Category: Team News

Kids in Costume Get in Free to Scream Game; Trick-or-Treat from Players

For our season opener on Saturday, Nov. 5, against the expansion Excelsior Springs Scream, we are inviting kids to hang on to their Halloween costumes and wear them to the game! With a paid adult admission, costumed kids will get into the game for FREE!

Additionally, after the game, kids will be able to trick-or-treat from Lyons players!

Join us in the Lyons Den on Nov. 5 for a 5 p.m. tipoff. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets available at:

https://indiana-lyons.ticketbud.com/indiana-lyons-vs-excelsior-springs-scream

Subscribe to Indiana Lyons on YouTube!

The Indiana Lyons are switching from Facebook Live to YouTube for livestreaming home and away games, and in order for us to do this, we need 1,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel.

We need EVERYONE to subscribe and to urge all your friends and family to subscribe, too!

Why not stick with Facebook Live, you ask? Because video viewership numbers on Facebook clearly show that we are not reaching our fans. Many of our fans don’t have or use Facebook.
It also requires a tremendous amount of time and effort to prepare for and execute a livestream. For away games, it’s very costly (fuel, hotel, food, time away from family, time off work during the playoffs). When the Facebook viewership is so low, it’s simply not worth it. Thus the move away from Facebook Live.
Our hope is that YouTube will allow us to reach a much broader and larger audience. We think the 1,000-subscriber threshold is going to be a good way to gauge interest in continued livestreams of our games. If we can get 1,000 subscribers by Nov, 4, 2022, that shows interest. If not, that tells us to focus our time and efforts elsewhere.
So use the hyperlink above or the QR code below to get to our channel, and subscribe now!

ABA Releases Preseason Power Rankings

The American Basketball Association (ABA) released its preseason Power Rankings on Oct. 19, 2022, for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The regular season begins on the first weekend of November. The Indiana Lyons’ first regular season game is on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. against the expansion Excelsior Springs Scream.

The Lyons have nine (9) games scheduled against five (5) ranked teams this season, including one at home against the defending ABA Champion and #1-ranked Steel City Yellow Jackets.

Three (3) members of the ABA Midwest Region are ranked this preseason: the defending Midwest Region Champion Music City Jazz, the Clarksville Phoenix, and the Indiana Lyons.

Pre-Season Power Rankings

(Teams in bold type are in the ABA Midwest Region)

1. Steel City Yellow Jackets (defending ABA Champions)
2. Chula Vista Suns
3. Chicago Fury
4. Team Trouble
5. Gulf Coast Hoopers
6. Wyoming Valley Clutch
7. Ohio Bruins
8. North Alabama War Dawgs
9. Palm Beach Stampede
10. Providence Pirates
11. Binghamton Bulldogs
12.San Francisco City Cats
13. Burning River Buckets
14. Las Vegas Royals
15. Chicago Knights
16. Garden State Warriors
17. Columbus Blackhawks
18. Clarksville Phoenix
19. Indiana Lyons
20. Tampa Bay Fury
21. Alamo City All Stars
22. Georgia Gwizzlies
23. Tucson Buckets
24. Texas Seraphin
25. Music City Jazz

What to Expect at an Indiana Lyons Game

Here in Hendricks County, Indiana, we are very fortunate to have an American Basketball Association (ABA) team that is based in Danville — the Indiana Lyons!

Today’s ABA is a relaunch of the original ABA that brought us teams like the Indiana Pacers, the Denver Nuggets, the San Antonio Spurs and the New York (now Brooklyn) Nets, along with players like Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, George McGinnis and Mel Daniels. ABA basketball is a high-scoring, quick-tempo game, and the current league even plays with a red, white and blue basketball like the original league did!

The Indiana Lyons joined the ABA in 2018, and I attended their first regular season game simply out of curiosity and because I love sports — especially minor league teams like the Indianapolis Indians, Indy Eleven and Indy Fuel.

I could write an entire column on why I generally prefer minor league sports to major league sports, but I’ll spare you and summarize instead. In addition to being much cheaper, I have a lot more fun at minor league sporting events because it’s a more personal experience than what the typical fan gets at a major league sporting event.

I have followed the Lyons since their inaugural season opener, and I’ve worked for the team for the past few seasons. I’ve got some pretty good insight to share with you about what to expect at a Lyons game.

(I also love spending the team owners’ money, so I have a special deal for you at the end of this post!)

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2022-23 Indiana Lyons Season Tickets Now Available

Season tickets for the Indiana Lyons 2022-23 campaign are now available!

The Lyons will host 3 preseason games and 13 regular season games between October 2022 and March 2023 against teams from Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri and Indiana.

Highlights of the 2022-23 schedule include preseason and regular season games against the ABA North Central Region Champion Burning River Buckets and rival Ohio Kings, as well as regular season games against the ABA Midwest Region Champion Music City Jazz, the perpetually highly-ranked Chicago Fury, and rivals Ohio Bruins and Clarksville Phoenix.

