AND1 Announces Partnership with National Junior Basketball

AND1 is pleased to announce the partnership with National Junior Basketball of Anheim, California.  AND1 will be the exclusive footwear and apparel sponsor for all of the NJB leagues and camps.  NJB has blossmed to over 25,000 participants in their leagues in 6 states.  AND1 is looking forward to the opportunity of outfitting all of these players.

Ross Harms, Director of AND1 TEAM Basketball says, "I am very pleased that AND1 can be associated with such a tremendous organization.  NJB gives back to the community and it gives AND1 a chance to be involved with an organization that provides a safe environment for participants to learn the game of basketball and to hone their skills.  We hope this is the start of a wonderful, long term relationship with National Junior Basketball."

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Founded in 1993, AND1 makes basketball footwear and apparel for players with serious game.  The company that first made its mark in the apparel industry with a line of "in your face" trash talk tee shirts now offers a complete product line for basketball players, including performance shoes, shorts, tees, sleeveless tees, pants, team uniforms, licensed collegiate gear and accessories.  Brand revenues have grown from $1 million in 1993 to $175 million in 2003.  AND1 footwear and apparel is sold in more than 130 territories around the world and worn by the New Zealand, Slovenian and Puerto Rican national basketball teams in addition to two-time NBA All-Stars Stephon Marbury (New York Knicks) and Ben Wallace (Detroit Pistons) and star of the AND1 Mix Tape, Volume One, Rafer Alston (Toronto Raptors) as well as Jason "White Chocolate" Williams (Memphis Grizzlies).  For more information, visit www.and1.com.

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