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League | Hoosier Hardwood Association 2021 The Basketball League 2022–present |
Founded | 2020 |
History | New Castle Knighthawks 2021 Indiana All-Americans 2022–present |
Location | New Castle, Indiana |
Team colors | |
Head coach | John Benson |
Ownership | Kent Benson, Bob Petty |
The Indiana All-Americans are a basketball team in New Castle, Indiana, and members of The Basketball League (TBL).
The New Castle NightHawks were a part of the Hoosier Hardwood Basketball Association, a league headed by former Indiana University great Kent Benson for the 2021 season. [1]
On November 10, 2021 The Basketball League announced the Henry County All-Americans for the 2022 season. [2]
The team was renamed as the Indiana All-Americans whose ownership includes former Indiana University great Kent Benson. It was also announced that Kellen Dunham signed up to play for the team. part of The Basketball League for the 2022 season. [3]
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