History:           

Ø  2005:    Purchased the NJ territory and launched the Newark Express

o    Hired Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins as the 1st Head Coach of the franchise

o    Signed on to play ALL home games at Essex County College, Newark, NJ

o    We were commissioned Newark’s team, and added us to the City’s website as a destination

o    BOMBO Sports & Entertainment (www.bombo.com) signed on to do a Documentary/Pilot.  They documented our 1^st season in the ABA, and it is still in there catalog of projects. 

o    Signed Shaheen Holloway, former Seton Hall star, and now Assistant Coach at Iona College to be the teams 1^st and starting point guard.

o    Signed Rasheed Sparks form Newark, NJ as the teams star player

o    Participated in the playoffs

·         Sent 6 players overseas to continue their professional careers

2006:   Hired Ron Moore (former Detroit Piston) as new Head Coach

o    Missed the playoffs

o    Lost 2 players to overseas signings

o    Partnered with renowned Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. James M. Lee Sr. & Jr. “Official Physicians”

2007:   Changed name to the Jersey Express, to incorporate ALL of New Jersey

o    Moved the team to Drew University, Madison, NJ

o    Partnered with the NJ Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, in an effort to help offset childhood obesity

o    Partnered with several Not-for-Profit Organizations to help in the growth of our Communities

o    Participated in the playoffs

o    Lost 4 players to overseas signings

2008:   Hired Jerry “Ice” Reynolds as Head Coach

o    Renamed West Side Park, Newark, NJ our “Official” practice home

o    We are continuing our mission of becoming an intrical part of the Communities in which we play

o    Extended the relationship with team Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. James. Lee Sr. & Jr.

Elijah Thorpe & Dwayne Howell @ the ESPN Tibeca Sports Festival 09'


 2009:   Signed on to have ALL Home Games Broadcast LIVE via Newark Radio Series www.newarkradioseries.com

o    Finished our 4^th season in the ABA, by making the final 8 in the playoffs

o    Participated in the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Family Day

o    ABA signed a deal with NASCAR driver Danny O’QUINN to have the ABA LOGO on its Race Car and marketing material

*   Promoted long-time Assistant Coach Quaasim Austin to Head Coach (Irvington)

*   Hired Irvington H/S Alumnus Casaundra Smith as Assistant Coach (Newark)

*   ABA signed a Cable TV Deal with Versus TV www.versus.com
*Partnered with Newark Downtown Radio to webcast ALL home games www.newarkdowntownradio.com
*Announced East Orange Campus High School as our home venue
*2010:  Named Cassaundra Smith, Head Coach
*2009-2010 NORTHEAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS!
*FINAL 8 Playoff Appearance



*3 Players named to ABA All Star Team
*3 Players named to the ABA Rookie Team
*Ahmad Mosby named ABA League Rookie of the Year
*Devin Davis & Antoinne Morgano - All ABA Teams
*Participated in the ESPN/Tribeca Sports Family Fun Day



                      ABA Slam Dunk Contest



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