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PH: 248-645-2278 • FAX: 248-920-0482 www.detroitpanthers.com

2007-2008 Sponsorship Package

Bart E. Scott

Bart Scott became a co-shareholder of the Detroit Panthers during its inaugural season last year and has played an instrumental role in the business operations of the organization. He is a 2006-07 National Football League All Pro linebacker with the Baltimore Ravens which earned him a trip to Honolulu to play in the 2007 Pro Bowl Football Game. Bart, a native Detroiter, graduated from Detroit Southeastern High School where he was elected First-team All-State as a senior. Additionally, Bart was a 2-time All-Conference selection where he competed in football, basketball, baseball and tennis. Bart received an Athletic Scholarship (football) to Southern Illinois State University (Carbondale, Illinois) where he was a three starter and graduated from the School of Economics. Bart participated as a guest coach in a Gatorade Jr. Training Camp during the 2003 season. He attended the ESPN Play Your Way Sports Gear Drive Kick-Off at ESPNZone Baltimore in May of 2004. Bart was part of Comcast, Team ESPN, the Corporate Outreach program for ESPN, and ESPNZone teamed up to support the collection of sports equipment for an entire month (May 19th - June 19th). The drive benefited the Baltimore Police Athletic League. He also joined the Council of Ravens Roosts for their annual convention in Ocean City (June 2004 and 2005). He helped distribute food and supplies to over 2,000 families in Park Heights for Operation Blessing, a non-profit humanitarian hunger relief organization in June 2004Bart took part in a Gatorade Junior Training Camp at the Maryland Kids Fest (July 2004) and stayed to sign autographs.

Worked with teammates in October and November 2004 on the Ravens' 6-week project with Sandtown Habitat for Humanity, culminating in the NFL/United Way Hometown Huddle. He joined teammates and volunteers in November 2004 to present the keys to new homeowner, Robin Edwards. Participated in the QB Club of Baltimore's Distinguished Speaker Series in November 2004. In July 2005, Bart helped instruct at Darnell Dinkins Football Camp, a free 1-day football clinic and educational workshop for high school student-athletes and was the keynote speaker at the graduation for the Bridges' course, a summer program at St. Paul's School, in July 2005 and is now a spokesperson for the program. Bart spoke to the students about the importance of fulfilling dreams and getting an education. And forgetting where it all began, Bart provided uniforms, cleats and gloves to his alma mater, Southeastern High School for their football program last fall (2006).

Kevin is Co-Owner, President, and General Manager of the Detroit Panthers and has put together a first class professional sports organization. His primary goals are to hire the highest quality people andpromote them from within the organization. Also, to assure that each player on the Panther’s rosterreceive a fair chance to play based on hard work and qualifications and receive an opportunity to moveon to a higher compensated job within their chosen profession. Kevin believes that everyone deservesa chance at making his dream a reality.

Kevin began his financial career in public accounting with the formerly known Coopers & LybrandCertified Public Accountants, Detroit, Michigan office (now known as Price Waterhouse Coopers), andfrom there, built a business service organization specializing in accounting, taxation, and managementconsulting. His experience in private practice is quite extensive. He has represented clients throughoutNorth America and Europe. Kevin’s business operations are based in Birmingham, Michigan.

Kevin has an extensive background in real estate. In brevity, his experience ranges from buying, selling,and managing residential (single family and multi-family) as well as commercial buildings. He hasa proven history in financing real estate projects as well.

After many successful years of public and private practice and other business ventures, Kevin decided itwas time to combine all business efforts into a more efficient and economical manner to provideservices and control business growth. Thus, in the spring of 2005, he consolidated all his businessinterests into one entity called The Carter Organization, Inc.

The Carter Organization serves as a holding company chaired by Kevin. Its primary function is to ownand manage a conglomerate of companies consisting of business services (accounting, taxation),management advisory services (turnaround management and business consulting), real estateinvestments (buy, sell, and manage property), retail, and professional sports/entertainmentorganizations.

