Newark, NJ April 19, 2012 – Jersey Express Guard Devon Young to participate in the 2013 ABA All Star Game.  Young led the team in scoring, averaging 20ppg in his rookie season with the Express.

Young, effectionately known as 'Devo' by his teammates, is a 6'3 guard, with NBA 3pt shooting range, who has the ability to go into the post, and over-power his opponent.  He's a consistent scorer, with a strong, smooth game.  He's ready for his National debut!  For more information on Devon Young, log onto www.jerseyexpress.net, and click on player stats, roster, and pictures.

The ABA Annual All Star Game will be held in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, April 20th @ 3pm, and will be hosted by Ron Hicks of the Chicago Steam.  There will be a 3point shooting contest, slam-dunk contest, and a special Women's WABA game, featuring the Chicago Lady Steam vs Indy Drive.

The Jersey Express finished the 2012-2013 season in 5th place League-wide in the ABA.  After making it to the Elite 8, and advancing to the Eastern Region Final, the Express fell to the South Carolina Warriors 85-89, in South Carolina.

To schedule an appearance, or for information on sponsorships or fundraising, forward your requests to: info@jerseyexpress.net.

April, 7th 2013 – Myrtle Beach, SC: Express fall to South Carolina 85-89!  http://youtu.be/zhxfR0FTdS0

Hackettstown, N.J. (March 20, 2013) – The Jersey Express defeated the Richmond Elite, in Richmond, VA 115-107, to advance to the Elite 8, of the ABA Playoffs.  This was the only game between these 2 teams, and the Express were prepared for a battle, being on hostile territory, and making its first true road game of the season.

Jersey Express guard Ja’Shon Mixon lead the way, with a tremendous stat line, with 32pts, 10rbds, 6asts and 3stls.  Center Almin Hodzic added 24pts, and guard Devon Young finished with a strong 21pts.  MIxon saved his first double-double of the season for one of the biggest games of his career.

Ja'Shon Mixon   - 32pts, 10rbds, 6asts & 3stls**
Almin Hodzic     - 24pts, 5rbds
Devon Young    - 21pts, 5rbds, 4asts & 2stls**
Brian Wilson      - 10pts & 8rbds
Charles Smith    – 9pts & 15rbds**

Jason Smith      – 8pts, 7asts, 2stls

Jamal Webb      – 6pts, 8rbds, 5asts, 2stls

Edgardo Torres – 5pts

Corey Chandler – DNP

Justin Hamilton – DNP

Next up for the Express is a trip to the Elite 8, in South Carolina, against a yet to be determined opponent.  The goal is to reach the Final 4, in Jacksonville, FL, being held from April 11^th thru April 15th. The finals will be the best of 3 series that will be Nationally Televised.  The last Professional Basketball Championship won for NJ, was the ABA Nets, here’s a chance for history to repeat itself!  ABA Championship MVP then was Julius ‘Dr J’ Irving, who will it be this time?

The Jersey Express is running a playoff fundraising campaign on Indiegogo, @ http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jersey-express-playoff-fundraiser/wdgt/2409363  to help with their travel expenses during their run to the ABA Championship.

For more information on the Jersey Express, please log onto www.jerseyexpress.net. Join our Jersey Express Professional Basketball ‘Official’ Fan Page on Face Book, or follow us on Twitter @jerseyexpress.  For information on the ABA, click here: www.ABAlive.com.     

Hackettstown, N.J. (Sunday, March 10, 2013) – The Jersey Express advance to the round of 16, with a convincing 101-76 win over division rival the Staten Island Vipers, to claim the Northeast Division Title.  In the potential final home game of the season for the Express, they put on an exhibition of tough team play, and a defensive tenacity that carried them to the win.

In a win or go home game, the Express clearly came to win, and defend home court, with their sights set on the final four in Jacksonville, FL.  The 1^st qtr ended with the Express up 27-21, with Jamal Webb leading the Express with 7pts, as both teams were a bit tight.  The 2^nd qtr set the tone for how well they work as a team, as 6 players for the Express scored, leading to a halftime score of 51-43.

