Global Women's Basketball Association
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| First season | 2016 |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Country | United States |
| Most recent champion(s) | Wisconsin Glo (1st) |
| Most titles | Flint Monarchs (3) |
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.
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.
- ^ a b 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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