Kevin, a native Detroiter, graduated with honors from Detroit East Catholic High School in 1984. Kevin earned an Athletic Scholarship (football) to Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, Michigan) wherehe graduated from the Haworth College of Business with a Bachelors of Business Administration inAccounting and Economics in 1989. Kevin attended Walsh College (Troy, Michigan) where he tookextensive graduate classes in Taxation.

Kevin enjoys supporting civic and community efforts as well as mentoring young staff within his organization.

Kevin A. Carter

About the Detroit PanthersThe Detroit Panthers represents the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) philosophy of promoting community-based, fun and affordable professional basketball with a mixed blend of quality entertainment that’s unparalleled in today’s professional sports. We are dedicated to fair play, good sportsmanship, and integrity both on and off the court. We are committed to making a positive impact in Southeastern Michigan as we seek partnerships opportunities with non-profit and community-based organizations to help our families, neighbors, and children in need. As such, our goal is to assist the communities and the schools attain success.

We invite you to take part in making our vision a reality. Thank you for your consideration.

History of Basketball

American Basketball League (ABL) formed in 1924 with nine (9) teams, folded in 1931.

ABL second attempt in 1934, folded in 1946, with entry of Basketball Association of America (BAA).

National Basketball League formed in 1937, Midwest focused, folded in 1946 and merged into BAA.

BAA formed in 1946, renamed National Basketball Association (NBA) and fielded 17 teams in 1950, by 1954, down to 8 teams.

Continental Basketball Association (CBA) formed in 1947 with 100 teams, league folded in 2000, Started again in 2001with 6 teams.

American Basketball Association (ABA) formed in 1967, played 9 seasons before merging with NBA (1977). Known for fan-friendly entertainment

ABA Live return after a 25-year lockout from NBA merger. Fielded7 teams before major expansion to 34 teams in 2004. Expanding to 60 in2005.

Detroit’s very own George “The Ice Man” Gervin

ABA Basketball Popularity

ABA is the fastest growing

sports league in history!

ABA currently has 60+ teams!

Basketball

Softball/baseballVolleyballFootball

38.7

U.S. Population in Team Sports (millions)

31.5

24.119.1

19.0Soccer

SGMA Report on basketball participation, 2001

MalesU.S. Population

54%

Percentage of Demographic Basketball fans

60%Females

48%77%

79%African Americans

Teens

ESPN Sport Poll, 2000

Gender - male 59% - female49%

Professional Basketball Fans

Age 12-17 15.7% 18-24 14.8% 25-34 16.3% 35-44 16.3% 45-54 16.3% 55-64 8.2% - 65+ 11.3%

Educated - 26% fans have received a college degree or higher Affluent Pro fans household earnings - $50,000+ 32% - $100,000+ 9%

ESPN Sport Poll, 2002

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ABA Explosive Growth!

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NBDL

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USBL

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WBA8

TEAMS AS OF JUNE 2007

NBA30

61 Teams for the 2007-08 Season

Major (NBA type ) Cities with average population of 750,000+

Highland Park Community High SchoolHome of The Detroit Panthers

Arena Seating and Pricing

All Seats General Admission $10.00

Affordability

Fan-Friendly

Entertaining

Community Outreach

ABA Teams2007-2008 Teams:

Red Conference

Anderson ChampionsArkansas FantasticsBeijing AoshenBellingham SlamBig Valley ShockwaveChicago CometsChicago ThrowbacksGallup OutlawsHawaiiHenderson All-StarzHouston TakersKentucky RetrosKing Co RoyalsLas Vegas PROLYMsLong Beach BreakersMaywood BuzzMinnesota RipkneesMississippi MiraclesMonterrey PoisenNew Mexico Stlye

OC GladiatorsPeoria KingsPhoenix PhantomsQuad City RiverhawksReynosa, MXRochester FireRio Grand SilveradosSacramento HeatwaveSan Diego WildcatsSauk Valley RollersSt Louis StunnersTexas TycoonsTijuana DragonsWest TexasWhirlwinds

Atlanta VisionBaltimore Bay LionsBostonBrooklyn CometsBuffalo SilverbacksCape Cod FrenzyCorning BulldogsDelawareDetroit PanthersFlint TropicsGeorgia GrizzliesHalifax RainmenJacksonville JamMississagua Red WolvesMontreal RoyalNewark ExpressNorfolk NavigatorsOrlando AcesPalm Beach ImperialsQuebec KebekwaSouth FloridaStrong Island SoundSyracuse BulliesTennessee Mud FrogsVermont Frost Heaves

