ABA ANNOUNCES PLAYOFF FORMAT

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced its playoff format for the 2015-2016 season. “This year, a total of 36 teams will be competing in the playoffs for a shot at the ABA Championship trophy,” stated ABA co-founder Joe Newman. The Final Eight will meet in Laredo, TX beginning April 4th. “This is the most competitive season ever with no clear favorite.”

Round 1 will consist of seven divisional match-ups of four teams. Seven teams will receive a bye in the first round that will be played on Mar 12,13.

Northeast: Baltimore Hawks vs New York Court Kingz

Bronx Holy Flames vs York Buccaneers

Winners play – Winner to play Jersey Express

Gulf Coast: Mid-South Echoes vs Jackson Showboats

Bowling Green Bandits vs Southwest Warriors

Winners play – Winner to play Mobile Bay Tornados

North Central: Windy City Groove vs Oakland County Cowboys

Chicago Fury vs Steel City Yellow Jackets

Winners play – Winner to play Chicago Steam

Michigan: Grand Rapids Danger vs Vehicle City Chargers

Kalamazoo Pure vs Team Network

Winners play – Winner to play West Michigan Lake Hawks

Southwest: Austin Boom vs Texas Skyriders

Texas Red Wolves vs Texas Fuel

Winners play – Winner to play West Texas Whirlwind

Florida/Georiga: South Florida Gold vs Georgia Gwizzlies

Atlanta Wildcats vs Atlanta Aliens

Winners play – Winner to play DMV Warriors or Richmond Elite

Florida: Georgia Kingz vs Atlanta Storm

Native Pride vs Daytona Sharks

Winners play – Winner to play Miami Midnite

Jacksonville Giants will meet winner of Southwest Division for final spot in Final Eight. Laredo Swarm will have a bye to the Final Eight. First round match-ups subject to slight change. For more information, visitwww.abaliveaction.com or www.americanbasketballassociation.org.

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Thanks all.

Joe Newman