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THE MODERN AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION · SINCE 1999
THE REAL
ABA LEAGUE.
More than 100 active teams across four U.S. regions, sixteen divisions and one national championship pathway—where opportunity has found a home.
THE MODERN ABA · SINCE 1999CEO · CO-FOUNDERJOE NEWMAN
Indiana-based executive Joe Newman co-founded the modern American Basketball Association with the late Richard P. Tinkham in 1999. His community-centered model opened professional basketball ownership and playing opportunities across the United States.
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AMERICA’S LARGEST
PRO BASKETBALL NETWORK.
The official ABA describes a national system built around access, regional competition and a clear championship route.
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OFFICIAL U.S. STRUCTURE
FOUR REGIONS. SIXTEEN DIVISIONS.
Each region contains four divisions and produces one regional champion for the national championship stage.
CURRENT ABA USA · OFFICIAL REGIONAL ALIGNMENT
THE TEAMS
PLAYING NOW.
This directory mirrors the teams listed by the Real ABA League across its East, Central, South and West regions. Classic ABA franchises remain honored separately in Legacy.
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East38 TEAMSCentral22 TEAMSSouth41 TEAMSWest25 TEAMSEast Region
38 MATCHING TEAMS · FOUR-DIVISION PATHWAYCentral Region
22 MATCHING TEAMS · FOUR-DIVISION PATHWAYSouth Region
41 MATCHING TEAMS · FOUR-DIVISION PATHWAYWest Region
25 MATCHING TEAMS · FOUR-DIVISION PATHWAY2025–26 FINAL REGULAR-SEASON SNAPSHOT
TOP 20
RECORDS.
Ranked by listed win percentage among teams with at least 10 games in the official ABA MyStats standings. This is an ABA International presentation of official results—not a separate official ABA power ranking.
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01Austin Bats241.96002Buffalo eXtreme241.96003Silicon Valley Panthers231.95804Nashville Aces211.95505Wyoming Valley Clutch191.95006Mississippi Silverbacks151.93807Windy City Inferno162.88908Edgewood 96ers (SC)122.85709New England Lightning173.85010Hartford Colts173.85011Steel City Yellow Jackets163.84212Chicago Fury204.83313Long Island Strong Arm143.82414San Diego MOB143.82415Middletown Maulers133.81216Columbus Skyhawks133.81217Alamo City All-Stars164.80018Chattanooga Strike164.80019402 Elite165.76220San Diego Suns155.750LATEST FROM REALABALEAGUE.COM
THE LEAGUE
KEEPS GROWING.
01EXPANSION · AUG 15 · 2026
ABA Adds Central Florida Snipers to Growing Roster of Teams
READ AT REALABALEAGUE.COM ↗02MARKETING · AUG 15 · 2026ABA and Hoops Central to Test Pilot Unique Marketing Program
READ AT REALABALEAGUE.COM ↗03EXPANSION · AUG 11 · 2026Mid Penn Spartans Added to Growing Roster of ABA Teams
READ AT REALABALEAGUE.COM ↗04PARTNERSHIP · AUG 08 · 2026ABA Announces Baden as the Official Basketball of the League
READ AT REALABALEAGUE.COM ↗05EXPANSION · AUG 01 · 2026DFW Flight Added to ABA 2027 Expansion
READ AT REALABALEAGUE.COM ↗06EXPANSION · JUL 12 · 2026Johnstown 36ers Set to Begin Play in 2027
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THE RULES
CREATE THE SHOW.
The ABA combines professional, college and international concepts to create faster possessions, more scoring and dramatic pressure situations.
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THE ORIGINAL ABA · 1967–1976THE LEAGUE THAT TAUGHT BASKETBALL TO FLY.
THE FACE OF THE ABA
Julius “Dr. J” Erving
3× ABA MVP · 2× champion
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THE SCORER
Rick Barry
1969 champion · Oakland Oaks
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS
Moses Malone
Utah Stars · Spirits of St. Louis
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THE A-TRAIN
Artis Gilmore
1972 MVP · 1975 champion
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THE ANCHOR
Mel Daniels
2× MVP · 3× champion
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THE FIRST STAR
Connie Hawkins
1968 MVP · champion · Playoffs MVP
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THE CHAMPION
Zelmo Beaty
1971 champion · Playoffs MVP
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