COUNTRY LEAGUES
National schedules led by approved local operators and clubs.
LOADING THE ABAOne legacy. One league. One world.
THE WOMEN’S GLOBAL PLATFORM OF ABA INTERNATIONAL
HER GAME.
HER LEAGUE.
HER WORLD.
WABA International is designed to connect women’s leagues, clubs and athletes through one worldwide competition, development, media and business ecosystem.
THE PROMISE
BUILD THE STAGE.
BACK THE WOMEN.
Athletes deserve organized competition, professional standards, powerful storytelling and a visible route forward. WABA International will help approved country leaders build that stage locally and connect it globally.
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PROPOSED COMPETITION SYSTEM
LOCAL ROOTS. GLOBAL FINISH.
A connected model that can grow country by country without losing operating standards.
REGIONAL COMPETITION
Cross-border series and cups built around practical travel regions.
WABA INTERNATIONAL CUP
A premium global event for qualified country and regional representatives.
GLOBAL SHOWCASE
Elite players, clubs and partners gathered for exposure and placement.
THE ATHLETE PATHWAY
EVERY LEVEL
SHOULD LEAD
SOMEWHERE.
Performance data, film, development and professional support travel with the athlete through one connected network.
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PLAYER-FIRST SERVICES
MORE THAN A ROSTER SPOT.
The platform around the competition should help women perform, protect their careers and build lasting value.
PERFORMANCE
Qualified coaching, strength, recovery and development standards.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Medical planning, mental-wellness resources and athlete education through qualified providers.
CONTRACT SUPPORT
Clear written terms, representation pathways and career guidance.
BRAND & MEDIA
Storytelling, verified profiles, content training and commercial visibility.
EDUCATION & CAREER
Leadership, financial literacy, coaching and post-playing career pathways.
GLOBAL PLACEMENT
Exposure to ABA, WABA and independent professional opportunities worldwide.
WABA OPERATING STANDARD
PROFESSIONAL MEANS PREPARED.
Country and club approval should be tied to real protections—not only a logo, roster and schedule.
01Written contracts and clearly stated compensation terms
02Qualified coaches, officials and basketball operations
03Medical, emergency and return-to-play planning
04Safe travel, lodging and venue requirements
05Anti-harassment, safeguarding and reporting procedures
06Participant privacy, media consent and data protection
07Defined pregnancy, maternity and family-support policies
08Independent grievance and appeal pathways
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INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION NETWORK
THE WORLD IS THE COURT.
Country programs launch only with approved leadership, viable markets and clear athlete standards.
MÉXICO
Los Cabos pathway
CANADA
North American growth
CARIBBEAN
Island league network
CENTRAL AMERICA
Regional competition
SOUTH AMERICA
Club and talent pathway
EUROPE
Country partnerships
AFRICA
Leagues and development
ASIA–PACIFIC
Professional market connections
WABA MX · LOS CABOS
THE LOCAL PATHWAY INTO THE GLOBAL SYSTEM.
WABA MX is planned as the women’s platform connected to ABA México, with shared market development, venues, media, community programs and a route into future WABA International competition.
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THE DIGITAL LEAGUE
EVERY GAME. EVERY PLAYER. EVERY STORY.
The same connected technology vision powering ABA International will support the women’s game.
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TEAMS
Club pages, rosters, schedules, standings and tickets.
EXPLORE →02PLAYERS
Verified profiles, statistics, film, availability and career history.
EXPLORE →03WABA TV
Live games, replays, highlights, originals and player stories.
EXPLORE →04NEWSROOM
Official announcements, results, signings and market launches.
EXPLORE →05SOCIAL HUB
Verified content connected directly to team and athlete profiles.
EXPLORE →06STORE
League, country, club and player-owned merchandise collections.
EXPLORE →OWNERSHIP & COUNTRY LEADERSHIP
BUILD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL IN YOUR MARKET.
Prospective country directors and club owners can begin a structured review covering territory, ownership, venue, budget, staffing, athlete welfare, community impact and commercial plan.
Start an ownership inquiryPARTNER WITH PURPOSE
INVEST WHERE PERFORMANCE MEETS POSSIBILITY.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Category leadership, naming opportunities and global storytelling.
MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Production, distribution, statistics, data and fan experience.
HEALTH & PERFORMANCE
Medical, wellness, nutrition, equipment and athlete services.
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
Air, ground, hotel, venue and event partnerships.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
Scholarships, mentorship and WABA Cares initiatives.
PLAYER-LED BRANDS
Commercial opportunities built with and for WABA athletes.
PLAY · OWN · COACH · PARTNER · LEAD
YOUR PLACE IN THE WOMEN’S GAME STARTS HERE.
WABA International inquiries are open for athletes, coaches, officials, owners, country leaders, sponsors, media and strategic partners.
Enter WABA InternationalREADY 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