Tuesday, July 21st 2009, 12:36 pm
TULSA, OK -- The president of the WNBA is expected to be in Tulsa Wednesday and a special announcement will be made.
It's not certain what that announcement will be, but there is discussion on the possibility of the league bringing a team to Tulsa.
According to Tulsa Business Journal, investors and community leaders from Tulsa and Oklahoma City will officially announce their goal of bringing a WNBA franchise to Tulsa.
On Friday, an e-mail was sent to BOK Premium Seat Holders.
Dear Premium Seat Holder,
CONFIDENTIAL:
We have some exciting news for the City of Tulsa... city officials and a group of private investors are working to bring a WNBA team to Tulsa...
Currently, a group of investors is making strides in securing the necessary capital to bring a franchise to Tulsa and is in negotiations with the BOK Center to secure a lease agreement...
Bringing the WNBA to Tulsa is a civic investment that will add to the quality of life and benefit the growth and revitalization of downtown...
Sincerely,
Kathy Taylor
Mayor
The News On 6 will have more on the announcement Wednesday.
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