2. Community Partnership

3. The Tucson Buckets espouse 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 Pima county as we seek partnerships with businesses, 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. About the Buckets We invite you to be our partner in making our vision a reality. Thank you for your consideration. Tucson Buckets www.tucsonbuckets.com www.abalive.com

4. Tucson, Arizona. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that it has signed an agreement with ESPN to carry 40 games on ESPN3 beginning in Novembver."We are very excited to be a partof the ESPN family for our regular season," stated ABA CEO Joe Newman."The success we had with the Final Eight from Shreveport on ESPN3 (www.WatchESPN.com) was tremendous.And now fans will have an opportunity to see fast-paced, exciting ABA professional basketball every week." The games will be televised on Saturday nights and Sunday evenings beginning Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th.The times, schedule and teams will be announced later. ESPN3 is ESPN's live mulit-screen sports network, a destination that delivers thousands of exclusive sports events annually.It is accessible online at www.WatchESPN.com, on smart phones and tablets via the WatchESPNapp and streamed on televisions through ESPN on Xbox LIVE to Gold members, Apple TV and Roku.The network is currently available to more than 85 million homes at no additional cost to fans who receive their high-speed internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider.The network is also available at no cost to approximately 21 million U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via computers, smart phones and tablets connected to on campus educational and on-base military broadband and Wi-Fi networks.To view the ABA Final Eight, visit www.abafinals.comor www.WatchESPN.com.And for more information, visit www.abalive.com. ABA will be on ESPN this Season

5. History of Basketball Pacers vs. Stars, 1971 Julius “Dr. J” Erving An American Basketball League (ABL) formed in 1924 with nine teams. A Midwest-focused National Basketball League formed in 1937, then merged in 1946 into the BAA. In 1946, the BAA was renamed as the National Basketball Association (NBA) and fielded 17 teams in 1950, but by 1954, down to eight teams. The Continental Basketball Association (CBA) formed in 1947 with 100 teams, but league folded in 2000. Started again in 2001 with six teams. The American Basketball Association (ABA) formed in 1967, played nine seasons before merging with NBA in 1977. Known for fan- friendly entertainment. ABA Live returned after a 25-year lockout from NBA merger. Fielded seven teams before major expansion to 34 teams in 2004. Expanded to 80 teams in 2013.

6. ABA General Facts Males U.S. population 54% Percentage of Demographic Basketball Fans 60% Females 48% 77% 79% African-Americans Teens ESPN Sport Poll, 2000 Gender Male 59% Female 49% 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% of fans have received a college degree or higher Affluent Pro fans household earnings $50,000+ 32% $100,000+ 9% ESPN Sport Poll, 2002 Basketball Softball/Baseball Volleyball Football 38.7 U.S. Population in Team Sports (Millions) 31.5 24.1 19.1 19.0 Soccer SGMA Report on basketball participation, 2001 The ABA is the fastest-growing sports league in history! The ABA currently has 98 teams scheduled to play in 2014-2015 season. In 2004, the ABA began coverage with America One, TV One reaching 32 million households. Negotiated ESPN TV deal In 2004, the ABA announced International TV deal with OBE coverage in Africa and Europe! In 2014 the ABA agreed to a 2 year deal. which includes a 40 game deal including full playoff coverage with ESPN 3.

7. ABA’s Explosive Growth! Major (NBA-type) cities with average population of 750,000+ National TV coverage (to 34 million households) of ABA game of week

8. Tucson Buckets The Bay Area Matrix The Tucson Buckets market is a strong supporter of sports, but professional basketball is usually limited to corporations and high-cost ticketing. In hopes that the market will field an affordable professional basketball team, which will become the pride of Pima County, the Tucson Buckets will provide cost-efficient, fan-friendly and fast-paced professional basketball for the communities. Affordability and professionalism are priorities of the Buckets!

9. Sponsorship Options TITLE Sponsor -$10,000 -Advertising (print, direct mail, TV, Radio and press release) -Company Logo on player uniforms and warm up t-shirts -Company logo on banner at all 15 home games and home play off games -Company logo and advertising on all printed materials, flyers, and game programs -Promotional announcements at half time off all home games -Company Logo on front page of the team website -Company announced on our Network (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) -1 Signed ABA basketball -15 season tickets 2 Year Commitment Buckets Sponsor - $7,000 2 Year Commitment -Company logo on all printed and direct mail advertising as our sponsor -Company logo on warm up T-shirts -Promotional announcements at all time outs of home games -Company logo on banner at all 15 home games and home play off games -Company logo on all printed materials, flyers and programs -Company logo on front page of team website -1 Signed ABA basketball -6 season tickets

10. Sponsorship Options Level 1 Sponsor -$4,000 -Company logo on all printed and direct mail advertising as “Sponsor” -Logo on banner at all home games -Company logo on all printed materials, flyers, game programs and warm up shirts -Banner add on team website with link to sponsor website -8 Season tickets to all home game -1 Signed ABA basketball 1 Year Commitment Level 2 Sponsor - $2,000 1 Year Commitment -Company logo on printed and direct mail advertising -Company logo on all printed materials, flyers and game programs -Company logo on team website -6 Season tickets to all home games -1 Signed ABA basketball Level 3 Sponsor - $750 1 Year Commitment -Company logo on printed and direct mail advertising - Company logo on all printed materials, flyers and game programs -Company logo on team website -4 Season tickets to all home games Game Day Sponsor $200 -Half time and time out announcements “Game Day Sponsor” - “Take your ticket stub in and receive free Buckets meal ( For the first 10 fans) 1 Free hot dog and drink -Your business advertisement on game day program -Your business logo prominently displayed during the game you sponsor

11. 2014-2015 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages PLATINUM game sponsorships are an effective and flexible means to promote your business in conjunction with the Buckets. These events are fun and your company will be tied in with the event at every game, creating tremendous exposure and impressions. These sponsorships are for the season** (15 home games) and can be combined or customized. Some may be limited. YOUTH NON-PROFIT CLUB SPONSOR $1,000 Fifty tickets to every game will be donated to a non-profit organization of your choice for the season’s 15 home games. Sponsor will receive game day recognition and PA announcements; banner announcing sponsor of the non-profit organization; and a Web site advertisement. Buckets 3-D SPONSOR $500 Become a fun and exciting Buckets 3-D sponsor. Every time the 3-D light goes on (turnover in backcourt), an announcement over the PA system will say, “Shot brought to you by [sponsor name].” This is an exciting way to connect game excitement to your company. Sponsor will receive 8 season home game tickets; a full page program ad; PA announcements; and a Web site advertisement. Buckets CHEERLEADERS (Buckets Dance) SPONSOR $2,500 Sponsor the cheerleaders and receive game-day recognition at the start of the game. Sponsor will get their logo on cheerleader calendars, and logos at cheerleaders community events, at local shopping malls and live radio promotions. 8 Season tickets to each home game, game day recognition via PA announcements, full page program ad, website advertisement.

12. 2014-2015 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages HALF TIME 3-POINT SHOT “$100 HOT SHOT” $2,000 Sponsor the half-time entertainment 3-point shooter. One fan will be chosen to shoot and win $100 during half time. Sponsor will be mentioned during the game and at half- time for entire season. Sponsor will receive 8 season tickets, program ad; PA announcements; and a Web site advertisement. Buckets HALF-TIME CONTEST $2,000 Fan will be chosen to play a Buckets player one-on-one, during half-time. This will be a fan-favorite to test their skills against a Buckets player. Sponsor will receive 8 season tickets, program ad; PA announcements; and a Web site advertisement. COACH’S CORNER SPONSOR $3,000 per game Sponsor the Coach’s Corner pre- and post-game show and weekly coach’s show. Sponsor will sit on bench with coaching staff during game and be present for locker room pre game, half time and post game team speeches (Chalk Talk). Sponsor will receive; 6 season tickets; game-day recognition via PA announcements; and a Web site advertisement – and an Autographed ABA Buckets Basketball. 13 TH MAN CELEBRITY SPONSOR $2,000 per game Each game a celebrity will be invited to be the teams 13 th Man. The 13 th man will suit up and be eligible to play in the game. The sponsor will be announced at the introduction of the 13 th man. Sponsor will take pictures with 13 th man and receive autograph team merchandise; 6 season tickets; full-page program ad; PA announcements; and a Web site advertisement – and an Autographed ABA Buckets Basketball.