Red Conference Blue Conference

Media Placement

Sponsorship Options

TITLE Sponsor - $30,000Title sponsor for ALL Team Events• Radio Ads & Promotions • Live Radio promotions (on-site) • Game PA announcements • Arena Signage • Scorers Table Signage • Logo on printed Team Ads • Logo on game schedules • Logo on Team Website • Logo on Team Poster • Autograph Red, White, and Blue Ball with your logo • Eight (8) VIP Tickets • 100 regular season Tickets to be donated to local charity• Eight (8) Official Panther Fan Zone Tee Shirts• Logo at Team sponsored events • Game sponsor (2 Full Page Ads) • Scorers table display • Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway “Official” title of Team • Corporate Table at Tip-Off Luncheon • Host Team Press Conferences

Sponsorship Options

RED Sponsor - $20,000• Radio Ads & Promotions • Live Radio promotions (on-site)• Game PA announcements • Arena Signage • Scorers Table Signage • Logo on printed Team Ads • Logo on game schedules • Logo on Team Website • Logo on Team Poster • Autograph Red, White, and Blue Ball with your logo • Eight (8) VIP Tickets • 50 regular season tickets to be donated to local charity• Eight (8) Official Panther Fan Zone Tee Shirts • Game sponsor (Full Page Ad)• Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway• Corporate Table at Tip-Off Luncheon

Sponsorship Options

BLUE Sponsor - $15,000• Radio Promotions • Game PA announcements • Arena Banner • Logo on printed Team Ads • Logo on game schedules • Logo on Team Website • Four (4) VIP Season Tickets • Twenty-five (25) regular season Home Game Tickets • Logo at Team sponsored events • Game sponsor (Full Page Ad) • Scorers table display • Autograph Red, White, and Blue Ball with your logo• Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway

Sponsorship Options

WHITE Sponsor - $10,000• Radio Promotions • Game PA mentions • Arena Banner • Logo on Team Website • Program Book Ad • Two (2) VIP Tickets • Four (4) regular season tickets• Autograph Red, White, and Blue ball (with your logo)

2007-08 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

PLATINUM game sponsorships are an effective and flexible means to promote your business in conjunction with the Detroit Panthers. These events are fun and your company will be part of the event at every game, creating tremendous exposure and impressions. These sponsorships are for the season (18 home games) and can be combined or customized. Availability is limited.

STUDENT CLUB SPONSOR $7,500 25 Tickets to every game will be donated to the Student Club on the sponsor’s behalf for the season (18) games. Game day recognition and PA announcements. Banner announcing sponsor of the Student Club. Two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, full page ad in Media Guide, and website advertisement.

ALL-STAR TEACHERS AWARD SPONSOR $5,000 5 Teachers will be chosen from students who submit their teachers and brief letter. Teachers will receive a $250 check and VIP tickets for their family. Students will also receive tickets to Detroit Panthers game, and Teacher will be presented the All-Star Teacher award. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, full page ad in Media Guide, PA announcements, and website advertisement.

MVP PLAYER OF THE GAME SPONSOR $5,000 (for the season)Sponsor the MVP player of the game and receive mentions as the “MVP Player of Game” sponsor on radio and game announcement. This sponsorship will cover home and away games (36). Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, full page ad in Media Guide, PA announcements, and website advertisement.

2007-08 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

PEE TEE the PANTHER (Mascot) SPONSOR $4,500 for the season

Fun and exciting PeeTee the Panther, receive announcements when PeeTee appears in the community and at home games. Sponsor receives two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, full page ad in Media Guide, PA announcements, and website advertisement.

GAME BALL SPONSOR $750 per game

At every game, one (1) ticket holder will be selected to receive the game ball. Players will autograph the official game ball for the winner. Sponsor with receive game day recognition, PA announcements, two (2) VIP tickets for the game, program ad, and website advertisement.

