Pittsburgh Phantoms (ABA)
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The Pittsburgh Phantoms were an American professional basketball team whose office is based in the Pittsburgh suburb of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. The Phantoms were a member of the current American Basketball Association, and began play in December, 2009.[2] The Phantoms played their home games in Munhall, Pennsylvania at the Carnegie Library of Homestead - Athletic Club as well as the Langley High School Gymnasium.[3][4] Although the Phantoms intended to play games in the ABA during the 2010-11 season, no games were held. Despite problems with games not being held they did garner some fan support.
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Founded | 2009 |
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League | GPBL (planning stages) ABA (2009–10) |
Team history | Pittsburgh Phantoms (2009–2010) |
Based in | Elizabeth, Pennsylvania |
Arena | Carnegie Library of Homestead, Langley High School |
Colors | Black, gold, white |
Owner | Pittsburgh Professional Basketball Group (Bill Miller, Ted Miller, Lisa Matthews) |
Head coach | John Ashalou[1] |
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The Phantoms had originally planned to be a charter member of the Global Professional Basketball League before leaving for the ABA.[5]