Anderson Champions
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| Anderson Champions | |
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| Founded | 2006 |
| League | ABA 2006-present |
| Team History | Anderson Champions (5-6)2006-present |
| Arena | Anderson High School Wigwam |
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| Based in | Anderson, Indiana |
| Team Colors | Red, White, Blue |
| Owner | Jesse J. Wilkerson Jamie Wilkerson |
| Head Coach | Ray Tolbert |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division Titles | 0 |
| Cheerleaders | Lady Champions |
| Mascot | Champ |
The Anderson Champions are a team in the American Basketball Association who began play in 2006. The team was acquired by Jesse J Wilkerson. They play at the Anderson High School Wigwam. The team has gained the backing of the City of Anderson, local businesses, and many area churches and has confirmed play at both the Wigwam and the local Anderson High School.
Bobby Wilkerson from the 1976 Indiana University NCAA Championship team that was coached by Bobby Knight. He played for the NBA teams Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Bobby (Wilkerson) and Ray Tolbert, the coach, both have championship experience. Ray Tolbert won a NCAA Championship with Isaiah Thomas in 1981. Both Bobby and Ray played in the NBA for a total of just under 20 years.
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