<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <div class="bi">Philly, Indy Want A Shot</div> <div><span style="font-style: italic">Oct 26</span> - The city some call hoops heaven wants a shot at becoming the home of USA Basketball. The organization announced yesterday that it's considering leaving its present site in Colorado Springs, Colo., and consolidating its headquarters and training operations elsewhere soon after the Beijing Olympics next summer. </p> Approximately 20 cities have put up their hand, spokesman, Craig Miller said yesterday, including Philadelphia. -- <font color="#000000">Philadelphia Daily News</font></p> </p> [*]Indianapolis might bid to become the new home of USA Basketball, a move that would continue more than a quarter of a century of attracting sporting groups to promote the city's image and tourism. </p> Indiana Sports Corp. spokesman John Dedman said the organization is reviewing the proposal request and will "look to make a decision in the near future." -- <font color="#000000">Indianapolis Star</font></p></div> </div>
