LOADING THE ABAOne legacy. One league. One world.
ABA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
BASKETBALL
WITH PURPOSE.
One global foundation. Every ABA franchise. Year-round programs that use basketball to develop young people, elevate women and girls, strengthen communities and raise international awareness.
THE FRANCHISE PROMISE
Every ABA franchise will operate WABA, JR ABA and ABA Cares programs. Players and coaching staff will serve as trainers, coaches, mentors and community ambassadors throughout the year.
THE MISSION
EVERY COURT CAN CHANGE A LIFE.
The Foundation turns the ABA network into a year-round community platform—not only a game-night brand. Each franchise becomes a local center for development, service and opportunity.
“The people who play and coach the game become the people who teach, mentor and open doors.”
FOUR CONNECTED PROGRAMS
ONE FOUNDATION.
FOUR WAYS TO SERVE.
Programs share standards and resources while remaining flexible enough to reflect each community, culture and country.
01WOMEN & GIRLS
WABA INTERNATIONAL
Clinics, leadership experiences, coach development and visible pathways that bring more women and girls into basketball.
ENTER PROGRAM →02YOUTH DEVELOPMENTJR ABA INTERNATIONAL
Age-appropriate camps, school partnerships, skills training and mentorship led by ABA players and coaching staffs.
ENTER PROGRAM →03COMMUNITY ACTIONABA CARES
Health, education, food access, equipment drives, service days and locally relevant programs that respond to community needs.
ENTER PROGRAM →04GLOBAL AWARENESSINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Cross-cultural basketball exchanges, awareness campaigns and partnerships designed with local leaders for lasting impact.
ENTER PROGRAM →THE ABA FRANCHISE STANDARD
PLAY. TEACH.
SERVE.
Community programming becomes part of franchise operations. The Foundation supplies a common framework; local teams activate it with their players, coaches and trusted partners.
PEOPLE POWER THE PROGRAMS
THE TEAM BEHIND
THE COMMUNITY.
Participation is structured, age-appropriate and coordinated around playing and coaching responsibilities.
TRAINERS & MENTORS
Lead skills stations, speak with young athletes, support awareness campaigns and model preparation, teamwork and respect.
COACH EDUCATORS
Design safe sessions, mentor local coaches, guide development plans and maintain a consistent basketball curriculum.
PROGRAM OPERATORS
Coordinate calendars, venues, registrations, partners, permissions, logistics, reporting and family communication.
LOCAL EXPERTS
Schools, nonprofits, health providers and public agencies help identify needs and strengthen delivery.
YEAR-ROUND ACTIVATION
IMPACT HAS
NO OFFSEASON.
Safeguarding orientation, coach preparation, school outreach and the annual community calendar.
Recurring clinics, mentorship sessions, awareness events and ABA Cares service projects.
Community showcases, WABA and JR ABA events, recognition and partner storytelling.
Camps, coach education, equipment access, scholarships and program evaluation.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
LOCAL TRUST.
GLOBAL REACH.
International programs are built with local leadership and adapted for language, culture, facilities and community priorities. The Foundation can support coach exchanges, equipment-access campaigns, basketball and education events, health awareness, leadership development and cross-border community games.
COACH EXCHANGEEQUIPMENT ACCESSHEALTH AWARENESSEDUCATIONLEADERSHIPCULTURAL EXCHANGE
NON-NEGOTIABLE
SAFE, ACCOUNTABLE, TRANSPARENT.
YOUTH PROTECTIONBackground screening where legally available, codes of conduct, adult supervision and reporting procedures.
CONSENT & PRIVACYParent or guardian permission, media releases and responsible handling of participant information.
HEALTH & READINESSAppropriate waivers, emergency planning, first-aid access, hydration and age-appropriate physical activity.
FINANCIAL INTEGRITYClear program budgets, approved partners and transparent impact reporting before public fundraising.
MEASURE WHAT MATTERS
THE IMPACT SCOREBOARD.
Verified figures will be published as franchise programs launch and report through the Foundation framework.
JOIN THE MISSION
BUILD THE PROGRAM
YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Franchises, schools, nonprofit organizations, health partners, sponsors, coaches and volunteers can register interest in the ABA International Foundation network.
READY 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