"This is what we've been waiting for," commented Art Alvarez, the Miami Tropics' team President and co-founder. "Our team has been practicing day in and day out. This may be our first year but I think we're ready to compete with the best."

The Miami Tropics, without having played a single game in the ABA, have been widely picked to win the ABA Championship this year and consistently rank in the top 2 in most major ABA preseason polls.

Facing the Tropics will be their neighbor to the north, the Palm Beach Imperials, a team led by former University of Virginia standout Lamont Carr, who also was the subject of a Disney Channel Move, Full Court Miracle.

"I'm not making any promises. But I'll tell you something, our guys are hungry and they are out for victory," stated Carr, who has been fielding his basketball team since last March.

The Imperials will have their home opener at the University Arena of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on November 21 against the Jacksonville Jam.

The two teams, both owned by the Imperiali Organization, www.imperiali.org, were founded to bring fan-friendly, affordable, ABA basketball here to South Florida.

About Miami Tropics
Founded by the Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org) in 2006, the Miami Tropics look to bring fan-friendly affordable ABA basketball to the community of Miami. The team is headed up by co-founder, Art "Pilin" Alvarez, a local community hero. The Tropics are entering into its inaugural season this November 2006, playing at the University Arena of Nova Southeastern University.

About Palm Beach Imperials
The Palm Beach Imperials (www.palmbeachimperials.com ) are Palm Beach's and Treasure Coast's only professional basketball team. The team looks to bring the worlds of music, entertainment, family and basketball to create a unique product for its fans. The team will play its inaugural season at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. The Imperials feature mostly local hometown talent. The team is majority owned by the Imperiali Organization.

About Imperiali Organization
Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org) is global development company, with diversified assets and holdings, connecting the leaders of tomorrow today. Currently the organization has taken interest in both in owned and operated businesses in the areas of internet search, public relations, merchandising, publishing, film, and sports as well as other non-affiliated companies. The Imperiali Organization is currently the official communications provider for Imperato For President 2008, www.daniel2008.com .

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