The ABA Jacksonville Giants open the season at home Saturday December 3, 2011 against the Gulf Coast Flash, number 2 ranked team last season. Game starts at 7:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Giants should be stronger this year as they have added several new players to the team. A few new members: Former Duke star and NBA player, Christian Laettner, joins the team. Leading the ABA in scoring last season, Dwayne Jackson, averaged 34 points a game in 22 games for the Heartland Prowl. Jackson will help Jacksonville in the scoring department. Sherard Reddick, played center for the Savannah Storm last season. Reddick the center/forward played in the ABA All-Star game on February 26, 2011 in Jacksonville, scored 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 19 minutes of action. According to Coach Waters, two players from the top ranked S. E. Texas have joined the Giants.
Fans will get to see an up-tempo game December 3, as both teams utilize the fast break. It should be a high scoring game with lots of dunks.
