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Columbus Blackhawks join the Pro Basketball Association

Columbus, Georgia – The Pro Basketball Association announced on Saturday that the Columbus Blackhawks had been awarded a franchise for the 2021 Spring-Summer PBA season. Owner Angela Culliver has also been named Regional Director of League Operations for the Pro Basketball Association. It’s also being announced as a part of a separate press releases that the Culliver owned Music City Jazz are also joining the Pro Basketball Association along with several of the better organizations in the Southeast Division.

Angela “MsTruVision” Culliver – Owner Music City Jazz and Columbus Blackhawks

Angela “MsTruVision” Culliver is an Army Veteran who also comes from an extensive line of Armed Forces Family members including her own father. Because of this background Angela knows all about structure, commitment, hard work and perseverance. Angela has had the love for the game since a young age of 9 years old and has done everything from being a player, to coaching everything from Boys & Girls Clubs to ABA teams over the last 20 years, to being a referee for 9 years and now being the owner of 2 ABA teams (Columbus Blackhawks & Music City Jazz, 1 WABA team (TriCity Lady Blackhawks) and 1 minor league basketball team (Southeast Cobras). Now Ms Culliver can add two PBA franchises to that as the Columbus Blackhawks will also be joining the PBA to be issued as a separate press release. She knows that nothing comes easy but with dedication and having the right people on your team, she knows that nothing is impossible. MsTruVision is just what the name says, it’s about a Woman with a Vision of what is going to come true if we work together to achieve the same goal…. SUCCESS!!!!!!–

“Wow! Angela just blew me away. We both were kind of feeling out one another business wise when we first got on the phone. Like where is this going but something magical happened. We related in a special way. She’s got a heart of gold and is loyal to the soul. She’s a fighter and has a tremendous spirit. Her military background and training helped forge a true leader in the Community. Her ties with several of the better organizations in the Southeast, her leadership qualities and a shared vision on the direction of the game of basketball at the minor league level made us forever aligned. She’s a champion on and off the court and I’m really honored that MsTruVision decided that she wanted her organizations to be in the Pro Basketball Association. She’s a tremendous asset already to the PBA and we’re looking forward to some incredible things for these young men we both care so much about on her teams but also the younger generation that is looking up to us to do something bigger than the sport. I can truly say Angela touched a part of me and I’m indebted to our alliance and the positive change we can make in the game together in the Southeast.” PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell

Southeast Division – Current, pending, and proposed markets

If you want Pro – You want the PBA

The Pro Basketball Association 2021 PBA Pro Combine and Draft will be held in two locations beginning with 3/27 in Rochester, New York and then 4/3 in Dallas, Texas. With pending announcements the PBA will have a minimum of 42 teams (From Seattle to New York City and everywhere in between – America) in the two round draft which means 84 draft eligible players will become a part of the Pro Basketball Association. Players and/or their representation is encouraged to email profile/video to [email protected] or visit Pro Basketball Association Combine and Draft – Pro Basketball Association (pbaplayers.com) or follow FB/IG @probasketballassociation

Music City Jazz join the Pro Basketball Association

Nashville, Tennessee – The Pro Basketball Association announced on Saturday that the league had awarded a franchise to the Music City Jazz for the 2021 PBA Spring-Summer Season. Owner Angela Culliver has also been named Regional Director of League Operations for the Pro Basketball Association. It’s also being announced as a part of a separate press releases that the Culliver owned Columbus Blackhawks are also joining the Pro Basketball Association along with several of the better organizations in the Southeast Division.

Angela “MsTruVision” Culliver – Owner Music City Jazz and Columbus Blackhawks

Angela “MsTruVision” Culliver is an Army Veteran who also comes from an extensive line of Armed Forces Family members including her own father. Because of this background Angela knows all about structure, commitment, hard work and perseverance. Angela has had the love for the game since a young age of 9 years old and has done everything from being a player, to coaching everything from Boys & Girls Clubs to ABA teams over the last 20 years, to being a referee for 9 years and now being the owner of 2 ABA teams (Columbus Blackhawks & Music City Jazz, 1 WABA team (TriCity Lady Blackhawks) and 1 minor league basketball team (Southeast Cobras). Now Ms Culliver can add two PBA franchises to that as the Columbus Blackhawks will also be joining the PBA to be issued as a separate press release. She knows that nothing comes easy but with dedication and having the right people on your team, she knows that nothing is impossible. MsTruVision is just what the name says, it’s about a Woman with a Vision of what is going to come true if we work together to achieve the same goal…. SUCCESS!!!!!!–

