LOADING THE ABAOne legacy. One league. One world.
ABA INTERNATIONAL DRAFT & COMBINE · 2027
ONLY
WAY UP
FROM HERE.
Four days built for professional, semi-professional and eligible college-experienced players ready to be measured, seen and challenged in front of ABA decision-makers.
JANUARY 21–24, 2027 · OPEN PLAYER EXPOSURE EVENT · FINAL VENUE TO BE ANNOUNCED
WHO IS
NEXT?THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GLOBAL STAR STARTS HERE.
NEXT?THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GLOBAL STAR STARTS HERE.
ABA MÉXICO · REGION 1 · 2027FOUR TEAMS.
FOUR TEAMS.
ONE LOS CABOS EXPERIENCE.
Every draft program connects the four founding clubs, their fans and their communities. Select a team to visit its official hub.
JANUARY 21–24 · THE PLAYER JOURNEY
ARRIVE.
BE SEEN.
GET SELECTED.
This is both a draft and an international exposure event. Every participant receives the same scheduled evaluation window; selection and future opportunities are earned through performance and team fit.
ARRIVAL DAY
Player check-in, hotel arrival, credentialing, orientation and event-kit distribution.
MEDIA DAY
Official portraits, player interviews, content production and the ABA International press conference.
COMBINE DAY
Verified measurements, athletic testing, position work, controlled competition and team interviews.
DRAFT DAY
Four clubs select 48 players—12 per team. Selected players remain with their new club for the next team phase.
PLAYER REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD · THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2027$900 USDSecure the reduced participant rate before the deadline.
STANDARD EVENT REGISTRATION$1,500 USD
Applies beginning January 11, 2027 and for approved event-day registration, subject to remaining capacity.
HOW PLAYERS ARE EVALUATED
MORE THAN
A TRYOUT.
Teams need more than highlights. The combine is designed to show how an athlete moves, thinks, competes, communicates and responds under pressure.
THE OPPORTUNITY NETWORK
ONE EVENT.
MULTIPLE PATHWAYS.
DRAFT SELECTION
Forty-eight players are planned to be selected across four ABA México clubs, with 12 selections available per club.
GLOBAL CLUB INTEREST
Unselected players may be considered for other ABA, semi-professional or approved international opportunities when a fit exists.
AGENCY REVIEW
Only standout prospects may be invited to an optional ABA International Sports Agency review. Representation is never automatic.
PROFESSIONAL MEDIA KIT
Participants leave with event-generated evaluation and media assets according to the final published kit and content policy.
READ BEFORE REGISTERING
COME READY.
KNOW THE TERMS.
NO GUARANTEED SELECTION. Registration, payment and participation do not guarantee a draft selection, roster position, contract, salary, visa, representation or placement in another league.
AFTER THE DRAFT. Selected players remain for their assigned club’s next scheduled team phase. Players not selected conclude their event participation and depart unless separately invited to another documented opportunity.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY. Participants are responsible for confirming amateur, college, contractual, immigration, medical and travel eligibility before registering or accepting an opportunity.
AGENCY PATHWAY. Representation review is reserved for selected top prospects and requires a separate written agreement. ABA International does not promise NBA, G League or overseas placement.
PRO · SEMI-PRO · COLLEGE-EXPERIENCED · INTERNATIONAL
YOUR NEXT
CHAPTER NEEDS
A FIRST STEP.
Bring your game, your documents and your professional mindset. The January 2027 Draft & Combine is designed to put serious players in a room with serious basketball opportunity.
REGISTER NOW · EARLY BIRD $900 USDREADY TO PARTICIPATE?CHOOSE YOUR ABA PATH.
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
Image: ABA archiveCONNIE HAWKINSROGER BROWNLOUIE DAMPIERZELMO BEATYSPENCER HAYWOODDAVID THOMPSONLARRY KENONMACK CALVIN