ABA newcomers Kentucky Cardinals and Carbondale Skulls will visit the Lyons Den for Midwest Region action, as will regional opponents Missouri Capitals and St. Louis Spirits. The Chi-Town Rebels will visit twice from Chicago, the Gary Sun Rays drop in from northwestern Indiana, and the Beaver County Indians will travel from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area to battle your Indiana Lyons.

Individual game tickets for the 2022-23 will remain $10 each, meaning that all 16 games would cost a fan $160.

Season ticket prices for the 2022-23 season are:

  • Season ticket: $125 (savings of $35)
  • Season tickets for a family of 3: $300 (savings of $115)
  • Season tickets for a family of 4: $325 (savings of $175)
  • Season tickets for seniors, active military and military veterans: $75 (savings of $5)

Season tickets will be available for purchase through Oct. 3, 2022. To purchase your 2022-23 season tickets, click here

Indiana Lyons 2022-23 Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2022-23 Indiana Lyons basketball team will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne Street, Danville, IN 46122.

Registration and a non-refundable $40 registration fee is required prior to tryouts ($65 on the day of tryouts). Registration fees are accepted through CashApp ($indianalyons).

Some of the information from registration will be used on our website if you are selected for the team (click here for an idea of what your profile might look like).

The 2022-23 Indiana Lyons will compete in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Preseason and regular season games are played on Saturdays and Sundays from October to mid-March. The ABA Playoffs are generally in late March or early April and can encompass some weekdays

Home games are played in Bosstick Gym. The team also travels to various cities around the country for away games.

Please contact Lyons co-owner and CEO Tyrone Brown at tyronebrown@indianalyons.com or at (317) 525-8380 with any questions.

Thank you and good luck!

How to Register for Tryouts

  1. Click here to fill out the online registration form.
  2. Submit $40 registration fee to $indianalyons via CashApp. (Registration is not complete until payment is received.)
  3. See you at Bosstick Gym on Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m.!

Indiana Lyons to Host Nighttime Golf Outing

The Indiana Lyons have announced plans to host a Nighttime Golf Outing at Prestwick Country Club in Avon on August 27 ahead of their 2022-23 season in the American Basketball Association (ABA).

The Indiana Lyons, based in Bosstick Gym in Danville, are entering their fifth season in the ABA, with preseason games in October and the regular season beginning in November.

For $80 per person, golfers will enjoy dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a round of golf with an Indiana Lyons player. The first 10 foursomes to register for the outing will also earn a special prize.

There will be contests, prizes, gifts, a raffle and more throughout the evening.

Proceeds from the golf outing will help offset costs for travel, lodging, uniforms and food for the players in the upcoming season.

The Lyons finished the 2021-22 season as finalists in the Midwest Region Tournament Championship Game and posted a 19-8 overall record, 15-2 at home. They were ranked No. 20 in the ABA.

In four years of existence, the Lyons have turned in four winning records, four appearances in the ABA Playoffs, the North Central Region Championship and an appearance in the ABA’s Final Eight Tournament last season, and runners-up in the Midwest Region after being moved there by the league in 2021-22.

The Lyons play their home games at Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne Street in Danville, affectionately known as the Lyons Den.

Facebook event

Downloadable Flyer and Registration Form (PDF)

Online tickets

Jordan Hidleburg Named as ABA All-Star Honorable Mention

The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced on April 4, 2022 that Indiana Lyons guard Jordan Hidleburg is an ABA All-Star Honorable Mention for the 2021-22 season.

Standing only 5’8″ tall, “The Bullet” — as nicknamed by John Coy of the Lyons Pride — was in the Top 3 on the team in several statistical categories this season: points, assists, steals, and 3-pointers made.

Jordan Hidleburg. (Photo by TOPPLevel Entertainment)

Hidleburg is a graduate of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, and this was his second season as a member of the Indiana Lyons. He attended college at Ivy Tech.

The Lyons finished the 2021-22 season as finalists in the Midwest Region Tournament Championship Game and posted a 19-8 overall record, 15-2 at home. They were ranked No. 20 in the ABA.

The Midwest Region is made up of teams from Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The Lyons are the only team from Indiana in the region. In addition to their regional schedule, the Lyons played against teams from Illinois and Ohio this season.

In four years of existence, the Lyons have turned in four winning records, four appearances in the ABA Playoffs, the North Central Region Championship and an appearance in the ABA’s Final Eight Tournament last season, and runners-up in the Midwest Region after being moved there by the league in 2021-22.

The Lyons play their home games at Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne Street in Danville, affectionately known as the Lyons Den. Learn more about the team, including their 2022-23 roster and schedule when they are released, at www.IndianaLyons.com or by following them on Facebook.

