HORNETS TO REVEAL NAME AND LOGO OF NEW NBA D-LEAGUE FRANCHISE ON DEC. 29
New Team To Begin Play In Greensboro, N.C., In 2016-17
December 21, 2015 – The Charlotte Hornets will reveal the name and logo of their new NBA D-League franchise on Tuesday, December 29, during the intermission between the women’s and men’s championship games of the 40th Anniversary HAECO Invitational presented by NewBridge Bank at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center. The on-court unveiling will take place at approximately 6:45 p.m. and will feature Hornets players and executives, as well as Hugo the Hornet, the Honey Bees and special guests.
The new D-League team will begin play with the 2016-17 season and will host 24 home games at the Pavilion at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, which will be renovated into a basketball fieldhouse.
Ticket information and pricing for the team will be announced in January 2016. Fans interested in season tickets can visit hornets.com/dleague and place deposits of $25 per seat to gain season-ticket priority.