Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that it has added the

Charlottesville Blaze to the record-setting expansion of the league for next season. “It is truly amazing how quickly the ABA is growing,” stated ABA co-founder Joe Newman. “The ABA business model, focused on youth and improving the quality of life in the communities is resonating with potential owners as no league ever has. The Charlottesville BC Blaze is the latest example.

The owner, Damien Banks, is the founder of the Banks Collage Basketball Association (BCBA), an outdoor leagued based in Tonsler Park in Charlottesville VA with teams and players coming from various parts of Virginia. “We feel like now is the time to give our players a better opportunity to further their basketball careers,” added Banks. “The ABA is the perfect opportunity to expose our players to a more professional style of play and we looking forward to joining the ABA.” For more information, email[email protected]or visitwww.abaliveaction.com.