Welcome to the ABA!
Where Dr. J, George Gervin, Rick Barry, Moses Malone began their careers
Dive into the excitement of American Basketball Association,
the premier platform for basketball enthusiasts!
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Our league brings together teams and fans in a thrilling environment, showcasing top-tier talent and engaging competitions that elevate the spirit of the game.
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The American Basketball Association (ABA) is a men’s professional basketball league. The league has grown to become the largest professional sports league in the world! In 1999 Joe Newman and the late Richard P. Tinkham founded the league. It is the re-launch of the original ABA which merged with the NBA in 1976. Tinkham co-founded both the original ABA and the Indiana Pacers. Joe Newman was the CEO of Joe Newman Advertising, Inc. and Alliance Broadcasting Group, Inc.
The ABA was established in 1967 and merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976 [New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets]. Some of the ABA notable players where: Julius Irving (Dr. J) George Gervin (The Iceman), Ricky Barry, Moses Malone along with, many others that came to be NBA players. The ABA was reformed in 2000 in partnership with the NBA and has been operating in harmony for the past 25 years.
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Regional Management
South Region
Chairman – Charlie McCants
Asst Chairman – Amy Rhodes
Central Region
Chairman – Les Rodgers
Asst Chairman – Holli Poe
West Region
Chairman – Al Smith
Asst Chairman – Leilani Buckner
East Region
Chairman – Shawn Pratt
Asst Chairman – Barry Devine
Our Mission
Championing the Game
The ABA strives to foster a community where basketball lovers can connect, support their teams, and celebrate the sport. Our mission is to create a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere that promotes excellence on the court and camaraderie off it.