“Wow! Angela just blew me away. We both were kind of feeling out one another business wise when we first got on the phone. Like where is this going but something magical happened. We related in a special way. She’s got a heart of gold and is loyal to the soul. She’s a fighter and has a tremendous spirit. Her military background and training helped forge a true leader in the Community. Her ties with several of the better organizations in the Southeast, her leadership qualities and a shared vision on the direction of the game of basketball at the minor league level made us forever aligned. She’s a champion on and off the court and I’m really honored that MsTruVision decided that she wanted her organizations to be in the Pro Basketball Association. She’s a tremendous asset already to the PBA and we’re looking forward to some incredible things for these young men we both care so much about on her teams but also the younger generation that is looking up to us to do something bigger than the sport. I can truly say Angela touched a part of me and I’m indebted to our alliance and the positive change we can make in the game together in the Southeast.” PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell

Southeast – Current, pending, and proposed markets
If you want Pro – You want the PBA

The Pro Basketball Association 2021 PBA Pro Combine and Draft will be held in two locations beginning with 3/27 in Rochester, New York and then 4/3 in Dallas, Texas. With pending announcements the PBA will have a minimum of 42 teams (From Seattle to New York City and everywhere in between – America) in the two round draft which means 84 draft eligible players will become a part of the Pro Basketball Association. Players and/or their representation is encouraged to email profile/video to [email protected] or visit Pro Basketball Association Combine and Draft – Pro Basketball Association (pbaplayers.com) or follow FB/IG @probasketballassociation

Texas Tsunami joins the Pro Basketball Association

The Pro Basketball Association announced on Saturday that the Texas Tsunami had been awarded a franchise for the 2021 PBA Spring-Summer Season. Owner Tim Slums put the Tsunami in the Maximum Basketball League this past season, which plays a Fall-Winter schedule, and is looking to keep the program playing on into the Spring-Summer Season with the PBA.

“It’s really rewarding to have a platform where guys can be seen and get to the next level in their careers. We enjoy making a positive impact in the community and a lot of the younger generation looks up to these young men and see sports as an outlet and the business of basketball for the players and coaches is something that teaches some life lessons and builds a fraternity of like minded individuals that helps us prepare them for opportunities after their playing careers. We really want to help some of these high level athletes to take their games to the next level with the PBA and open up some doors to opportunity Globally in the Sport.” Tim Slums – Owner – Texas Tsunami

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If you want Pro – You want the PBA

The Pro Basketball Association currently features 40 teams Nationwide with several pending announcements. Organizations are based from Seattle to New York City and everywhere in between. The Texas Tsunami will play in the South division which houses a bubble of 12 teams in the Texas region. The league begins play in May and plays a 10 game regular season plus playoffs over a 21 week period that extends on into September with the post season.

The PBA Pro Combine and Draft is an opportunity for players that are currently free agents and/or recently finished playing College Basketball to become draft eligible into the Pro Basketball Association. With 40 teams Nationwide, and a 2-round draft, a minimum of 80 players will be drafted. The event will be held in two locations to help with the geography of having players, coaches, scouts, team owners, general managers, and agents attend. Rochester, New York will host 3/27/21 and then Dallas takes it’s turn on 4/3/21. More information is available here on the site by clicking here: Pro Basketball Association Combine and Draft – Pro Basketball Association (pbaplayers.com) Both will have 1891 video crews providing video and bio information to teams both foreign and domestic. If you want Pro – You want the PBA!

Ricky Benitez

Ricky Benitez to run Dallas Pro Combine and Draft for the Pro Basketball Association

Tampa, Florida – The Pro Basketball Association announced that Coach Ricky Benitez would run the Dallas Pro Combine and Draft for the PBA on April 3rd, 2021 in Lewisville, Texas. It is an invite only event and players and/or their representation is encouraged to email profile/video to [email protected]

All video from the Pro Combine and Draft held in Rochester, New York on March 27th and Dallas, Texas on April 3rd will be available online with names, profiles, jersey number for teams foreign and domestic the ability to sign the player. All players that attend either or both combines is immediately made draft eligible. Currently the Pro Basketball Association has 36 teams Nationwide. It is a 2-round draft. That means that 72 players will be drafted. If you’re invited to attend, you’re probably going to be drafted with those odds. This is your opportunity to take the platform to show your ability.

Coach Benitez has coached in 9 Countries on 5 continents including LPB-Venezuela (top league), Dominican Republic, LNBP Mexico, CiBaCoPa Mexico, Hungary, China, among others. He’s won 16 championships in his career including minor leagues like the CBA, WBA, USBL, ABA among others. And has won at the College and AAU levels prior to that, all told a 20 year professional career.

