Upcoming Events
Native ABA Developemnt Camp
Training will begin at 10 AM. Location: Burdette Hall San Carlos, Arizona. Date: February 26, 2022. Cost: Free to Native ABA Combine participants and the First 10 that register and $150 for all that register after the first 10. The Native ABA is looking for a few more players to join the team. To register or for more information, contact Art Salter (928) 475-2483
The Background to the Native ABA
The Native ABA is an initiative of the American Basketball Association developed to give more Native Americans the opportunity to establish a basketball resume and start a professional basketball career. The Native ABA is looking for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Tribal members willing to operate and manage a professional basketball franchise. The Native ABA is looking for Native American Teams to join the conference and provide the opportunity of playing professional basketball for their Tribal members
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American Basketball Association
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 21 years.
