ELMIRA EAGLES ADDED TO ABA

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that it has added the Elmira Eagles based in Elmira NY to its record-setting expansion for the upcoming season. "Not only is Elmira a great place for an ABA team, but the owner is one of the most interesting people in the league," stated ABA co-founder Joe Newman. "We are very excited to have Lamont Alston as part of the ABA family of owners." Lamont Alston is a 36 year old originally from Brooklyn NY who now resides in Elmira. He started out his journey of success with music being featured on a few rap albums and traveled the world touring with rappers Nas, Foxy Brown and AZ.

It was after his music career that Alston went into boxing and had a total of 13 professional fights with a record of 13-0 with 11 by knockout. He now owns a boxing gym in Elmira and also is in the sneaker and clothing business. He is currently working with your up and coming young men and women fighters as a trainer.

"I am glad to be a part of the ABA and hope I can continue to change lives by giving opportunities to young men to play basketball," added Alston. "And I want to give the community a place to see professional talent and high level pro basketball for a reasonable price. For more information, email elmiraeagles@yahoo.com or visit www.americanbasketballassociation.org or www.abaliveaction.com.