There is confirmation that Detroit has lost its WNBA franchise. The new owner has confirmed the move to Tulsa:
“… “We’re thrilled to not only have a team, but one of the most successful teams in league history,” Bill Cameron said in the e-mail late Monday to the Tulsa World. “Under Coach Nolan Richardson, we’re eager to build upon this team’s success, and continue its winning tradition here in Tulsa.”
link: Detroit Shock’s new owner confirms team will move to Tulsa
additional link: Shock are moving to Tulsa
additional link: RIP Detroit Shock: Team reportedly headed for Tulsa
The Detroit Free Press reported yesterday that the players had been informed of the re-location to Tulsa. The population of Tulsa is under 400,000. It is a sad commentary on the Michigan economy that a much smaller population base can support a profession team better than Detroit.
Catherine Forsythe
[Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press/MCT]
[...] on 11 1st, 2009 | no responses In October of this year, the new ownership of the Detroit Shock moved the WNBA team to Tulsa. Now the Atlanta Dream may be under new [...]