America East Conference has agreed to extend its partnership with Anaconda Sports through the 2009-10 season. Under the agreement, Anaconda's The Rock will be the Official Basketball of the 2010 America East Men's and Women's Basketball Championships.
The Rock, which has been the Official Ball of the men's championship since 2002 and was adopted as the Official Ball of the women's championship last year, will be used exclusively in all men's and women's championship games in 2010.
"America East is very pleased to continue its relationship with Anaconda Sports," said Patrick Nero, Commissioner of America East. "Anaconda's products are top notch and the level of customer service we receive is unmatched. They have been a great partner since the early part of this decade and we expect that to continue."
"We are extremely happy to keep the America East Men's and Women's Championships on our growing list of Division I Conferences in the Northeast," said Les Lombardi, Vice President of Anaconda Sports. America East joins the MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), NEC (Northeast Conference) and the Patriot League as The Rock's part of March Madness®."
Anaconda Sports is home of "The Rock" basketball and is one of the country's largest independent sporting goods companies. Visit their website www.anacondasports.com to find out more.