TULSA, Okla. (AP) -It's official: The three-time WNBA champion Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa, Okla.

WNBA President Donna Orender and other officials made the announcement Tuesday, a day after The Associated Press reported the move.

Tulsa County has a population of about 592,000 and Tulsa is the second-smallest city with a WNBA franchise. The smallest is Uncasville, Conn., home to the Sun.

The announcement came five days after the Tulsa ownership group said it would apply to purchase a WNBA franchise. Oklahoma City businessmen Bill Cameron and David Box lead the group.

Former Tulsa and Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson will be the Tulsa team's coach and general manager.