Tycoon Tidbits "Gut Check"

By Mike Senters - Saturday Feb. 2, 2008
Desoto, Tx.

Down by four with :38 seconds remaining, the Texas Tycoons rallied to defeat an assembly of Texas Pro Stars by the score of 101-99. Recently, the Tycoons have filled open dates on the ABA schedule with inter-league games. However, something about this game was different.

Insisting that they would defeat the Tycoons, this particular group of veteran players were relentless in their effort to schedule games versus the third ranked team in the ABA. Consequently, the Tycoons' opposition loaded its roster with several players that boast European, LNBP, Cibacopa, CBA and WBA playing experience. In addition, the Tycoons were playing without a number of key players that were either released or out with the flu.

The Tycoons needed someone to step up in a major way. While posting a triple double, Point Guard Mario Kinsey may have played his best game as a Tycoon. The former Kansas signee lead the way with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Randall Williams controlled the glass with 16 rebounds. Ty Thomas, Steven Dunn and Donald Gray added 18, 14, and 15 points respectively.

But in the final seconds, a new acquisition sealed the win for the Tycoons. During a game changing possession, the Tycoons' Tee Hill blocked a shot from underneath the basket all the way out to the three point line! The long block served as an outlet pass which ignited a Tycoons' fast break. After the big block, Hill sprinted from the defensive post to the offensive glass, rebounding the Tycoons' missed shot. Hill was fouled on his put back dunk attempt.

With the game and bragging rights on the line, Hill calmly stepped up and nailed both free throws. The 15-1 Texas Tycoons survived a scare, but truly played as a team and got better in the process. The Tycoons would like to thank the Desoto Elite Jr. Cheerleaders for an excellent halftime performance alongside the Lady Tycoon dancers. Special thanks to the Source Magazine, Down Magazine, Skinny Deville of Platinum recording hip hop group the Nappy Roots and MTV Jams regular Tabi Bonney for their attendance and support of the Tycoons.

Next up for the Tycoons is a Feb 9th road game vs. the powerful Manchester Millrats!

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The Texas Tycoons have terminated the contracts of forwards Tyrone Rayson and Chris Williams.

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Tycoons win over Bahamas

By Mike Senters - Desoto, TX -1/19/08 The Texas Tycoons out gunned the ABA Bahamas squad by the score of 132-103. After defeating the Bahama All Pro Show by 74 points the previous night, the Tycoons suffered through it lowest attendance of the season for the rematch.The Tycoons, now 12 - 1 on the season, will look to solidify its remaining schedule with quality opponents regardless of league affiliation.

The Tycoons play their next home game on January 26th at the DeSoto Town Center 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115. For more information on the Texas Tycoons, please visit www.txtycoons.com or call 214-336-4313

Texas Tycoons improve to 9-1

By Marshall Murove - December 29, 2007

Desoto, TX -12/29/07 Desoto, TX - The ABA's Texas Tycoons defeated the UBL's Texas Wranglers, 106-104, in a well fought inter-league basketball game Saturday night. In front of a home crowd of 476, Andre Heard was the Tycoons' most outstanding player with 27 points, 7 assists and 2 steals. Mario Kinsey also had a great game with 22 points and 5 assists. The Tycoons play their next home game on January 19th at the DeSoto Town Center 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115. For more information on the Texas Tycoons, please visit www.txtycoons.com or call 214-336-4313

Tycoons soundly defeat Whirlwinds

By Jean-Paul Afif - December 06, 2007

Midland, TX - The Texas Tycoons defeated the West Texas Whirlwinds last night on the road in Midland Texas by 61pts, and a final score of 139-78. Tyrone Rayson (6'6''-F-80, college: East Central) led all scorers with 34 points in 24 minutes, while the Tycoons played tough nose defense, and team ball on offense with 8 out of 10 Tycoon players putting up double digits on the road.