Ricky Benitez – International Head Coach

The PBA Pro Combine and Draft is an invitation only event. In order to be considered for invitation you must email your profile and video to [email protected] – After approval the player and/or his representation will then be given a password to register for one of or both events, held March 27th in Rochester and then April 3rd in Dallas. Please contact us by the email above for more information. Thank you

Quad City Flames join the Pro Basketball Association

Olympia, Washington – The Pro Basketball Association announced on Tuesday that the Quad City Flames had been awarded a franchise for the 2021 Spring-Summer Season. Owned and managed by Jams94 Inc led by President Marcus “Doc” Stancil, the mission of the Quad City Flames Professional Basketball Organization is to support educational and athletic achievement in youth, promote cultural excellence, while showcasing the spirit and energy of the Thurston, King and Pierce County communities. The organization will celebrate diversity and create opportunity for our aspiring, hopeful youth. With a variety of programs on our agenda, they effectively promote services, entertainment, workshops, exhibits and many other community events.

“Doc” Stancil of the Quad City Flames

“In this business you get to meet and spend time with some really great people. Men that have been all over the World and have given so much back to the game. Doc is one of those guys. When people want to find out something about basketball they ask Doc. They’ve got a great relationship in the community and have strong business ties to former Professional players at all levels and Doc is a been there done that kind of guy – as a player, coach, and team owner. I really listen intently when this man is speaking because he knows high level basketball and always has a terrific team that will travel anywhere and beat anyone. Congrats to everyone in the Pierce, King and Thurston County Communities. This organization is first class and offers an incredible value for fun, family entertainment that really makes a positive impact in the area.”

Chris Terrell – PBA Commissioner

January 19, 2020: Quad City Flames defeat 305 Ballers
Pro Basketball Association Northwest Division – Current, Pending, and Proposed Markets

“The Core Values “Commitment to Excellence” is the foundation that drives this organization, both on the floor and within the community. “Commitment to Excellence” is not only the state in which we expect our finished product, but the mindset in which we carry out our daily roles and responsibilities with our team and community. “Community” involvement is essential to our business. Supporting the efforts of organizations around the Quad City reflects our values as members of this community. Our team loves being a part of this aspect. “Diversity” is reflected within the core of our team, staff and various target markets in which our company directs its focus. “Diversity” expresses the dynamics and variation of the factors contributing to the success of our business. The Quad City promote all aspects of the community. We ARE the Quad City Flames Players and coaches are valued members of the Pierce, King and Thurston County Communities.”

Doc Stancil of Jams94 Inc. – President – Quad City Flames

AS shown in the newspaper article Nisqually-Based Quad City Flames Plan Expansion Amid Competition Drought | Sports | yelmonline.com

Pro Basketball Association LLC offers an opportunity for free agents to be drafted onto clubs in the Association. Information below. This is an Invite only event.

The Pro Basketball Association will host a Pro Combine and Draft in two locations this year. March 27th at Fast Break Sports in Rochester, New York and April 3rd at the MAC in Lewisville, Texas. This is an INVITE only event. Players and/or their representation is encouraged to email profile and video to [email protected] to be considered for invitation.

For more information on the Quad City Flames FB: @QuadCityFlames and the Pro Basketball Association, visit us on social platforms FB/IG @probasketballassociation Twitter: @ProBasketballA1 and online at www.PBAplayers.com

Maywood Warriors to join the Pro Basketball Association

Chicago, Illinois – The Pro Basketball Association announced on Monday that the Maywood Warriors were awarded a franchise for the 2021 PBA Spring-Summer Season. Owner Shavar Bronson was a basketball player himself but had a debilitating health condition which requires dialysis. Bronson will join the Chicago bubble with Chicago Angels, Black Angels, and White Angels; the organizations operated by Marquise Brown and Don Johnson. Similar in some ways to the NBA playoffs of a season ago where teams play out of one location to pool resources and profit share. We’ve found that logistics around the Country with the pandemic, facility availability, protocols for at the door testing, social distancing, and the like that the bubble format gave teams another option to get back to playing basketball and other than a few out of State road games, the Maywood Warriors will be in the Chicago bubble that so far features at least 4 teams in the division.

