DAYTONA BEACH SHARKS ADDED TO ABA EXPANSION

Posted By Don Sanchez
Aug 31, 2015
2 min read

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.americanbasketballassociation.org today announced that the Daytona Beach Sharks have been added to its expansion teams for the upcoming season. "This is particularly gratifying," stated ABA Co-founder Joe Newman. "Anthony Lumpkin has been a great player for fourteen years and is topping off his career with ownership of his own team; this has always been a goal of the ABA. Really nice."

Co-owner Anthony Lumpkin has 14 years of professional basketball experience which includes 3 ABA Championships, one with the SETX Mavericks, two with the Jacksonville Giants. He has also played in Italy, Russia and Africa and has concentrated his spare time coaching local youth and AAU teams.

"I am extremely excited about the transition from player to owner and the Sharks will set the standard in the ABA, not only this year but in years to come," added Lumpkin.'

The Daytona Beach Sharks have named James Easton as Head Coach for their inaugural season. Easton is a native of South Bend IN and attended Mississippi Valley State University. He also served 4 years in the US Air Force and has coached and officiated at the high school level for over 20 years (this will be his first professional coaching job). He brings a wealth of knowledge and a sincere enthusiasm for the game.

Lena King of Jacksonville FL will serve as GM. Ms. King started as a volunteer for the Jacksonville Giants in 2011 and has experience in coaching youth and was Head Dance Coordinator for a Semi-Pro football team. Her resume includes experience in event planning and public relations. In 2014, she became owner and Director of Operations for the Southeast Royals, a men's basketball team focused on development for players seeking to go to the next level. For more information about the team and tryouts, contact Ms. King atlkpeace911@gmail.com or visit www.americanbasketballassociation.org.