council who have been extremely supportive and instrumental in bringing this franchise to life.”
The London team will kick-off their 18 home game schedule at the John Labatt Centre in early November.
“We are extremely excited about the launch of the National Basketball League of Canada and our London team,” says Taylor. “We have already received a tremendous amount of interest and support from the community as a whole and the local basketball fans.”
For more information about the National Basketball League of Canada, please visit www.nblcanada.ca or www.lnbcanada.ca
