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.
The WABA crowned the Jersey Expressions the 2017 Inaugural Season Champions, after defeating the Orlando Splash 108-96 in the leagues championship game. The Splash entered the finals with an undefeated record of 8-0, and the top seed. The Expressions won a tough semi-final game to reach the finals. Both teams, from the start of the season appeared to have loaded rosters, with the Expressions 1st signing being WNBA draft pick Aliyyah Handford (5'9''-G-94, college: St.John's), who left the... [read more]
The WABA crowned the Jersey Expressions the 2017 Inaugural Season Champions, after defeating the Orlando Splash 108-96 in the leagues championship game. The Splash entered the finals with an undefeated record of 8-0, and the top seed. The Expressions won a tough semi-final game to reach the finals. Both teams, from the start of the season appeared to have loaded rosters, with the Expressions 1st signing being WNBA draft pick Aliyyah Handford (5'9''-G-94, college: St.John's), who left the team after signing with a team in Romania. The Splash also lost 2 players to overseas opportunities. Erika Jones (6'2''-F/C) led the Expressions with 28pts & 8 rbds, while being named finals MVP. Iasia Hemingway (5'11''-F-89, college: Syracuse) had a strong performance adding 23pts & 10rbds, and Ayesha Barkley (6'2''-C/F-87, college: Stetson, agency: Gamble Sports Management) added 17pts & 11rbds for the Expressions. Orlando was led by Nina Stone (5'7''-G-83) with 18pts, and Khadejra Young (5'8''-G) added 17pts in a losing effort. The Expressions jumped out to an early lead, and never trailed from start to finish. Orlando made a huge run in the 4th quarter to cut the lead to 8pts, but the Expressions made their own run to hold off the Splash for the final score. The WABA is now taking market reservation requests for the 2018 season. If interested please log on to www.womensaba.com for more information. Please follow the WABA on our social media platforms @womensaba. Log onto our WABA Network @ www.I95sportsnet/WABA The WABA is the newly formed sister league to the ABA. For more information on the ABA, log on to www.ABALiveaction.com
Jersey Expressions are 2017 WABA Champions! - 6 months ago
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Jersey Expressions are 2017 WABA Champions. In the Final game they overcame Orlando Splash 108-96. Jersey Expressions dominated the majority of the game and clinched the title. Orlando Splash suffered their first loss and could not achieve the top goal. Earlier Jersey Expressions overcame Long Island, while Orlando Splash beat Middle GP. [read more]
Jersey Expressions are 2017 WABA Champions. In the Final game they overcame Orlando Splash 108-96. Jersey Expressions dominated the majority of the game and clinched the title. Orlando Splash suffered their first loss and could not achieve the top goal. Earlier Jersey Expressions overcame Long Island, while Orlando Splash beat Middle GP.
Jersey Expressions and Orlando Splash enter WABA Inaugural Season Finals - 6 months ago
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The Jersey Expressions will take on the Orlando Splash in the Final game. Both teams won their semifinal games to reach WABA Inaugural Season Finals. Jersey Expressions overcame Long Island 82-74. Erika Jones (6'2''-F/C) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Jessica Fairweather added 17 points and 12 boards, while Ayesha Barkley(6'2''-C/F-87, college: Stetson, agency: Gamble Sports Management) added 17. [read more]
The Jersey Expressions will take on the Orlando Splash in the Final game. Both teams won their semifinal games to reach WABA Inaugural Season Finals. Jersey Expressions overcame Long Island 82-74. Erika Jones (6'2''-F/C) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Jessica Fairweather added 17 points and 12 boards, while Ayesha Barkley (6'2''-C/F-87, college: Stetson, agency: Gamble Sports Management) added 17.
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