Texas Tycoons New Head Coach Jean-Paul Afif was quoted as saying "I am really proud of my guys, they played hard all game long regardless of the score. They were all on the same page together defensively, and played team ball on offense. They executed plays and calls on both sides of the floor, and didnt let the officials, the road trip, or anything else take their focus off the task at hand. We are really starting to come together as a team, and it is always good do get a convincing win on the road."

All 10 Tycoons contributed on a number of different levels whether, offensively, defensively, rebounding, getting loose balls, assists, or just being a leader and helping to run the team while on the floor. The Tycoons came out with a well balanced attack of 10 players who all averaged about 24 minutes each for the game, and had some impressive stats: Tyrone Rayson 34pts, Donald Gray (6'6''-F-84, college: N.Mexico Highlands) 20pts, Mario Kinsey (6'2''-G-82, college: Sam Houston St.) 19pts, Randall Williams (6'8''-F/C-82, college: Tarleton St.), Ty Thomas (6'6''-F, college: Concordia-St.Paul), and Jonathan Young (6'3''-G-84, college: Schreiner) all contributed 13pts respectively. Newcomer Chris Johnson (6'2''-G, college: Tarleton St.) pitched in 11pts, followed closely by fellow newcomer Andre Heard (6'3''-G-83, college: Binghamton) with 10pts. Point Guard Melvin Mitchell (6'2''-G, college: Cameron) really set the tone for the Tycoons with his fundamental on ball defense, and 14 assists on offense, really taking over the point guard role, and leading his team running the offenses and getting everyone involved. Othello Alford (5'11''-G-84, college: SW Oklahoma St.) pushed the tempo while in the game, and is possibly one of the most athletic guards for his size in the ABA.

The Tycoons were without starting forward Jai Pradia (6'6''-F-79, college: Pittsburg St.) who is playing in the FIBA Americas "Americas League" being held in Puerto Rico. Starting guard Brandon Lee (6'2''-G, agency: ProSportsCareers, college: Tarleton St.) was also out during the game and helped with player substitutions, and rotations.

The Tycoons face the West Texas Whirlwinds again tonight, but this time at home, and are expecting the same outcome, if not better. Come join us tonight at home, Saturday December 08, 2007 tip off is at 7:15pm DeSoto Town Center 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 visit us at www.txtycoons.com or call 214-336-4313 for more information.

December 04, 2007

Texas Tycoons announce roster update

Desoto, TX -The ABA Texas Tycoons have terminated the contracts of forward Kyle Byrd (LSU/Shreveport) and guard Benny West (Howard Payne). For more information please contact the Tycoons at 214-336-4313 or visit txtycoons.com

Texas Tycoons push winning streak to 3 games

By Marshall Murove - November 17, 2007

Desoto, TX -The Texas Tycoons pushed their winning streak to 3 games with a 119-117 win over the Houston Takers on Saturday night in Desoto, Texas. The most outstanding Tycoon players of the game were Tyrone Rayson and Jonathan Young. Tyrone led with 32 points and 13 rebounds followed by Jonathan who had 26 points. Jai Pradia also deserves a worthy mention for a 17 point effort ,10 rebounds and a game winning block in the fourth quarter as the game clock wound down.The 3-0 Tycoons will play their fourth game on Saturday November 24th at the Desoto Town Center at 7:15pm. For more information please contact the Tycoons at 214-336-4313 or visit txtycoons.com

Texas Tycoons impressive in 124-84 win over the West Texas Whirlwinds

By Marshall Murove - November 10, 2007

Desoto, TX - The Texas Tycoons were impressive in their 124-84 win over the West Texas Whirlwinds on Friday night in Desoto, Texas. The leading scorers for the Tycoons were Tyrone Rayson and Jonathan Young, both of whom had 24 points each. Another notable Tycoon player of the game was Mario Kinsey who had 15 points, 10 assists and 6 steals. The 2-0 Tycoons will play their second home game on Saturday November 17th at the Desoto Town Center at 7:15pm. For more information please contact the Tycoons at 214-336-4313.