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Fort Worth Prymetyme joins the PBA

Fort Worth Prymetyme has announced entering the Pro Basketball Association for the 2021 Spring-Summer season. Prymetyme is owned and managed by Triston Boone. Triston is a founding member of the PBA and sits on the board of directors as VP Director Game Operations. Prymetyme has had a long and successful track record in the minor leagues for several years. He’s respected in the game of basketball for being about putting the players first. It is in those guys achieving their goals that Fort Worth Prymetyme has as their mission statement. Their teams are always competitive and they do a great job putting together rosters that win games and make a positive impact in the communities in which they serve. 

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The Fed-X Dallas Pro/Am Partners with the PBA

Dallas, TX – Anyone who has been to Texas in the Summer time is probably familiar with the Fed-X. Elder Gary “Dot” Dotson and Word of God Sports have put on the Fed-X for 34 years in Dallas. This is the Pro/Am Basketball Classic held every year in Dallas that features many former NBA and top level overseas players competing for a cash prize every July. This year the Fed-X will once again call the ASC in Carrollton home for the weekend of July 17-19th, 2021 and the cash prize is $7,000 US Dollars.

Some of the best continue to lace them up every year with Dot and the Fed-X. Former NBA players that have participated include Andre Emmett, Emmanuel Mudiay (Utah Jazz), Jonathan Simmons (76ers), Raymond Felton (OKC Thunder), Thad Young (Chicago Bulls), Donald Sloan (Brooklyn Nets), Anthony Toliver (Wolves), Jarret Jack, Jason Maxiel (Pistons), AC Law, and many many more. This is the event. They also have an over 40 division, also played now for 34 years. The PBA in reaching an agreement with the Fed-X also has a scheduled bye in the PBA season so there is no conflict with the Pro/Am on July 17-19th at the ASC. Also Fed-X CEO Elder Gary “Dot” Dotson will take over as VP Director of Officiating for the PBA.

Team slots for entry are extremely limited each year. Visit them on the web at www.wordofgodsports.com or contact Dot at (469)779-0711 today!

Texas Admirals join the PBA

The Pro Basketball Association has announced that the Texas Admirals have joined the PBA for the 2021 Spring-Summer Season beginning with a league pro combine and draft in April and the 20 week season opening in May. The Admirals will be placed in the South division joining Fort Worth F.I.R.M., Texas Revelation, DFW Just Hoops, Hoop Goons and Waco Terror among the first clubs to announce their franchises in the South. The Texas Admirals are led by Ashley Robinson as owner. The Admirals, formerly of Kitsap, Washington, are a winning organization that makes a positive impact  through a Commitment to Excellence in the community, both on and off the court. They strive to set a standard of integrity, honesty and professionalism by providing high quality programs while empowering and developing the future leaders of tomorrow.

The Admirals goal is to form a successful international professional feeder program for coaches and players worldwide. The Admirals are  pioneers among minor league teams throughout the United States. They are the 2015-16 Pac NW Champions, 2016 Tacoma Pro Am Champions and the 2016 Seattle Summer League Pro Am Conference Champs. 2017 NABL West Conference Champs, 2017 Zeke-End Runner Up and 2019 United Kingdom WCBT Runner Up. The 2020 Maximum Madness Runner-up. Along with victories over the NBL, CBA, Div 2 Spain & Russia and a team that plays in the SuperLeague in Russia.

“Working with Ashley Robinson in the MBL, I learned quickly how astute this guy is in everything he does. He’s taken clubs overseas and played big time basketball in Europe and Asia as well as created a reputation for excellence in the Pacific Northwest. Having him in our league with his franchise relocating to Texas for the PBA Season puts him in a really strong South Division. We’re excited to see the Texas Admirals compete for a PBA Championship this coming season.” PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell

Buffalo Blaze Join the PBA

Buffalo, New York – The Pro Basketball Association is pleased to announce that the Buffalo Blaze will be joining the PBA for the Spring-Summer Season set to begin with a league combine and draft in April. The 20 week regular season will begin in May and play through August. Buffalo joins the Rochester Razorsharks as recent additions to the Pro Basketball Association. The two cities in upstate New York are natural rivals and make up two pillars of the division for the PBA in the Northeast.

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The Buffalo Blaze are dedicated to creating a championship basketball team that will bring the community together with an affordable high caliber professional sports and entertainment experience for the fans with a positive impact on the city of Buffalo.

“We’re really excited to work with Kim Corpus as CEO of the Buffalo Blaze. The team has a terrific value proposition to their fan base and really puts an emphasis on giving back to the community. Kim works with kids in the pediatric field and putting smiles on the faces of the fans on game day is something that’s truly special for everyone in the organization. Buffalo has a great team to cheer on. Please help us welcome the Buffalo Blaze to the Pro Basketball Association.” PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell

8x Champion Rochester Razorsharks join the PBA

Rochester, New York – The Pro Basketball Association has announced that the Rochester Razorsharks have joined the PBA for the upcoming 2021 Spring-Summer Season. The Razorsharks are a professional basketball team founded in 2005 as a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA). They remained in the ABA until 2007, leaving the league to become founding members of the Premiere Basketball League (PBL). The RazorSharks have won eight championships to date – the 2006 ABA championship and PBL titles in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Chief Executive Officer Jen Moore has also accepted a position as Regional Director and will help oversee team operations and management for the division.