Midwest Division – Current, pending, and proposed markets

Bronson on the opportunity to join the PBA said “I am really looking forward to the opportunity to help players reach the highest levels of the sport. My condition doesn’t allow me to compete on the court anymore but to see those guys live out their dreams is impactful for me. The Maywood Warriors offer a positive environment for the city of Chicago. Through sports, kids can by watching us learn that teamwork is important, dedication, effort, sacrificing of one’s self for the team accomplishment. It helps teach life skills and gives the kids in the community a positive outlet for self-expression and joy.”

Rochester, New York – March 27, 2021

Dallas, Texas – April 3rd, 2021

The Pro Basketball Association will host a Pro Combine and Draft in two locations this year. March 27th at Fast Break Sports in Rochester, New York and April 3rd at the MAC in Lewisville, Texas. This is an INVITE only event. Players and/or their representation is encouraged to email profile and video to [email protected] to be considered for invitation.

For more information on the Maywood Warriors and the Pro Basketball Association, visit us on social platforms @probasketballassociation and online at www.PBAplayers.com

Yabnu Sportswear named Official Uniform Manufacturer of the Pro Basketball Association

McKinney, Texas – The Pro Basketball Association announced on Sunday that a partner agreement had been reached naming Yabnu Sports the Official Uniform Manufacturer of the PBA. Zaheer Abbas is the President of Yabnu Sports and he and PBA Commissioner Chris Terrell have been working together to get a sponsorship agreement in place to greatly reduce the cost of uniform manufacturing to the PBA’s partner teams in the Association.

Yabnu with the naming rights, apparel branding, league logo, and a special quality of fabric that has a modern fit with vibrant colors and patterns was able to come to terms on an agreement. For less than $25 per set (Jersey tops and shorts) with logos, sponsors, branding, modern fit, and soft fabric with vibrant colors that don’t fade easily; Yabnu has proven to be a quality manufacturer that will work with the 34 teams in the Nationwide PBA to really uniform the league in a high quality way. All of the reversible jerseys in the PBA Pro Combine and Draft will also be made by Yabnu. Every team in the league will draft in the two round draft featuring Yabnu. Video will also be available featuring the manufacturer and sent out to scouts, agents, gm’s, coaches, and team owners Globally.

Lilac City Legends join the Pro Basketball Association

Spokane, Washington – The Pro Basketball Association announced on Friday that the Lilac City Legends had been awarded a franchise for the 2021 PBA Season. Team market owner Michael Bethely has been instrumental in bringing Pro Basketball to the Northwest community of Spokane.

Michael Bethely – Production Associate / Producer at CMTV Spokane and CEO & President at Bethely Entertainment

Michael Bethely is the team’s president and is excited about what the Legends will provide to the Spokane community.

“We want to honor, encourage, inspire and create LEGENDS within our community,” said Bethely, a community advocate, entrepreneur, and lover of the game. “Plus, we want to highlight the value of community, and show how it is so much bigger than basketball.”

Bethely also states that “joining the PBA will be a great opportunity to give our guys an additional platform to not only play against prime competition, but also give them the exposure they need to take and play their game at the next level!” And, with the talent hanging around the area, expect the Legends to put on an entertaining product.

Head Coach Paul Butorac shown here in Japan when he was still playing. Now 37, the 6’9″ PF has a lot to give back to his guys with Lilac City. He made a living playing pro ball for a long time overseas.

Paul Butorac, who formally played basketball for Eastern Washington University and 10 plus years professionally overseas, will be the Legend’s head coach. Butorac averaged 15ppg and 7rpg at EWU and followed that up by taking his game abroad including stops in France, Poland, Estonia, the NBA G-League and Mexico but really spent the meat and potatoes of a long and successful pro career overseas in Japan. Butorac was a household name there featured on billboards in cities of clubs such as Nigata, Akita, Takamatsu, Yokohama, Toyota Tsusho, Fubon, and Saitama among others. The 6’9″ Power Forward is a Galvaston, Texas native that has for sometime called Spokane home and is an incredible resource for the next generation because he’s been there and done that and can tell them what it takes.

Lilac City will join Kitsap as recent members to the Association, and play in the Northwest division with pending announcements about other clubs and potential markets yet to be announced! It’s coming Northwest!! Get ready for the Pro Basketball Association! Pro Basketball is back!

Pro Basketball Association – Northwest Division – Map shows current, pending, and potential markets

The Pro Basketball Association will host a Pro Combine and Draft in two locations this year. March 27th at Fast Break Sports in Rochester, New York and April 3rd at the MAC in Lewisville, Texas. This is an INVITE only event. Players and/or their representation is encouraged to email profile and video to [email protected] to be considered for invitation.