After the half, the Express, playing aggressive defense, began to turn it up, leading to 6 players scoring, and sharing the ball.  On 9 field goals, the Express had 7 assists is the qtr alone.  The 4^th qtr it was all Express, led by Jamal Webb’s 12pts, Devon young’s 8, and Ja’Shon Mixon’s tenacious defense on Vipers scoring guard Kareem Collins, who was held to 8pts.  Mixon’s defense was the catalyst, leading to steal, after steal, and fast break, after break. 

‘This was the most complete game that we’ve played this season!  Our individual and team defense, led to so many scoring opportunities for us, and we were able to utilize our depth.  Coach Ortiz has stressed how much talent this team has, all season.  We’re a very deep team, there could be a different scoring leading every game for us.  In this game it was Jamal Webb leading us with 27.  Ja’Shon Mixon lead our defense, shutting down there deadliest scoring option in the process; stated interim head coach Marsha Blount.

Next up for the Express is a 2^nd round game against the Richmond Elite on Saturday, March 16^th, in Richmond, VA.

The Express are running a playoff fundraising campaign on Indiegogo, @ http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jersey-express-playoffs-fundraiser to help with their travel expenses during their run to the ABA Championship.

For more information on the Jersey Express, please log onto www.jerseyexpress.net. Join our Jersey Express Professional Basketball ‘Official’ Fan Page on Face Book, or follow us on Twitter @jerseyexpress.  For information on the ABA, click here: www.ABAlive.com.     

Hackettstown, N.J. (Sunday, March 3, 2013) – The Jersey Express fell to the Cleveland AmPro 121-119, Saturday night, in a highly contested, exciting contest, that came down to a last second follow-up lay-up.  Final home game of the season, Saturday @3pm –Vs- Staten Island.

The Express played one of their toughest opponents of the season, and the first non-division team to date.  The game was delayed 45 minutes, awaiting the arrival of the officials, so the Express staff entertained the crowd with a few games with the kids. 

Cleveland got off to a quick start in the 1^st quarter, going up 14-4, before the Express roared back to end the quarter down 27-29, with Ja’Shon Mixon leading the way with 11.  The 2^nd quarter was much like the 1^st, with both teams shot it with extreme accuracy, with Ricky Jackson leading Cleveland with 12, and Mixon with 7, for an Express 55-54 lead at half.

The Express lead 90-86 at the end of the 3^rd quarter, led by SuQuan Gary’s 7pts, and Ricky Jackson led Cleveland with 13 in the quarter.  The 4^th quarter was the most exciting game of the year, with 12 lead changes, and 7 coming in the final 3 minutes of the game.  Express guard Devon Young had 11, and Nate Barnes, and Eric McPherson tallied 12 apiece for Cleveland.  With 15 seconds remaining, and the Express trailing 117-119, Jason Smith drove hard to the basket, for a layup, to tie the game at 119.  Cleveland inbounded, with 7 seconds remaining to Barnes, who put up a 3 pointer for an air ball, but Darrell Parker was there for the follow-up layup with 1 second to seal the win 121-119.

‘This game was the most entertaining game I’ve been involved in, and I know the fans, and the players enjoyed it.  We’re a very young team, and I know that as a team, the players have learned from this defeat.  My goal, in sitting in for Coach Ortiz, is to continue what he started, and get them, not only into the playoffs, but to advance.  With that, we have to continue to grow, and I feel that the experience gained, will help us to do just that; stated team owner Marsha Blount.

Our FINAL home game will be on Saturday, March 9th @ 3pm at Centenary College, 715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, NJ.   Join us, as we prepare for the playoffs!  We want to thank our fans for their support, with a Final game 2 for 1 ONLINE ONLY Special.  Pre-purchase tickets here: http://expressvssivipers.eventbrite.com/?ref=ecount.

General admission only $10 for adults, only $5 for kids, students and seniors!

For more information on the Jersey Express, please log onto www.jerseyexpress.net. Join our Jersey Express Professional Basketball ‘Official’ Fan Page on Face Book, or follow us on Twitter @jerseyexpress.  For information on the ABA, click here: www.ABAlive.com.