“The Rochester Razorsharks are a proven winner and an established franchise with a strong fan base, sponsorship, and a management staff headed by Jen Moore that makes them an instant contender for the PBA Championship. Her background and experience immediately checked so many boxes for the PBA and will really be a great asset to all organizations in that region of the Country. We’re excited to partner with her and Rochester and are looking forward to an incredible 2021 Season.” Pro Basketball Association Commissioner – Chris Terrell

Waco Terror join the PBA

The Pro Basketball Association is pleased to announce that the Waco Terror will have their franchise in the PBA for 2021 Spring-Summer Season. The Waco Terror was established in 2015 as an independent basketball team managed by Owner and Head Coach William Hill. The Terror pride themselves on putting a positive and competitive product on the court. 

Coach Hill: “We are glad to be joining the PBA and look forward to playing at a high level with a solid league of teams”. 

The franchise in Waco now makes the 5th team announced for the PBA as the association has announced Texas Revelation, DFW Just Hoops, Hoop Goon, The F.I.R.M., and now the Waco Terror all in the last 6 days (as of this post) since the league launched on Saturday 12/12/20 with news of its 20 week Pro Basketball Association beginning in May. More info is available by visiting us on the web at www.PBAplayers.com

Bayi Handy named Director of International Scouting – Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia

The PBA is proud to announce The Handy Agency and managing director Bayi Handy as the Director of International Scouting – Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia region.  The Handy Agency has provided Professional placement, Endorsements, Consulting, Scouting, Marketing, Entertainment, and Basketball development throughout Australia, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand. In addition Bayi has scouted The Asian Pacific Cup in Singapore for U19 and U15 players which featured talented young players all across Asia but also worked with rising stars in Australia such as Thon Maker (Cleveland Cavs), Kuany Kuany (Univ of Cal-Berkeley), Machar Mayor (Collingwood Big V), and Deng Adel (Perth Wildcats)

His Signing Day Shootout Camps held in Orlando, Florida has become one of the Elite Pro Combines held in The United States which has attracted several GMs, Scouts and Coaches from all over the world to sign players to professional contracts. Jermaine Beal (Perth Wildcats),  Andre Ingram (LA Lakers) Tommy Hamilton IV (Cairns Marlins), Caleb Patterson (MNBL – Asia), Daniel Camps (Diamond Valley NBL1), Joshua Keyes (VBA Asia), and  Antwon Warren (Japan) are just a few of many deals which The Handy Agency have negotiated in these regions. 

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F.I.R.M. Joins the PBA

Fort Worth, TX – The F.I.R.M. has placed their franchise in the Pro Basketball Association for the 2021 Spring-Summer Season. Don Waters and the F.I.R.M. have a storied history in the DFW area as one of most successful basketball organizations for many years now. Mr. Waters and company put a terrific product on the court and make a big difference in the community with their non-profit organization.

PBA Commissioner Chris Terrell: “Don Waters and the F.I.R.M. are regarded as the top club in the area by many. If you’re in Texas and are familiar with the Pro Basketball circuit and Summer Pro-Ams, and Money tournaments; these guys seem to win everything. Some of the very best athletes have come thru their organization over the years. Don Waters, David Waters, and Andrew Mack – Coaches, Oliver Miller and Darrell Waters were the original pros that laid the foundation for many others to follow including Chuck Guy and Wolf Rabb. They’re legends in their own right and the high level play of pros like that and the leadership from the Waters family makes their joining the PBA a really big deal. We’re excited about it and know they’ll be a team that can compete at the highest level.”

Hoop Goon joins the PBA

Dallas, TX – Hoop Goon has secured a franchise for the upcoming 2021 PBA Season. Owner of the Hoop Goon franchise Aramus Brown has a long and successful history in the sport as the Commissioner of the Maximum Basketball League (MBL).

Asked about the franchise joining the PBA in the Spring, Commissioner of the PBA Chris Terrell said “Aramus Brown and the MBL has established itself as one of the premiere Fall-Winter leagues in the United States. For guys like that to see the vision of the PBA and want to work together and join the league really gives us a boost. From working with Aramus, and knowing his competitiveness, I already know that his team is going to be a force in the league. We’re making a concerted effort to only allow entry to the league of those organizations that know what it takes to win on and off the court and to put on a professional product. We’re excited about the possibility of developing a relationship where the leagues can work together in the future on other projects.”

PBA names Director of International Scouting – Mexico

The Pro Basketball Association has announced that Lewis Lasalle Taylor Whetten has been named the Director of International Scouting – Mexico. Lasalle brings 40 years of experience as a Head Coach in Mexico in leagues including the LNBP, CIBACOPA, CIMEBA, CIBAPAC and many other leagues as Head Coach of many championship teams and all-star games. Lasalle has also been a Sports Director and a Pro scout for countless organizations over the decades he’s given to the game of basketball.

“The PBA is honored to have someone of Lasalle’s caliber working in a scouting capacity for the league. With him on board scouting the games with access to complete box scores and full game videos and player profiles he’s going to help us with a pipeline of players and coaches to Mexico.” PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell