The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that the Hawaii Swish, based in Honolulu, Hawaii will play a limited number of games this season as it prepares for full entry it the ABA for the 2017 season. "We've really want to have a team in Honolulu," stated ABA co-founder Joe Newman . "But travel has been a problem; Geremy Robinson (6'5''-G/F-79, college: Hawaii) has solved it." Geremy is the President of Team Opencourt Youth Basketball Club, Director of OAHU Basketball League, Director of Hawaii High School Senior Classic All-Start Basketball Game and Director of Geremy Robinson Nike Basketball Academy. "This is something I've really wanted to do for a long time," added Robinson. "We're looking forward to hosting the Yuba City Goldminers, the Tucson Buckets, Orange County Novastars, Arizona Scorpions and Las Vegas Jokers and getting a good jumpstart for next season." Johnny White will serve as Head Coach, Associate Head Coach will be Artie Wilson, and Assistant Coach Woodrow Moore. For more information, email geremyrobinson@yahoo.com, call 808 777 9206 or visit www.abaliveaction.com
The Seattle Mountaineers have signed Kevin Johnson (6'11''-C-92, college: CS Northridge), for the 2017-2018 ABA season. Kevin had a stellar career at Taft High School, 29-3 (California), he averaged 12pts, 11 rebounds, which resulted in Kevin being nominated for several All American teams and signing with NCAA D-I Big East conference Seton Hall University. Kevin completed his college career at Cal State Northridge. 'We are looking for him to be an impact player for us; he has NBA potentia... [read more]
The Seattle Mountaineers have signed Kevin Johnson (6'11''-C-92, college: CS Northridge), for the 2017-2018 ABA season. Kevin had a stellar career at Taft High School, 29-3 (California), he averaged 12pts, 11 rebounds, which resulted in Kevin being nominated for several All American teams and signing with NCAA D-I Big East conference Seton Hall University. Kevin completed his college career at Cal State Northridge. 'We are looking for him to be an impact player for us; he has NBA potential. I anticipate Kevin will attract attention from many overseas teams. I am happy; he chose to play for the Seattle Mountaineers, this season.' stated Coach Don Sims
The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that the Topeka Steel has been added to its Great Plains Division. "We very pleased that Shawn Smith and his group have decided to join the ABA," stated ABA co-founder Joe Newman . "Shawn has a great background in a variety of sports and we believe he'll do a terrific job with his ABA team - plus we were very eager to expand the Great Plains Division." The Topeka Steel is owned by One Distraction Sports Group, the parent owners of Impact... [read more]
The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that the Topeka Steel has been added to its Great Plains Division. "We very pleased that Shawn Smith and his group have decided to join the ABA," stated ABA co-founder Joe Newman . "Shawn has a great background in a variety of sports and we believe he'll do a terrific job with his ABA team - plus we were very eager to expand the Great Plains Division." The Topeka Steel is owned by One Distraction Sports Group, the parent owners of Impact Championship Wrestling, Midwest Football League and Topeka Valor Football Club. Shawn was born and raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka Seaman High School where be played football and basketball. In addition to his own wrestling and football enterprises, he worked for 13 years with the Kansas Koyotes in indoor professional football. "We are very excited to be a part of the ABA," added Smith. "This is a great league with a great tradition and we will do Topeka proud on and off the court." For more information, visit www.topekasteel.com, email topekasteel@gmail.com or www.abaliveaction.com
The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that this year's Final Eight will be played in Austin, TX and will be hosted by the Austin Bats. The Final Eight will be held in mid-April following a series of tournament games starting mid-March. "This year's tournament will be bigger and better than ever," stated ABA co-founder Joe Newman, " because the ABA is bigger and better than ever with nearly 120 teams competing for the ABA Championship. Modeled after the single elimination NCA... [read more]
The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that this year's Final Eight will be played in Austin, TX and will be hosted by the Austin Bats. The Final Eight will be held in mid-April following a series of tournament games starting mid-March. "This year's tournament will be bigger and better than ever," stated ABA co-founder Joe Newman, " because the ABA is bigger and better than ever with nearly 120 teams competing for the ABA Championship. Modeled after the single elimination NCAA Tournament , we anticipate 32-64 of our teams will be eligible." As in previous seasons, the #1 team in the ABA Power Rankings will get an automatic bye; the host team (Austin Bats) will be guaranteed "play-in game" the evening prior to the start of the Final Eight. The Jacksonville Giants are the defending ABA Champions and will be ranked #1 in the Pre-Season ABA Power Rankings. "Not only have the Austin Bats been one of the highest ranked ABA teams on the court for the last couple of years," added Newman. "But they have been one of the best run organizations in the league. Leticia Luna and her staff do an outstanding job and we anticipate a spectacular Final Eight. Full details will be posted regularly. For more information, visit www.austinbatsaba.com or www.abaliveaction.com or email atx@austinbatsaba.com.
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