Community Basketball Association
The Community Basketball Association (CBA – Pilipinas / CBA – Philippines) is a regional-based grassroots basketball tournament based in the Philippines. Founded in June 2018, the league aims to become an avenue to scout and expose young basketball players from various places across the country.[1] Fiesta-style entertainment side events and concerts will also be added to spice up the doubleheader home and away games. The league was founded by former actor and model-turned-director and basketball enthusiast Carlo Maceda.[2]
Sport | