Global Women's Basketball Association
The Global Women's Basketball Association (GWBA) is a women's professional basketball league operating in the Midwest region of the United States. The league was founded in 2016 and features four teams.
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Inaugural season | 2016 |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Country | United States |
| Most recent champion(s) | Wisconsin Glo (1st) |
| Most titles | Flint Monarchs (3) |
History
The GWBA was founded in 2016 by former James Madison forward Sonya Nichols in Chicago, Illinois.[1] As of 2020, it features four teams, but plans for expansion.[2]
The league's player pool consists of former often local college stars, former WNBA players and accomplished international players.[3]
Teams
Current
| Team | City | Arena | Capacity | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Monarchs | Flint, Michigan | Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center | 4,421 | 2016 |
| Music City Icons | Nashville, Tennessee | The Ensworth School | – | 2019 |
| St. Louis Surge | St. Louis, Missouri | Washington University Field House | 3,800 | 2019 |
| Wisconsin Glo | Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Menominee Nation Arena[3] | 3,500 | 2019 |
Former
| Team | City | Arena | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Bandits | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Spiece Fieldhouse[4] | 2018 | 2019 |
| Milwaukee Aces | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Reiman Gymnasium | 2019 |
References
- "Flint Monarchs join newly-formed Global Women's Basketball Association". mlive. 2016-02-28. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- Henderson, Andrea Y. "St. Louis Surge Owner Shoots For More Women In Pro Basketball's Owner, Referee Ranks". news.stlpublicradio.org.
- https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2019/04/24/wisconsin-glo-revealing-high-profile-names-roster-one-one/3497427002/
- Bandits, Indianapolis. "Last Regular Season Game! Spiece Fieldhouse in Fort Wayne, IN. #IndyBandits". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
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