Basketball fans now have an attractive local alternative to seeing professional players in action with the advent of a new NBA development league team housed at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center. The 87rs basketball team recently announced its inaugural season at an event held at McKenzies Brew House on Route 202 in Concord Township.
Owned by the 76rs franchise, the 87rs are the newest addition to the NBA’s 17-team developmental league. The team will play a total of 50 games from November through April with 24 home games scheduled at its home court in Newark.
Promoters said the 87rs will be focused on making the events family friendly with a multitude of game day entertainment activities for youngsters including inflatable games courtside and plenty of interaction with players.
The team will field a total of 10 players with the opportunity for spectators to see future NBA stars in action as well as seasoned players who may make cameo appearances during the year.
The new team also promises plenty of community involvement by requiring staff members to perform 87 hours of community service as part of their job.
Individual tickets start at a very reasonable $7.20. Season tickets are also available by calling the 87rs’Wilmington offices at 302-504-7587.
The 87rs Basketball team derives its name from the year 1787 when Delaware, The First State, signed the U.S. Constitution.
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