Houston Xperience to begin play in the ABA

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today confirmed that the Houston Xperience is set to begin play this season under the ownership of Kevin Williams, a native of Houston, Texas. “We’re very pleased that the Xperience will be playing this season,” stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. “Kevin has an excellent team and organization and…

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IRA and ABA team up for literacy

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com announced today that it has teamed up with the International Reading Association (IRA) www.reading.org and its 60,000 members for Fast Break for Reading, a national literacy campaign, which will promote student literacy, establish lifelong reading habits, celebrate teachers, and donate books to local reading programs. Beginning with…

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Louisiana Gators added to ABA Expansion teams

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that it has added the Louisiana Gators from Lake Charles, Louisiana to its expansion teams for the upcoming season. “Expansion to Louisiana has been long overdue,” stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. “And in Leroy Cain, we have found the perfect owner to put together a…

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ABA adds expansion team Electric City Lions

The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that it has added its fourth South Carolina team for the upcoming season which begin in November to be located in Anderson, SC. The team, the Electric City Lions, is owned by the husband and wife team of Azure and Marquis Agnew.  “This is a great addition to the…

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Surf sneak up on top ranked Soles in Ensenada, Mexico

In a stunning upset the The San Diego Surf pulled off a pre-season victory 63-58 against the Soles de Mexicali, Mexico after being behind most of the game. The Surf played an aggressive full court press with a minimum roster to tire out the Soles in the fourth quarter and pull ahead to seal the…

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ABA Supports She Cares Foundation Charity Game

Los Angeles, CA. – The She Cares Foundation will host a red carpet benefit celebrity basketball game at Edward E. Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles CA. This charity event, complete with music, food, fun and competition will benefit single mothers. Included among the celebrities scheduled to attend are Angela Simmons (Fashion Designer), Vanessa Simmons…

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Collier name VP of Business Development at ABA

Indianapolis, IN.  The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that Paul Collier has been named Vice President of Business Development for the league.  Collier has been serving as the ABA’s Director of the Bullies …

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Shizuoka Gymrats to Return to the ABA Next Season

Indianapolis, IN.  The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that the Shizuoka Gymrats will return to the ABA as an “at large” traveling team for the upcoming season. Last season, the Gymrats played 27 games ag…

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ABA and USA Jr Basketball Assoc. Form Partnership

Indianapolis, IN.  The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that it has formed a partnership with The USA Junior Basketball Association (USAJBA) www.USAJBA.org.  Various ABA teams will offer youth basketball prog…

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