For more information on the Lilac City Legends and the Pro Basketball Association, visit us on social platforms @probasketballassociation and online at www.PBAplayers.com

Houston Red Storm join the Pro Basketball Association

Houston, Texas – The Pro Basketball Association announced on Friday that the Houston Red Storm had been awarded a franchise for the 2021 PBA Season. Owner Larry Leonard is no stranger to high level minor league basketball. Mr. Leonard has been a pillar in the community with his ABA franchise in Houston since 2006. They’ve been successful on and off the court and make a difference in the community in which they serve. Leonard is also an apparel manufacturer and brings the experience of knowing what it takes to succeed in winning on the court and winning off of it.

14 years and going strong! Even through a pandemic, the Houston Red Storm are winners
Houston Red Storm Owner – Larry Leonard

Houston, Texas now features two Pro Basketball Association organizations, with the Red Storm joining the H-Town Astronauts in the Southeast division. The clubs will have a natural cross-town rivalry and double the promotion will work together to get their brand and games to the greater Houston market. The Southeast will feature teams from Texas, Louisianna, the Greater Gulf Coast Region, Mississippi to Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The Pro Basketball Association is also in communication and has pending applications for franchises to be awarded in the State of Georgia. It’s an exciting time for the PBA and this Southeast Division much like the SEC is going to be high level every weekend this season in the PBA. The league plays a Spring-Summer schedule beginning in May and plays a 10-game regular season through August.

Pro Basketball Association Southeast Division – Announced, pending, and potential markets

“I’ve personally known Larry for almost 2 decades. When I was the Coach of the Texas Tycoons of the ABA in 2005-2006 we had some great games with Houston. This man is so humble, so approachable, so easy to speak with and learn from with his years of experience in the game; he’s truly going to be a difference maker when it comes to discussing the business of the Association with our other league partners. It’s a good day for a Red Storm!”

PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell

PBA Pro Combine and Draft – April 3rd, 2021 – Dallas, TX

The Pro Basketball Association will host a Pro Combine and Draft in two locations this year. March 27th at Fast Break Sports in Rochester, New York and April 3rd at the MAC in Lewisville, Texas. This is an INVITE only event. Players and/or their representation is encouraged to email profile and video to [email protected] to be considered for invitation.

For more information on the Houston Red Storm and the Pro Basketball Association, visit us on social platforms @probasketballassociation and online at www.PBAplayers.com

West Tennessee Heat join the Pro Basketball Association

The Pro Basketball Association announced on Friday that the West Tennessee Heat had been awarded a franchise for the 2021 PBA Season. Coach Jeremy McKinnie has been coaching for 17 years at every level including high school, AAU, Minor League and Semi-Professional. McKinnie started in Minor League Basketball as the Mississippi Eagles, in Southaven, MS. in 2014 under owners Bryan Settle and Scott Robinson in the CBA. The very first year the team finished in 3rd place. At that time, McKinnie was the only coach in the league to have players drafted directly to the NBA G-league. Afterwards, McKinnie was directly appointed a coaching position in Penny Hardaway’s Summer Pro-Am tournament called the Bluff City Classic where he coached players such as Ian Clark (Golden State Warriors), Lou Wiliams (LA Clippers), Will Barton (Denver Nuggets), Josh Selby (Kansas Jayhawks) and Willie Kemp (Memphis).

West Tennessee Heat was established February 2019 as an umbrella initiative under a 501(c)3 Team Memphis Heat-Lady Heat where the organization is seeking to help former athletes reach their goals, stay off the streets, and to help them establish International playing careers.

“Jeremy and everyone at the West Tennessee Heat are really great to work with. I’ve had the honor to get to know him these last several weeks. Jeremy is much appreciative to Coach Penny for the opportunity to serve in his pro-am league. In the Memphis area with his foundation, Jeremy really makes a difference in the community and in the lives of these young men. I’m happy to announce that the West Tennessee Heat will be joining the Pro Basketball Association and we’re looking at a terrific Southeast Division.”

Pro Basketball Association Commissioner – Chris Terrell

Pro Basketball Association Southwest Division – Current, pending, and proposed markets

The Pro Basketball Association will host a Pro Combine and Draft in two locations this year. March 27th at Fast Break Sports in Rochester, New York and April 3rd at the MAC in Lewisville, Texas. This is an INVITE only event. Players and/or their representation is encouraged to email profile and video to [email protected] to be considered for invitation.

PBA Pro Combine and Draft – Rochester NY 3/27 and Dallas TX 4/3

For more information on the West Tennessee Heat and the Pro Basketball Association, visit us on social platforms @probasketballassociation and online at www.PBAplayers.com