The Indiana All-Americans are a basketball team in New Castle, Indiana, and members of The Basketball League (TBL).

Indiana All-Americans
LeagueHoosier Hardwood Association
2021
The Basketball League
2022–present
Founded2020
HistoryNew Castle Knighthawks
2021
Indiana All-Americans
2022–present
LocationNew Castle, Indiana
Team colors     
Head coachJohn Benson
OwnershipKent Benson, Bob Petty

History

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The New Castle NightHawks were a part of the Hoosier Hardwood Basketball Association, a league headed by former Indiana University great Kent Benson for the 2021 season.[1]

On November 10, 2021 The Basketball League announced the Henry County All-Americans for the 2022 season.[2]

The team was renamed as the Indiana All-Americans whose ownership includes former Indiana University great Kent Benson. It was also announced that Kellen Dunham signed up to play for the team. part of The Basketball League for the 2022 season.[3]

Current roster

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Indiana All-Americans roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
F --   Bentley, Trevon 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 29 – (1995-04-09)9 April 1995
G --   Dunham, Kellen 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 31 – (1993-01-18)18 January 1993
F --   Edmondson, Isaac 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg)
PG --   Jackson, Lewis 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 35 – (1989-09-20)20 September 1989
G --   Johnson, Taishaun 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 176 lb (80 kg) 30 – (1994-07-28)28 July 1994
F --   Kelly, Nijay 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
SG --   Larson, Aaron 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 31 – (1993-01-01)1 January 1993
G --   Leavell, Tim 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg)
F --   Little, Emmanuel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
F --   Morse, Marquez 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
G/F --   Sellers, Sean 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 29 – (1995-04-09)9 April 1995
G/F --   Hinton, Logan 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 23 – (2001-11-20)20 November 2001
Head coach
  •   John Benson

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

References

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  1. ^ "Hoosier Hardwood Semi Pro Basketball Press Conference". ExcelHSports. December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "FORMER MR. BASKETBALL, KENT BENSON AND BOB PETTY BRING ALL-AMERICANS PRO BASKETBALL TEAM TO INDIANA". TBL. November 13, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  3. ^ Weik, Travis (November 13, 2021). "Ho'All-American' days returning to Henry County; Local basketball icon Benson introduces new professional team for a new league". The Courior News. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
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