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DEPORTE INTERNACIONAL (Mexico)Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11:05 AM
houpsuarez, NBA
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed center Josh Powell. Powell joins the Rockets from the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel club in the Philippines.
Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:00 AM
WBA
The locally operated Upstate Heat and WBA Exposure League will host the official ribbon cutting of Anderson, South Carolina's Upstate Heat professional basketball team and to help welcome two recently signed local stars; Westside High graduate Kyreen Sadler and Anderson University standout Trey Britton to the Heat's 2nd season.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:00 AM
WBA
Under local ownership and management, the Upstate Heat prepare for their 2nd WBA season May-July by signing two local stars Westside High Grad Kyreen Sadler former Anderson University standout Trey Britton. The Upstate Heats’ 1st home game presented by WLAS Radio, Slam Dunk and the WBA will feature a half time show, contests and exciting giveaways and will take place June 22nd at 1107 N. Murray at 7pm, tickets are available at www.wbaheat.com.
Friday, April 27, 2012 9:00 PM
WBA
WBA League Alum and rising NBA breakout star Jamario Moon recently signed to the Charlotte Bobcats. Moon is recognized as a NBA veteran who played professional for the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2009-2010 season. Moon has played in over 278 NBA playoff games. During the regular season for the D-Fenders, he averaged 17.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. In a postseason game for Los Angeles, Moon scored 25 points and grabbed five rebounds in 39 minutes. Moon's skills were honed during his stint with the World Basketball Association (WBA) Exposure League.
Friday, April 27, 2012 12:00 AM
WBA
The WBA Exposure League announces the addition of Gastonia, NC’s Gastonia Gamers, to its prominent 2012 team roster that includes the “Gwinnett Majic” [Buford, GA], “Conyers Court Kings” [Conyers, GA], “Atlanta Blaze” [Atlanta, GA], “Upstate Heat” [Anderson, SC], “Mauldin Stars” [Mauldin, SC], “Rome Gladiators” [Rome, GA]. The Gamers will hold its 1st tryout camp on May 12th for more info visit www.wbaball.net.
Monday, April 23, 2012 12:00 AM
WBA
Premier professional league, The World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) has officially announced the launch of its 2012 season. Marking the 10 year anniversary since its inception, the athletic organization has assisted over 400 players in getting paid athletic contracts. The season will commence with the 9th Annual Professional Tryout Camp in partnership with Check Up Athletics and Floyd Mayweather's Lottery Soda and Wing Heaven on April 28th from 2pm to 7pm and 29th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Redan Recreation Center at 1839 Phillips Rd. Lithonia, GA 30058.
Saturday, April 7, 2012 4:50 AM
WBA
After initially scheduling its 2012 Tryout Camp for April 29 in Lawrenceville, Ga., the World Basketball Association Exposure League has moved its camp and extended it to two days. The camp, which is sponsored by Floyd Mayweather's Lottery Soda and Wing Heaven, will now be held April 28-29 at the Redan Recreation Center located at 1839 Phillips Road in Lithonia, Ga. All eight teams that will be playing in the WBA this season will be in attendance as well as scouts and agents from the NBA, Mexico and other international leagues.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 10:20 AM
WBA
Conyers, Georgia is a proud home of minor league basketball. The Conyers Court Kings enter their third season playing in the emerging WBA Exposure League. The Court Kings' owners, locals Thomas Gates, Jr. and Curtis Richardson, couldn't be more thrilled about using this opportunity to better their community. "Combining our experience in business with our love and passion for the sport, gives us the avenue to educate and help develop our youth of today and tomorrow. The Conyers Court Kings plans to service the community by sponsoring programs that help youth acquire knowledge, develop skills, and form attitudes that enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society."
Friday, May 20, 2011 9:00 AM
WBA
The WBA Exposure League announces Rome’s champion professional basketball team, The Rome Gladiators 2011 Season opener. There will be a 2-day Sequence this weekend, May 20th, 2011 the Rome Gladiators finest hoop stars open at Berry College Ford Gym at 7:00pm against the Conyers Court Kings!
