Frisco Blaze Latest ABA Expansion Team

The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the Frisco Blaze is the latest team added to its record-setting expansion for the upcoming season. 

“The Frisco Blaze is a community-driven professional basketball organization owned by Cartez Johnson, a multifaceted entrepreneur, certified NFL agent, elite music producer and business owner,” stated ABA CEO Joe Newman.  “Johnson brings a rare blend of sports representation, entertainment industry expertise and executive leadership to the Blaze and I know he will be successful on and off the court.”

“Fueled by a mission of second chances, personal transformation, and championship-level competition, the Blaze will blend elite on-court performance with deep community commitment, mentoring and opportunity for players and fans alike,” added Cartez.  “We are a culture of family, resilience and excellence.  With ongoing documentary projects, weekly digital content and storytelling that highlights players’ journeys, the organization celebrates the why behind every players’ pursuit. We are thrilled to be a part of the great ABA and hope to make a great impact.”

Under Johnson’s leadership, the Blaze is more than a basketball team – it is a movement; a platform where sports, culture, media and opportunity intersect.

For more information, email irvingtexasheatwavebasketball@gmail.com and follow the team on Facebook and Instagram.