Will be an Italian - or better a 'casertano' (Caserta's citizen) - the next Head Coach of WABA's new franchise (Women's American Basketball Association). In fact, the newly Chicago Lady Steam team and owner Ron Hicks, hire Antonio d'Albero, who has already been in the past head coach of Napoli (Italy) and Under 20 Macedonia National Team and had had a big experience as head coach in the dameligaen championship in Denmark. The new partnership will start since second half of December, when the arrival of the italian coach to the Wind City is scheduled. Coach D'Albero first step will be training camp and tryout for selecting the last players for the new season's roster.
ABOUT WABA - The Women's American Basketball Association (WABA) is a name given to four professional women's basketball leagues in the United States. The first league played one season in 1984. The second league played an All-Star Tour in 1992 and then three full seasons from 1993-95. The third league played one season in 2002. The fourth league is in expansion and starts play in 2012. The first WABA was founded by Bill Byrne, founder of the WBL in hopes of cashing in on the USA Olympic team's success in Los Angeles in 1984. While some talented players played in the league (including Nancy Lieberman, Molly Bolin, Pamela McGee and Paula McGee) most of the league's teams folded before the league championship, which was won by Dallas over Chicago. The WABA formed in 2001 and played one season in 2002. The 2002 championship game was played June 2, 2002 and won by the York City Noise.
ABOUT CHICAGO LADY STEAM - Is a basketball team founded in 2009 by Ron Hicks. The sole mission is to give young women a showcase for their basketball talents, helping to position them to play professional basketball overseas. The Chicago Lady Steam is the sister team of the ABA's Chicago Steam. To complete the new US Women's League will be: Cleveland Crush, Detroit Black Hawks, Columbus Hidden Gems, Grand Rapids and Indiana Indy's Finest.
Orlando Splash finishes with a 7-0 record on top - 1 day ago
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Orlando Splash took a 7-0 record on top of the Southeast Division. Together with Middle GP they advanced to the semifinals from the group.
Top 2 teams from the Northeast and the top 2 teams from the Southeast made the WABA Championship semis. Jersey E. and Mt. Vernon S. advanced from the Northeast Division. The playoffs begin October 6-8. [read more]
Orlando Splash took a 7-0 record on top of the Southeast Division. Together with Middle GP they advanced to the semifinals from the group. Top 2 teams from the Northeast and the top 2 teams from the Southeast made the WABA Championship semis. Jersey E. and Mt. Vernon S. advanced from the Northeast Division. The playoffs begin October 6-8.
Aliyyah Handford leads Jersey Expressions past Cyclones - 29 days ago
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Aliyyah Handford (5'9''-G-94, college: St.John's) leads Jersey Expressions past Cyclones as her team grabbed a 118-90 win. The Expressions dominated the whole game for another win. Aliyyah Handford stepped up with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Iasia Hemingway (5'11''-F-89, college: Syracuse) netted 20. Nyasia Anderson posted 18 and Naimah Clemons(5'9''-G) scored 11. Splash meanwhile overcame Lady Pits 133-43. [read more]
Aliyyah Handford (5'9''-G-94, college: St.John's) leads Jersey Expressions past Cyclones as her team grabbed a 118-90 win. The Expressions dominated the whole game for another win. Aliyyah Handford stepped up with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Iasia Hemingway (5'11''-F-89, college: Syracuse) netted 20. Nyasia Anderson posted 18 and Naimah Clemons (5'9''-G) scored 11. Splash meanwhile overcame Lady Pits 133-43.
The Womens American Basketball Association (WABA) has officially released it's inaugural season schedule. The inaugural teams for the 2017 season are; Long Island Storm, Mount Vernon ShamRocks, Jersey Expressions, DC Cyclones, Atlanta Justice, Middle Georgia Lady Pits, Orlando Splash. All WABA games will be Live Streamed, over the I95 Sports Network www.I95sportsnetwork.com on the Cube. The official season will begin on Saturday, August 5th, with 1 game scheduled. The Long Island Storm wi... [read more]
The Womens American Basketball Association (WABA) has officially released it's inaugural season schedule. The inaugural teams for the 2017 season are; Long Island Storm, Mount Vernon ShamRocks, Jersey Expressions, DC Cyclones, Atlanta Justice, Middle Georgia Lady Pits, Orlando Splash. All WABA games will be Live Streamed, over the I95 Sports Network www.I95sportsnetwork.com on the Cube. The official season will begin on Saturday, August 5th, with 1 game scheduled. The Long Island Storm will visit the Jersey Expressions, who play hosts, at the Waterfront, 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, NJ for the inaugural game of the 2017 WABA season. The weekend of August 12th & 13th 2 will feature 5 games. Saturday, Middle Georgia takes on Atlanta, in a battle of the State, Long Island hosts Mount Vernon in a battle of NY, and DC hosts Jersey. Sunday, Mount Vernon will host Jersey, and Middle Georgia will host Orlando. The full league schedule is available on our website @ www.womensaba.com. "The ABA is extremely excited to have a sister league, the newly-formed WABA under the leadership of Marsha Blount , WABA CEO. Marsha's ABA team, the Jersey Express, is the oldest team in the ABA and one of the best managed and she is also on the ABA Executive Committee and a Division Chairman. It is no surprise that she has been able to achieve what several others have not been able to achieve in developing the WABA. We know it will be successful this season and will grow rapidly in years to come." stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. Jacqueline Waters, who brings more than 15 years of experience in operations, marketing and public relations, has been appointed Director of Marketing and Team Development of the WABA. The WABA is the Sister League to the Historic ABA, the largest professional sports league in the world. There are many markets available throughout the Country, and we have made it easy to own and operate a WABA team. Market Reservation information for the 2018 season, is now available for download @ www.womensaba.com. Please follow our social media platforms @womensaba on Instagram-Facebook-Twitter-Youtube @womensamericanbasketballassociation. For information on the Womens American Basketball Association (WABA), please log onto www.womensaba.com or email us @ womensaba@hotmail.com For information on the ABA, go to www.ABALiveAction.com.
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