McElhiney responds to Rhythm
February 2, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Nashville Rhythm News Release
Los Angeles, CA – In a statement released on behalf of Ashley McElhiney by her agents at BiGGSHOT INTERNATIONAL, and in response to a statement issued this morning by the American Basketball Association's (ABA) Nashville Rhythm, Ms. McElhiney has not yet reached an agreement with Rhythm management as to whether or not she will continue as the Rhythm’s head coach for the remainder of the ABA season. Ms. McElhiney, who is known as the first woman hired to coach a men's professional basketball team, was fired on January 29, 2005, by Sally Anthony, co-owner and chief executive of the ABA's Nashville Rhythm.
Ongoing communications between Ms. McElhiney and Rhythm management concerning her status with the team are currently being facilitated by her attorneys and agents, Gilberto Garcia, Jr. and Daniel Prince. Ms. McElhiney is handling this situation in a manner that demonstrates grace, dignity and respect. She believes that providing any further comment on the matter, while communications are still in progress and until a final determination is made, would be premature at this time.
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