From the Detroit Shock to the Tulsa Shock….and now the Dallas Wings!
On Monday morning during a press conference at the Shock’s new home, the University of Texas Arlington, members of the WNBA and UTA community unveiled the new name of the now former Tulsa Shock.
The new @WNBA team in DFW… The Dallas Wings. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/5PIwMXc8V5
— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) November 2, 2015
On hand for the festivities included head coach Fred Williams, Baylor grad Odyssey Sims, guard Skylar Diggins, NBA COO Mark Tatum, Wings co-chairman Bill Cameron and Chris Christian, and UTA President Vistasp Karbhari. Here are some words from the WNBA (per Slam Magazine Online):
The Dallas Wings were introduced today by Full Court Partners, LLC, the ownership group for the WNBA team relocating to the DFW Metroplex for the 2016 season. The new name and team logo were revealed at a news conference and reception at College Park Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington, which will serve as the team’s home court in 2016
WNBA stars Skylar Diggins and Odyssey Sims, along with Dallas Wings Head Coach Fred Williams and NBA Deputy Commissioner & Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, joined the ownership group to reveal the much anticipated name and logo.
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Led by WNBA All-Star Diggins, leading scorer and Irving, Texas native Sims and 2015 WNBA All-Star Plenette Pierson, the Dallas Wings becomes the newest professional sports franchise in one of the most vibrant sports markets in the U.S.
“We are thrilled to bring the WNBA to the DFW Metroplex, home to some of the most passionate basketball fans in the world,” said Tatum. “As we prepare for our historic twentieth season, this is a very exciting time for the league and its teams, and we are pleased that the Dallas Wings will be part of the celebration.”
The move was announced earlier in the season, and there’s no doubt that there is a wealth of opportunities for growth (both fan base and business) in one of the largest sports markets in the nation. Prior to the announcement, co-owner Cris Christian and Skylar Diggins appeared on Good Day Fox 4 to talk about the move to Arlington and what fans can expect:
For season tickets, which officially go on sale Tuesday, November 3rd, call (817) 469-9464 or visit utatickets.com. Be sure to follow the franchise on Twitter at @DWingsHoops, on Facebook at Dallas Wings Basketball, and on Instagram at @DallasWingsBasketball.
