Phoenix announces expansion team
November 24, 2007
Indianapolis, IN -- The American Basketball Association announced a new expansion team for the 2008 season, The Phoenix Fury. According to Joe Newman, ABA CEO, "This is the first time that we've announced two teams at one time, but they both happened at the same time, with two fabulous new ownership groups, that we thought it was a good idea to do it this way. We are very pleased as this will work beautifully with our teams in New Mexico and Nevada and create a very strong division."

The Phoenix Fury will be principally owned by Xavier "X" Mitchell, CEO of The Flow Group (Providence Films), a Los Angeles-based entertainment studio who industry offerings service the multi-billion dollar motion picture, television and music industries. Providence Films focus consists of motion picture production, television production, music video production, online production, home video acquisition and distribution, and the development of new entertainment opportunities in an innovative and targeted style.

Xavier began his career as a music concert producer, facilitating events with artists such as Boyz to Men, Adina Howard, MC Hammer, Ice Cube, JJ Fadd, Montell Jordan, Jodeci, TLC and others. He has also produced over 50 live events and concerts throughout the US. In 2003, he began his basketball-themed film, "Fathers of the Sport" which is slated to be released this winter. And he has begun development of another basketball-themed film "The Rucker" with Penny Marshall slated to direct. His film credits include Harlem Tigerman, Saved, Ready Made Family, Coach Carter, What's Done in the Dark.

"We have a lot going on here at The Flow Group," said Mitchell. "But this is something we wanted to do. And I am working closely with Charles Key, owner of the Texas Tycoons and one of the owners of this team, so that I know we will have a successful team. Charles and his group have tremendous experience and will be a great asset to us."

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