13. STARTING LINE-UP SPONSOR $750 per game Sponsor the starting line-up and receive game-day recognition at the start of the game. Sponsor will also receive 6 season tickets; game-day recognition via PA announcements; and a Web site advertisement. 2014-2015 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages ‘MVP PLAYER OF THE GAME’ SPONSOR $750 per game Sponsor the ‘MVP Player of the Game’ and receive mentions as the “MVP Player of Game” sponsor on game announcements. Sponsor receives 8 season tickets; full page program ad; PA announcements; and a Web site advertisement. ALL-STAR TEACHERS AWARD SPONSOR $4,000 Five teachers will be chosen from students who submit brief letters about their teachers. The five best letters will be picked and teachers will receive a $150 check and 6 season tickets for their family. Winning students will also receive 4 season tickets to Buckets home games, and teacher will be presented the All-Star Teacher award. Sponsor will receive two VIP season tickets; full page program ad; PA announcements; and a Web site Advertisement. $1000.00 of this donation will go towards the Buckets Scholarship fund. Limited to four sponsors.

14. COMMUNITY CHARITY GAME $2,500 Each Buckets game will be dedicated to a non-profit organization in the community, (example: Toys for Tots, The Ronald McDonald House, an area homeless shelter, etc). Sponsor will be given recognition of this non-profit sponsorship and ten percent of game-day proceeds will be donated to the charity. 15 season tickets will be donated to that charity to bring out fans to cheer on the Buckets. Sponsor will receive 6 season tickets; a plaque recognizing community support; a program ad; PA announcements; and a Web site advertisement. 2014-2015 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages GAME BALL SPONSOR $750 per game At every game one ticket holder will be chosen to receive the game ball and will be announced during and after the game. Players will autograph for winner. Sponsor will receive game-day recognition and PA announcements; 6 season tickets; ad in the program book; a Web site advertisement – and an ABA Buckets Basketball.

15. RADIO SPONSORSHIP – Pricing to be determined ​ GAME TICKET SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 ​ Buckets POCKET SCHEDULE SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 ​ PRE-GAME LIVE RADIO SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 ​ PERIOD (QUARTER) GAME SUMMARY - $1,000 ​ KIDS CLUB SPONSOR - $1,000 per game 2014-2015 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages Program Book Sponsorship Full Season Pricing Business Card Ad $250 ½ Page Ad $500 Full Page Ad $750 Buckets TIMEOUT SPONSOR $500 per game Every game timeout will be announced as a sponsorship. Sponsor will receive game day recognition; PA announcements; 6 season tickets; ad in program book; and a Web site advertisement.

16. Support your Buckets This coupon book is loaded with fantastic savings on the things you use everyday like dry cleaners, fast food, retailers and much more! The best thing is it’s FREE. Support your Buckets and your community. COUPON BOOK Buckets COUPON SPONSOR $500 A great, affordable way to promote your business and support the team. Sponsor places coupon in Buckets coupon books that are distributed free to fans. Sponsor will receive game-day recognition via PA announcements.

17. **Unless otherwise stated, all sponsorship packages listed are for all 15 home games. Sponsorships The Tucson Buckets will have various sponsorship opportunities throughout the season. Partnering with the Tucson Buckets is an excellent way to become involved with your official ABA league and the communities in Pima County. By working together, we can make a difference. If you are interested in becoming a Tucson Buckets sponsor, please contact our Director of Marketing @ 901-288-9291

18. Tucson Buckets Contact Information General Manager: ​ Brandon "Blove" Miller ​ tucsonbucketsaba@gmail.com ​ 901-288-9291 Marketing and Sponsor Director: ​ Jatai Gonder ​ tucsonbucketsaba@gmail.com 520-867-5503 www.abalive.com Executive Director of Operations Gina Gant tucsonbucketsaba@gmail 520-971-1880

19. The Tucson Buckets will exercise reasonable efforts to obtain listed items or use methods listed in the sponsorship packages. However, the Tuscon Buckets reserves the right to substitute sponsorship items or methods with equal or greater value or similar methods in the event the described items or methods are unavailable or unattainable for any reason. ©2014/2015 Tucson Buckets All Rights Reserved.