Sunday, May 8, 2011 12:27 PM
WBA
The WBA Exposure League Rome Gladiators will present the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today at Ford Gym at Berry College at 10am today, May 20, 2011 with the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 6:42 PM
WBA
Check Up Athletic Wear will present the WBA Foundation's 8th Annual Historical Black College All-Star Classic [HBCAC] on Saturday, April 23rd,at the Columbus Civic Center. The top-24 basketball stars of Historical Black Colleges and Universities from across the country will showcase their skills for thousands of fans, as well as NBA and international scouts. Player participation and tickets info can be found online at www.HBCALLSTARCLASSIC.com or by calling the WBA Foundation at 1-866-245-1996. Additionally, a generous donation will be made to the Columbus Boys' and Girls' Club of America by the WBA Foundation, a 501(c)3.
Monday, February 21, 2011 12:00 PM
Brandon Williams, Gwinnett Majic
he Bold declaration of Gwinnett Majics owner Brandon Williams stated that the team will attempt to win its third straight crown in the next season of the WBA.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:22 PM
WBA
The Gwinnett Majic, who recently defeated the Franklin Knights to win their second straight World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) championship, led the league's all-star selections with five players being honored.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 12:01 PM
WBA
The Gwinnett Majic steamrolled the Franklin Knights 133-113, Saturday night at Bogan Park in Buford, Ga., to win their second straight World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) championship.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 12:00 AM
WBA
The Gwinnett Majic steamrolled the Franklin Knights 133-113, Saturday night at Bogan Park in Buford, Ga., to win their second straight World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) championship.
Sunday, August 1, 2010 8:55 PM
WBA
B.J. Puckett may have carried the offensive load for the Gwinnett Majic in Saturday night’s World Basketball Association championship game at Bogan Park, but it was a play on the defensive end that made the most noise.
Friday, July 30, 2010 5:33 PM
WBA
The seventh season of the World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) will come to a close Saturday night when the Gwinnett (Ga.) Majic and Franklin (Tenn.) Knights face off for the WBA championship at Bogan Park in Buford, Ga. Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Monday, July 26, 2010 9:11 AM
WBA
The seventh season of the World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) will conclude Saturday night when the Gwinnett (Ga.) Majic and Franklin (Tenn.) Knights square off for the WBA championship at Bogan Park in Buford, Ga. Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:44 AM
WBA
The Franklin (Tenn.) Knights rallied in the fourth quarter and then held off the Marietta Storm in overtime for a 135-131 victory in a World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) game Monday night at the A-Game Sportsplex in Franklin, Tenn.
Monday, July 19, 2010 7:56 AM
WBA
The Franklin (Tenn.) Knights used a strong second half Saturday night to pull away and earn a 133-118 win over the Marietta Storm in a World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) game in Smyrna, Ga.
Saturday, July 17, 2010 9:49 PM
WBA
The Gwinnett Majic had eight of its nine players finish in double figures Friday night as it rolled to a 139-91 victory over the Florida Flight in a World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) game in Buford, Ga.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:50 AM
WBA
The World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA) is coming up on the final weekend of its seventh regular season with plenty of playoff seedings still to be determined.
Monday, July 12, 2010 12:41 PM
WBA
The Florida Flight tandem of Yusuf Baker and Alex Hill combined for 62 points to lead the short-handed Flight to a 113-109 victory over Team Skillz Saturday night in Kissimmee, Fla.
Monday, July 12, 2010 12:39 PM
WBA
The Gwinnett Majic, the defending champions of the World Basketball Association Exposure League (WBA), used a big second quarter to propel themselves to a 131-107 victory over the Franklin (Tenn.) Knights Friday night in Buford, Ga.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:27 PM
WBA
Professional basketball players from the WBA’s Marietta Storm are known for their slam dunks, dazzling dribbles and bank shot skills. The team is now ready to show off their other off-the court skills: babysitting.
Sunday, June 27, 2010 6:27 PM
WBA
Stefhon Hannah returns after missing 5 games due to injury and leads the Storm to a 135- 122 victory over the Court Kings with 45pts 11ast.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 2:56 PM
WBA
Music industry veteran and record label owner of Big Cat Records (Gucci Mane, Khia, Pretty Ricky) Melvin Breeden, the new owner of The Marietta Storm, a World Basketball Association (WBA) Exposure League basketball team, will be introducing to Atlanta the new players of his team.
Sunday, June 6, 2010 12:43 PM
WBA
The Marietta Storm (2-3) earned their second win in their last three contests by beating the Florida Flight, 113-101, Saturday night at the Smyrna Community Center in Smyrna, Ga.
Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:00 AM
WBA
ving to face each other for the third time, both teams came prepared to take home the championship trophy. The atmosphere was intense and the Buford Majic wasted no time imposing their fury onto the Decatur Court Kings
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:00 AM
WBA
The World Basketball Association (WBA) Exposure League is searching for the next Jamario Moon! On Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Buford Youth Community Center in Buford, GA, the WBA Exposure League will be hosting tryouts for the 8 teams that comprise the WBA.
Thursday, December 6, 2007 12:00 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo
For all the endless bus rides to empty gymnasiums, the paydays when the owner couldn’t cut checks, the most trying turn of Jamario Moon’s journey had to be the passes the Harlem Globetrotters tossed toward the rafters. The lobs arched 15 feet in the air, tumbling over the side of the backboard, the shot clock and leaving a leaping Moon reaching higher and higher to deliver the deed.
Saturday, June 9, 2007 12:00 AM
David Archer, WBA
Bobby Brown (6'6''-F-79, college: Kennesaw St.) poured in 29 points, as he helped his Mayas-USA team put a stamp on the 2007 WBA Championship, by beating Ravia 114-104 on Friday night at Berkmar High School. Mayas USA took the best-of-three series 2-0 over the Rebels.
Monday, May 21, 2007 12:00 PM
WBA
Both Rome and Floyd county got swept away in Eastern Conference double-header action Saturday in Rome.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:00 AM
WBA
Mayas-USA headed by the Ruiz-Flota brothers from the LNBP in Mexico has placed a team in East Texas for the 2007 WBA season.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 12:00 AM
WBA
The Texas Tycoons have announced that the team will be playing in the World Basketball Association this season. The current #4 ranked team in the American Basketball Association will be continuing their season after the ABA has concluded on into the WBA's Spring-Summer schedule. The Tycoons have confirmed that they will continue to call Dallas, Texas' Mountain View College as their home venue for both leagues.
Saturday, December 16, 2006 12:00 PM
Gasper Silviera, Deporte Internacional
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Saturday, July 8, 2006 12:00 AM
Chris Terrell, WBA
The World Basketball Association is proud to announce that several of the players from the 2006 season are moving on to opportunities with the NBA.
Monday, July 3, 2006 9:00 AM
Chris Terrell, WBA
David Archer of the Cartersville Warriors and Harold Ellis of the Rome Gladiators are the 2006 WBA Coaches of the Year. The two coaches met in the WBA finals this past Saturday in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of Gladiator fans, Warrior fans, and basketball fans alike but the path that these two coaches took was very different.
Sunday, July 2, 2006 12:00 AM
David Dawson, Rome News-Tribune Sports Writer
The WBA's best two teams and best two players were on display Saturday night. But there was only one trophy for the taking, and the Rome Gladiators made sure it belonged to them. Again.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:00 PM
Christopher Walsh, Tuscaloosa News
It was fitting that some of the people who showed up to watch the debut of the Druid City Dragons were wearing paraphernalia from the former local high school.
Friday, April 21, 2006 3:30 AM
Christopher Walsh, Tuscaloosa News
When area businessman Mark Booth found out that he would be running Tuscaloosa’s first professional basketball team, he already had a name in mind.
Saturday, July 30, 2005 9:00 AM
WBA
The WBA, which recently completed its second year of play, is being well represented on summer league rosters through out the NBA.
Wednesday, July 6, 2005 12:00 PM
WBA
On Saturday night at the Winthrop-King Centre, the Rome Gladiators went from worst to first. Rome held off the Mississippi HardHats 103-100 to win the World Basketball Association championship
Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:00 AM
WBA
With an impressive 3-0 record for week number eight, the Rome Gladiators have been chosen as the WBA Team of the Week for June 10 - June 16.
Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:00 AM
WBA
Macon Blaze chosen WBA Team of Week for June 3 - June 9 Normally the Team of Week is chosen based on what a team has done during a defined period of days, but for week seven we have to take into account what the Macon Blaze have done over a period time - which is effectively turn their season around.
Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:00 AM
WBA
The Rome Gladiators' Harvey Thomas (204-F-82, college: Baylor) has been chosen as the WBA Player of the Week for June 10 - June 16 - week number eight. Thomas averaged 20.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals per game, in only 25 minutes of work per game on a very deep-laden Rome squad.
Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:00 AM
WBA
One of the biggest reasons the Macon Blaze have been able to turn their fortunes around was the mid-season acquisition of Flem Tucker (183-G, college: Albany St.).
Thursday, May 5, 2005 12:00 AM
Chris Terrell, WBA
The Mayas USA Texas basketball team opened its World Basketball Association existence with a flourish, defeating the Atlanta Hardhats 130-106 Friday night at Lobo Coliseum.
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 12:00 AM
Michael Boylan, The Citizen
Last Friday, members of the World Basketball Association gathered at Peachtree City City Hall to announce and introduce the new owners and coach of the Southern Crescent Lightning. The team won the WBA Championship last year and the new owners, brothers and Peachtree City residents T.J. and Todd Hannon, and coach Ricky Benitez vowed to bring back the title this season.
Monday, November 29, 2004 9:00 AM
WBA
The World Basketball Association wrapped up its 2004 season this summer highlighted by stellar teams and individual performances on the court. 32 players move on to further pursue their professional career with (2) signing NBA contracts.
Monday, November 22, 2004 9:00 AM
WBA
The World Basketball Association (WBA) recently appointed former NBA player, Mike "Stinger" Glenn, as League Commissioner for the 2005 season during a recent owner's meeting in 9Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to taking the helm, Mike served as a consultant to the WBA and worked as a news analyst for the Atlanta Hawks. David Archer was appointed Deputy Commissioner.
Sunday, June 27, 2004 12:00 AM
Henry Goolsby, Clarion-Ledger
Through 20 regular-season games, the Jackson Rage was the driving force behind the new World Basketball Association. On Saturday night, however, the Southern Crescent Lightning took over with the WBA championship game on the line. Both teams scrapped and clawed until the end. But the Lightning made 15 of 18 free throws in the final 1 minute, 22 seconds to claim an 82-79 victory before 5,206 easily the biggest crowd of the season at Jackson State's Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.
Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:00 AM
WBA
The first World Basketball Association regular season is over and the all-star selection are in with Mario Austin of the Jackson Rage getting the top selection as the Player of the Year and Litterial Green of the Southern Crescent Lightning being named the Coach of the Year. The all-star voting was done by the head coaches and owners of each WBA franchise. Also selected was the All – WBA Team, along with Defensive and Rookie players of the year.
Sunday, May 23, 2004 9:00 AM
WBA
Derrick Allen (6’8, 225-F/Ole Miss.) has been selected WBA Player of the Week for his performance in leading the Southern Crescent Lightning to a 2-1week. Allen led the Lightning to two big road wins over league leading Jackson (92-90-OT) and Raleigh 106-104. In three games Allen scored 58 points for a 19.3 points per game average and pulled down 28 rebounds for a 9.3 per game average. He was also impressive at the charity stripe, connecting on 20 of 22 free throws. In the last two games he has made 11 of 11 free throws. In their only setback, Allen finished with his second double - double of the season, scoring 21 points and grabbing a season high 13 rebounds.
Saturday, May 1, 2004 12:00 AM
JFP Staff, Jackson Free Press
The Jackson Rage opened its inaugural season with an 87-86 victory over the Kentucky Reach Friday night at Elizabethtown, Ky. Former Mississippi State star and Russian refugee Mario Austin scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Rage.
Tuesday, March 16, 2004 7:06 PM
Robert H, WALB 10 News
Albany- The basketball season is not over for Albany State guard Flem Tucker. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference player of the year has been selected to play in the Black College all-star game next month in Atlanta. Tucker, who averaged just over 23 points this season for the Golden Rams, is one of only 24 players selected to play in the all-star game that will be played April 24th at Morehouse College.
Monday, February 2, 2004 9:00 AM
WBA
The World Basketball Association (WBA) will tip-off their inaugural season in the spring of 2004 with franchises in eight cities throughout the southeastern part of the country. The mission of the WBA is to teach, develop and expose basketball players to the NBA, NBDL, ABA, CBA and International Scouts, while providing each community an exciting brand of basketball and entertainment.
Friday, March 7, 2003 4:48 AM
Robert H, WALB 10 News
Albany State guard Flem Tucker is coming home from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference basketball tournament with some hardware.
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