STARTING LINE UP SPONSOR $3,500

Sponsor the starting line up and receive game day recognition at the start of each game, for the entire season (home and away games), and on live radio broadcast. Two (2) VIP season tickets, game day recognition, program ad, full page ad in Media Guide, and website advertisement.

2007-08 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

13TH MAN CELEBRITY SPONSOR $7,500 for the season

Each game, a celebrity will be invited to be the Panther’s 13th Man. The 13th man will suit up and be eligible to play in the game. The sponsor will be announced at the introduction of the team. Sponsor will take pictures with 13th man and receive autograph team merchandise. VIP reception. Sponsor receive four (4) VIP season tickets, 6 regular season tickets, program ad, full page ad in Media Guide, PA announcements, and website advertisement

Detroit Panthers 3D SPONSOR $8,500 for the season

Fun and exciting Detroit Panther 3D sponsor. Every time the 3D light goes on (turnover in backcourt), the sponsor will be announced “the Sponsor 3D Light is on! This is an exciting way to connect game excitement to your company. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, 2 season tickets, program ad, full page ad in Media Guide, PA announcements, and website advertisement

Detroit Panthers TIME-OUT SPONSOR $4,500 for the season Every game timeout will be announced as a sponsorship. Sponsor with receive, live broadcast recognition, game day recognition, PA announcements, two (2) VIP season tickets, program book ad, full page ad in Media Guide, and website advertisement.

LADY PANTHERS DANCE TEAM SPONSOR $7,500 for the season Sponsor the Lady Panthers and receive game day recognition at the start of every game. Logo on Dance Team’s calendars, community events, at local events, and live radio promotions. Two (2) VIP tickets, program ad, full page Media Guide, and website advertisement.

2007-08 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

HALF TIME 3-POINT SHOT “$100 HOT SHOT” $7,500 for the season

Sponsor the half-time entertainment 3 point shooter. One fan will be chosen to shoot and win $100 during half time. Sponsor mention during the game and at half-time for entire season. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, full page Media Guide, PA announcements, and website advertisement.

COMMUNITY CHARITY GAME $7,500 per game

Each Detroit Panther’s game will be dedicated to a non-profit organization in the community (cancer research, leukemia, homeless shelter, youth organizations, etc.) Sponsor will be given recognition of this non-profit sponsorship. Three percent of game-day proceeds, will be donated to the designated charity on behalf of the sponsor. Also, Twenty (20) tickets will be donated to that charity to bring out fans to cheer on your Detroit Panthers. Sponsor receive four (4) VIP tickets, plaque recognizing community support, program ad, PA announcements, and website advertisement.

DETROIT PANTHERS COUPON SPONSOR $1,000

Sponsor coupons will be distributed to 50,000 fans over the course of the season. Sponsor will receive two (2) season tickets, program ad, ad in media guide, game day recognition via PA announcements, and website advertisement.

2007-08 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

PRESIDENT’S TEAM $3,500 Sponsor will receive four (4) VIP Season Tickets to each home game, Official Panther Fan Zone Hoodie Sweat Suit, four (4) Official Panther Fan Zone Tee Shirts, photo opportunities, program ad, full page ad in Media Guide, and website advertisement.

GENERAL MANAGER’S TEAM $2,500

Sponsor will receive four (4) VIP season tickets to each home game, Official Panther Fan Zone Hoodie Sweat Suit, program ad, half page ad in Media Guide, photo opportunities, door prizes, website

COACHE’S TEAM $1,500

Sponsor will receive two (2) VIP season tickets to each home game, two (2) Official Panther Fan Zone Tee Shirts, program ad, quarter page ad in Media Guide, website advertisement.

STAFF’S TEAM $1,000

Sponsor will receive two (2) season tickets to each home game, two (2) official Panther Fan Zone Tee Shirts, program ad, ad in Media Guide.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Pre-Game Entertainment

• Post-Game Concerts

• Quarter Sponsor

• Post-Game Autograph Session

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Detroit Panthers COUPON BOOK

A great, affordable way to promote your business and support the team. Sponsor places coupon in 50,000 Detroit Panthers coupon books that are distributed free to fans. Company also receives ABA ball, 2 tickets to home opener, and website advertisement for one low price of $1,000.

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