About the Horizon

The Harrisburg Horizon, Central Pennsyvania's Professional Basketball Team are the 2002 Champion of the EBA. They finished their fifth season with a perfect 13 - 0 record, the first ever in Minor League Basketball history.

Coach Al Clock was named 2002 EBA Coach of The Year, Point guard Dave Jannuzzi, League MVP and Forward Biz Crosby, MVP of the Championship Series.

The Horizon entered year five riding the crest of four years of overwhelming success. In their first year the team captured the hearts of fans and the league with their scintillating run to the 1998 finals. Although they fell 2 points short of bringing the championship to Harrisburg, the team took major post season award, as Shon Crosby was named the league's MVP and Al Clocker was named coach of the year. During the following three seasons the Horizon continued their first year success by winning the league's regular season championship.

The on court success is only part of the reason why the Horizon's first five seasons were a hit. Through the use of free basketball clinic, outreach programs, and player appearances, they were able to achieve their goal of becoming a visible and positive influence in their community. Horizon players and management spoke to the area's youth on the importance of education and self worth, blending the message of life skills with the sport of basketball.

The Horizon also look forward to continuing their relationship with local community organizations, giving them the opportunity to spread their message and raise funds for their cause at all home games. The Horizon have enjoyed a special affiliation at select home games with Spina Bifida, the Harrisburg area YMCA, the boys and girls club of central Pennsylvania, Rutherford youth group, communities that care, crimestoppers of PA, Paxtonia Basketball Association, Sertoma and more.

In all, the Horizon looks forward to building on the foundation of success set in place over five seasons. for individuals and families, we remain one of the most affordable forms of entertainment in town. For business people, you will find our various levels of team sponsorship very affordable and cost effective in getting your message out the community.

For further information on the Horizon, please contact our office at (717) 986-0499 or e-mail us at The Horizon