| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Teams | 7 |
| Country | USA |
| Continent | FIBA Americas (Americas) |
| Champion | Anderson Upstate Heat |
| Most champs | Gwinnett Majic (3) |
| Website | www.WBAball.net |
| Dissolved | 2013 |
The World Basketball Association (WBA) was a semi-professional men's spring basketball league in the United States. The league suspended operations after the 2013 season.
History
The WBA was conceived in 2009, with seven teams scheduled to play. One of those original seven, the Chattanooga Majic, did not start the season and was replaced by the Bristol Crusaders.
Final teams
| Team | City | Arena | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Blaze | Brookhaven, Georgia | Lynwood Gymnasium | Lionel Garrett |
| Conyers Court Kings | Conyers, Georgia | J.P. Carr Gynmnasium | Nolley Larry |
| Gastonia Gamers | Gastonia, North Carolina | Ashbrook High School Gymnasium | TBA |
| Gwinnett Majic | Gwinnett County, Georgia | Bogan Park Gymnasium | David Akin |
| Mauldin Stars | Greenville, South Carolina | TBA | TBA |
| Rome Gladiators | Rome, Georgia | Winthrop-King Centre | Jackie Copeland |
| Upstate Heat | Anderson, South Carolina | Anderson Recreation Center | Frederick Summer |
Former teams
- Arkansas ArchAngels (2005–06)
- Atlanta Hardhats
- Birmingham Steel (never played)
- Bristol Crusaders (2004)
- Chattanooga Majic (never played)
- Cleveland Majic (2005–06)
- Decatur Court Kings
- Druid City Dragons (2006)
- Florida Flight (2010)
- Floyd County Rage
- Fort Worth Star Prospects
- Franklin Knights (2010)
- Raleigh Knights (2004) then Gainesville Knights (2005–06) (withdrew during season)
- Georgia Warriors (2006–08) (formed as Cartersville Warriors in 2006)
- Gulf Coast Bandits (2005)
- Gwinnett Ravia-Rebels
- Jackson Rage (2004)
- Kentucky Reach (2004–05)
- Macon Blaze (2005)
- Magic City Court Kings (2005–06) (withdrew during 2006 season)
- Mayas-USA
- Marietta Storm (2006-08)
- Mississippi Hardhats (2004–2009)
- Mississippi Miracles (2007)
- Murfreesboro Musicians (2006–08)
- Newport News Wildcats (never played)
- North Mississippi Tornadoes
- Southern Crescent Lightning (2004–05)
- Texas Tycoons
- Tunica Gamblers (2004–05)
- Tupelo Rock-n-Rollers (2009–10)
Champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Southern Crescent Lightning | Jackson Rage | 82-79 |
| 2005 | Rome Gladiators | Mississippi Hardhats | 103-100 |
| 2006 | Rome Gladiators | Cartersville Warriors | 125-114 |
| 2007 | Mayas-USA | Gwinnett Ravia-Rebels | 114-104 |
| 2008 | Decatur Court Kings | Buford Majic | 131-128 (2OT) |
| 2009 | Buford Majic | Tupelo Rock-n-Rollers | 95-93 |
| 2010 | Gwinnett Majic | Franklin Knights | 133-113 |
| 2011 | Gwinnett Majic | Conyers Court Kings | 113-91 |
| 2012 | No championship | ||
| 2013 | Anderson Upstate Heat[1] | Rome Gladiators |
References
- ^ "WBA league Championship". USbasket.com. Retrieved 17 August 2013.