Guam Basketball Association Explained

The Guam Basketball Association (GBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the United States territory of Guam. Promoted by the Guam Basketball Confederation,^[1] it is the tiny island-nation's FIBA-recognized basketball league.^[2]

History

The GBA had its first season in 2015.

Before the start of the GBA's third season on April 2, 2017, the league announced the creation of the WGBA, a women's league sponsored by the GBA.^[3] As of 2021, there was no evidence the WGBA had been inaugurated in Guam.

Teams

There are seven teams competing in the league; these teams are usually sponsored by major companies. Among those teams and their corporate sponsors:

• Auto Spot Phoenix, sponsored by Auto Spot
• University of Guam Tritons, by the University of Guam
• KFC Bombers, by American food retailer KFC
• MVP Stars
• Mitsubishi Outlanders, by Japanese car maker Mitsubishi
• MacTech Nerds. by MacTech^[1] (a magazine owned by Apple Computers)
• Toothfairies^[4]

Players

Some of the GBA players have played for the Guam national basketball team. Players in the league include:^[5]

• Ollie Bradley
• Earvin Jose

Notes and References

1. Web site: Guam Basketball Association is back for Season 3. Dave. Delgado.
2. Web site: The Guam Basketball Association champion has been crowned. FIBA.com.
3. Web site: Guam Basketball Association set for Season 3. Daily Post. Staff. 29 March 2017 .
4. Web site: Eurobasket News.
5. Web site: Top teams collide this weekend at GBA Playoffs.