Guam Basketball Association
The Guam Basketball Association (GBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the United States territory of Guam. Promoted by the ,[1] it is the tiny island-nation's FIBA-recognized basketball league.[2]
History[]
The GBA had its first season in 2015.
Before the start of the GBA's third season on April 2, 2017, the league announced the creation of the , a women's league sponsored by the GBA.[3] As of 2021, there was no evidence the WGBA had been inaugurated in Guam.
Teams[]
There are seven teams competing in the league; these teams are usually sponsored by major companies. Among those teams and their corporate sponsors:
- , sponsored by
- , by the University of Guam
- , by American food retailer KFC
- , by Japanese car maker Mitsubishi
- . by MacTech[1] (a magazine owned by Apple Computers)
- [4]
Players[]
Some of the GBA players have played for the Guam national basketball team. Players in the league include:[5]
References[]
- ^ a b Delgado, Dave. "Guam Basketball Association is back for Season 3".
- ^ "The Guam Basketball Association champion has been crowned". FIBA.com.
- ^ Staff, Daily Post. "Guam Basketball Association set for Season 3".
- ^ "Eurobasket News".
- ^ "Top teams collide this weekend at GBA Playoffs".
Categories:
- 2015 establishments in Guam
- Basketball in Guam
- History of Guam
- Sports leagues established in 2015