Las Vegas' IBL franchise to be called Silver Bandits

Las Vegas' new International Basketball League franchise will be known as the Silver Bandits.

That name was chosen from more than 400 entries submitted by fans as part of a contest that began June 17, when formation of the team was announced at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Several fans suggested "Silver Bandits" but only one -- Las Vegas attorney Joseph Fong -- was selected as the grand prize contest winner. He will receive two round-trip tickets to the away game of his choice, two season tickets for the inaugural season, an autographed team jersey and a party for 20 at a Silver Bandits home game.

"The response from the community was overwhelming and we had a lot of exciting names to choose from," acting club president Harry Stokes said. "We wanted a name with a Western flair that was also a perfect representation of the exciting style of basketball our team will offer this community."

The Silver Bandits will tip-off their inaugural season in the fledgling eight-team pro league in November at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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