The Mad Ants were previously owned by the Fort Wayne Basketball Group, LLC, which was led by majority investors John Zeglis, Julie Potter, and Jeff Potter. Due to injuries and call-ups, at the past several games at Memorial Coliseum, the trio of Edmond Sumner, Alize Johnson and Ike Anigbogu -- all Indiana Pacers property -- wasn’t available. The Pacers also announced that Brian Levy will become the Mad Ants General Manager. We're a leader in providing tremendous minor league sports opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy. September 9, 2015 - Full video of the press conference announcing that Pacers Sports & Entertainment has acquired the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA's Development League.September 9, 2015 - Full video of the press conference announcing that Pacers Sports & Entertainment has acquired the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA's Development League.September 9, 2015 - Pacers President Larry Bird talks with the media about the Pacers acquiring the Fort Wayne Mad Ants from the NBA's Development League.September 9, 2015 - Pacers Sports & Entertainment owner Herb Simon discusses the benefits of owning a D-League team and shares his excitement about the upcoming season.
He is a native of USA.Copyright 2020 NBA G League Media Ventures, LLC. "I'm excited to welcome Herb Simon and the Pacers front office into the NBA D-League family, and extend my thanks to outgoing Mad Ants owners John Zeglis and Jeff Potter, whose commitment to excellence on and off the court helped shape the NBA D-League." "We are proud to extend the Pacers brand into Northeast Indiana and excited about continuing the tradition of professional basketball in Fort Wayne," said Pacers Sports & Entertainment owner Herb Simon. 2019-20; 2018-19; 2017-18; 2016-17; 2015-16; 2014-15; 2013-14; 2012-13; 2011-12; 2010-11; 2009-10; 2008-09; 2007-08; 2006-07; 2005-06; 2004-05; 2003-04; 2002-03; 2001-02; 2000-01; Leaders; Awards; More G League Pages. With the acquisition, the Mad Ants become the 10th D-League team to be wholly owned by an NBA franchise and now all 19 D-League teams are singly-affiliated with NBA franchises. Auf der Website des Teams musste man sich zwischen den vier Namen Lightning, Fire, Coyotes und Mad Ants entscheiden. This will be their ninth season in the D League.
Die Fans konnten selber über den Namen des Franchise entscheiden. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed. "Owning the Mad Ants will be an integral part to the development of our young talent and we'll have the ability to institute the same offensive and defensive systems and create a winning basketball culture across the state of Indiana," said Pacers Basketball President Larry Bird. it will apply to data controlled jointly by the NBA and WarnerMedia as well as other data controlled by WarnerMedia.
By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the NBA.comGet extensive video coverage including highlights, interviews and behind-the-scenes access. Justin A. Cohn December 29, 2018 GMT. Players; Teams; Seasons; Player Stats; Leaders; Awards; Fort Wayne Mad Ants. To opt out of the sale of your personal information as permitted by the California Consumer Thank you to the Mad Ants for being an important part of the success we’re experiencing in Fort Wayne. September 9, 2015 - Pacers head coach Frank Vogel spoke to reporters about the benefits of owning a D-League team and explained why it makes the transition to the NBA smoother for young players. This site is operated jointly by NBA and WarnerMedia. Player Stats. He is a native of USA. the NBA Privacy Center, it will apply to data controlled independently by the NBA. Rookie forward Alize Johnson has been returned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants after a quiet stint with the Indiana Pacers. Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each company’s privacy center. Juni 2007 wurde bekannt gegeben, dass das Team Mad Ants heißt. Jeff Potter, former president of the Mad Ants, will continue with the team as its president of business operations. "Indiana's purchase of the Mad Ants signals an important milestone for the NBA D-League, as all 19 of the league's teams are now owned by, or in hybrid partnerships with, their NBA parent clubs," said Malcolm Turner, NBA D-League President. "The last eight years with the Mad Ants have brought our investors tremendous joy and a whole lot of fun," said Jeff Potter. FORT WAYNE, Ind. Copyright 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. PACERS IN FORT WAYNE: Tickets for Oct. 22 Game On Sale Thursday at 2 PM » The Pacers have assigned players to the Mad Ants since their inaugural season. "We continue to see momentum and investments in Fort Wayne as we work together to move our community forward in a positive direction," said Mayor Tom Henry. I'm encouraged by what this new relationship will mean to our community, state, and region as we build on being a nationally recognized city for job and business growth and quality of life amenities." If you make a request through the WarnerMedia Privacy Center, September 9, 2015 - Malcolm Turner, the president of the NBA Development League, discusses the Pacers' acquisition of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, and what it means for the future of the D-League. All rights reserved. "We're honored to have a new partnership with the Indiana Pacers, and we welcome them to our City. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form.