HOOP HEAVEN AND SNAPPLE LAUNCH SWEEPSTAKES FOR NJ NETS TO KEEP JASON KIDD

KeepKidd.com Lets Fans Express Their Appreciation

Whippany, NJ, February 10, 2003 -- NJ Nets basketball fans can make their greatest assist to basketball in New Jersey. Snapple and Hoop Heaven Basketball Center today announced KeepKidd.com", a forum to express appreciation and gratitude to Jason Kidd for all his contributions to the New Jersey Nets franchise. Fans can submit entries stating why they would like to see Jason Kidd continue his career with the New Jersey Nets.

All entries will be compiled in a binder and delivered to Jason Kidd and the Nets at the end of the season.

Prizes will be awarded in a random drawing of all eligible entries. Entries will be accepted from February 10, 2003 until April 20, 2003. Prizes include a one-year supply of Snapple Beverages, three (3) weeks of summer basketball camp at Hoop Heaven, and two (2) tickets to a 2003-04 Nets basketball game.

Eligible participants for this sweepstakes are automatically entered into the sweepstakes by submitting their comments at www.keepkidd.com or at Hoop Heaven, 125 Algonquin Parkway, Whippany, NJ. No purchase is necessary to win. See official rules for details.

"We developed KeepKidd.com as a result of the thousands of kids and adults who play basketball at Hoop Heaven and who have expressed their desire for Jason and the Nets to remain together," said Mitchell Storch, co-owner of Hoop Heaven. "It's terrific to be able to offer prizes to those participating in this grassroots effort."

We hope that a 3-inch thick binder of thousands of e-mails convince Jason and the Nets that New Jersey is where Jason belongs", added Joe Hohn, Hoop Heaven basketball instructor. By participating in the sweepstakes, people can do their part in Keeping Kidd" in the Garden State."

For more information about how to enter the sweepstakes, eligibility requirements, rules, regulations, and prizes, applicants can visit www.keepkidd.com.

For more information contact: Mitchell Storch at Hoop Heaven info@hoopheaven.com
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