Energy to hold third tryout, Friday, September 3, 2010
Aug 10th
The third tryout for the East Kentucky Energy will be at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. Players trying out must sign a waiver. There is a $100 fee.
The Energy has several spots available on the roster for the upcoming season. Don’t miss your chance to play professional basketball!
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September 3 · 1:30pm – 4:00pm
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| Location | Kentucky Basketball Academy
273 Ruccio Way
Lexington, KY
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The East Kentucky Energy is featured as the Pike County Chamber of Commerce business of the week
Aug 9th
[source: Pike County Chamber of Commerce]
Chamber welcomes professional basketball to eastern Kentucky: East Kentucky Energy
Two local businessmen have brought professional basketball back to the mountains.Tommy Hamilton, owner of Champs Sports Bar and Grill and Jerry Boggs, Editor for the Appalachian News-Express, have joined forces to bring the American Basketball Association back to Pike County with East Kentucky Energy Basketball.
“We’re very excited to help bring professional basketball back to Eastern Kentucky,” said Boggs.
The Energy will take the court in December, 2010 and will provide first class basketball and entertainment while spreading the message of the importance of Eastern Kentucky’s to America’s energy needs.
“Our goal is to win championships while involving our players, coaches and entire staff in supporting local business and spreading our message of the importance of coal and energy as being a vital part of our future,” said Hamilton.
East Kentucky Energy tryout [New Location]
Jun 28th
The East Kentucky Energy recently signed Neil Rasnake after the professional basketball veteran impressed during the team’s first tryout held in May.
With five players on the roster, the Energy is continuing to evaluate talent.
Aspiring professional players will get a second opportunity to compete for a contract on July 17. The team’s second tryout will be held at Pikeville College Gym, beginning at 3 p.m. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. More >
The (Daniel) Price is right
May 29th
Daniel Price
Energy signs a pair of former PC guards
Daniel Price wanted professional basketball in Pikeville just as much or more than anybody.
He tried to move his Mississippi Blues organization up here last year, but was unsuccessful. Price was the 2009/2010 ABA defensive player of the year, a ABA Western Conference All-Star and averaged 25.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, four assists and three steals per game this past season. So when given the chance to sign with the ABA’s East Kentucky Energy, Price jumped at the chance to return here to play.
“It’s always a good thing when I can come back to Pikeville and play,” Price said. “I love it here and I am happy there is a pro organization back here.”
Energy to hold open tryouts May 22
May 11th
The East Kentucky Energy is looking for the best basketball players the region has to offer.
The American Basketball Association expansion franchise in Pikeville will be holding its first open tryout on May 22 at the Pikeville High School gym.
“We know how much talent there is in Eastern Kentucky and we’re excited about getting a chance to see some of the great players this region has produced in action,” said team co-founder Tom Hamilton.
The Energy will begin its inaugural season in the quickly-growing ABA in December and will play a 30-game regular-season schedule against other regional ABA teams.
“Kentucky is the heart of the basketball world and the ABA is evidence of that,” said Energy co-founder Jerry Boggs. “The Owensboro Bisons won the league title two years ago and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals this year, where they were defeated by the eventual league runner-up, the Bluegrass Stallions.
“We’re looking forward to being part of that tradition and we are confident that the players from Eastern Kentucky can not only compete at that level, but flourish.”
The tryout will be open to all interested players. Those trying out must sign a waiver and pay a $100 registration fee. Boggs and Hamilton say they are optimist about finding talented players during the tryout.
“We are rooting this team in the community and part of that is combing the area for local players who can compete at the ABA level,” said Hamilton. “We already have Paintsville alum and a Pike County teacher on the roster in J.R. VanHoose. We’re going to be announcing more players with local ties in coming weeks.
“The Energy is truly going to be Eastern Kentucky’s team.”
Inaugural Golf Tournament Entry Form Now Available [New Date]
Apr 28th
Let’s build the energy!
StoneCrest Golf Course
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Registration and breakfast at 8 a.m.
Tee Time at 9 a.m.
Bag lunch at turn
Dinner to be served at
completion of tournament!
For more information please call:
Tom Hamilton (606) 213-2461
Jerry Boggs (606) 213-2452
J.R. VanHoose Joins the Energy
Mar 31st
J.R. VanHoose is flanked by East Kentucky Energy co-founders Jerry Boggs (left) and Tom Hamilton on Friday as the 1998 Mr. Basketball winner was announced as the first player to sign with the expansion franchise, set to beging play in the American Basketball Association next season.
On the heels of Shelby Valley bringing home Pike County’s first state basketball championship, another former state champion is taking to the court in Pikeville.
J.R. VanHoose, who led Paintsville to the 1996 state championship, signed recently to continue his basketball career with the East Kentucky Energy.
“I am excited to be playing professional basketball again, and very happy that it will be in Eastern Kentucky where I began playing basketball many years ago,” said VanHoose. “It is my hope that the Energy will be a franchise that is around for a very long time and represent the different communities in Eastern Kentucky in a professional manner.”
VanHoose was selected as Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 1998 and remains one of the best prep players in state history. He is one of only three players in Kentucky history to record more than 3,000 points and 2,000 rebounds in his career.
The 6-foot-9 forward/center was named one of the 50 greatest players ever to play in the Sweet 16, joining the likes of Rex Chapman, Allan Houston and Wes Unseld.
VanHoose also made history during a stellar career at Marshall University. He was elected to the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008 and ranks in the top 10 all-time in seven statistical categories, including No. 2 all-time in career rebounds and fifth all-time in career points. More >
Inaugural Golf Tournament coming soon
Mar 12th
The East Kentucky Energy will be hosting the inaugural East Kentucky Energy Mountaintop Golf Classic on May 26 at scenic Stonecrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. To find out more about sponsorships or to register a 4-some for the tournament, contact Jerry Boggs at (606) 213-2452 or Tom Hamilton at (606) 213-2461.
More Information:
WYMT-TV feature on the Energy’s recent press conference.
Feb 15th
Professional basketball to return to eastern KY – MacKenzie Bates Reports
The Energy is Building!
Jan 8th
The East Kentucky Energy Official website is up and running.
The Energy is East Kentucky’s newest professional basketball franchise. The Energy will take the floor in the fall of 2010, presenting a fun, family-friendly and top-notch basketball product at an affordable price.
The Energy is East Kentucky’s team and is committed to representing the values of our fan base. The Energy is also committed to promoting East Kentucky and the importance our region plays in fueling our country on a daily basis.
The Energy is building. Jump on board!
Thanks for visiting!