Preseason games generally begin in October, and the regular season lasts through mid-March, with the playoffs beginning immediately thereafter.

Source: https://realabaleague.com/aba-all-stars-announced/

Dillon Ware Named 2022 ABA All-Star

DANVILLE, IN – The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that Indiana Lyons forward Dillon Ware has been named to the ABA 2nd Team West All-Stars for the 2021-22 season. Ware is a 2020 graduate of Danville Community High School.

Ware led the Danville-based Indiana Lyons with 439 points, averaging over 23 points per game this season. He ranked second on the team in both blocks (18) and rebounds (127), averaging 7.5 boards per game. His 67 assists, nearly 4 per game, were good for third on the Lyons.

“Dillon is a great young man on and off the court, and I’m beyond blessed to have the opportunity to coach him,” said Lyons head coach Jamarr Keglar. “I’m elated that the league is beginning to see, recognize, and appreciate him the way I do – as one of the best. It’s only the beginning for him, though, and I look forward to helping and watching him continue to better himself. Only up from here!”

Dillon Ware. (Photo by TOPPLevel Entertainment)

Ware is the son of Chadd Ware and Vanessa Mitchell, both of Danville. This is his second season with the Indiana Lyons after playing basketball at DCHS and for a season at IU Kokomo. He is well-known among Lyons fans for his frequent and emphatic dunks during games.

The ABA is comprised of more than 150 teams throughout North America and Japan and includes nearly 2,000 players. Through his ABA All-Star selection, Ware has been identified as one of the top 20 – or top 1% – of all players in the league.

Ware was the only player in the ABA Midwest Region to be selected as a first- or second-team All-Star.

The Midwest Region is made up of teams from Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The Lyons are the only team from Indiana in the region. In addition to their regional schedule, the Lyons played against teams from Illinois and Ohio this season.

The Lyons finished the 2021-22 season as finalists in the Midwest Region Tournament Championship Game and posted a 19-8 overall record, 15-2 at home. They were ranked No. 20 in the ABA.

In four years of existence, the Lyons have turned in four winning records, four appearances in the ABA Playoffs, the North Central Region Championship and an appearance in the ABA’s Final Eight Tournament last season, and runners-up in the Midwest Region after being moved there by the league in 2021-22.

The Lyons play their home games at Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne Street in Danville, affectionately known as the Lyons Den. Learn more about the team, including their 2022-23 roster and schedule when they are released, at www.IndianaLyons.com or by following them on Facebook.

Preseason games generally begin in October, and the regular season lasts through mid-March, with the playoffs beginning immediately thereafter.

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As the American Basketball Association prepares for this season’s ABA Finals and All-Star Game, they are making the first player announcements for this season.
There will be 6 teams total plus Honorable Mentions: 1st Team East and West, 2nd Team East and West, 3rd Team East and West. The ABA has tried to pick the best players from the best teams and ended up with over 100 nominations. The talent in the ABA is exceptional.
The ABA will be updating the the listings of 3rd team and honorable mentions at a later time. All 30 players will receive a jersey.
EAST ALL STARS
1st Team
Wyoming Valley Clutch   Peter Alexis   Center   28.2ppg, 12.2rpg
Georgia Soul    Chris Washington   PF   26ppg, 14.6rpg
Jacksonville Giants   Maurice Mickens   G    25ppg   7 apg
Baldwin County Hoopers   Calvin “Zeus” Dade   27ppg, 13rpg
North Alabama War Dawgs   Chase Sturdivant   G  17.5ppg, 7.2rpg
2nd Team
Providence Pirates  Shane DeRosa  C  25.7ppg, 7.1apg
Mobile Jesters  Tycal Thrash   G   26ppg, 8apg, 3spg
Garden State Warriors   Chris Moseley  F   17ppg, 10rpg,  3bpg
Binghamton Bulldogs   Ralph Williams   G   18.8ppg, 9.6apg, 5.4rpg
Columbus Blackhawks,  Rashad Faust,  F   39ppg, 17rpg, 5bpg

WEST ALL STARS
1st Team
Chula Vista Suns   Ryan Carter   G   50ppg
Team Trouble  Josh Allen F   23.5ppg, 8.7rpg
Chicago Fury  Armani Chaney G  25.5ppg, 9.3rpg
Steel City Yellow Jackets   Antonio Reddic  F   35ppg, 8rpg
Ohio Bruins   Jay Farrow   F  33.1ppg, 8.5rpg
2nd Team
Texas Seraphin   Bryant Evans   G   18.8ppg,  8.9rpg, 5.9apg
Alamo City All Stars Joseph Jackson  F   16.7ppg, 15.4rpg, 6.4apg
Tucson Buckets, Kaylon Tippins   F   40ppg, 9rpg, 4bpg
Indiana Lyons   Dillon Ware   F   25ppg, 7.1rpg
Chula Vista Suns   Ryan Smith   C   20ppg, 15rpg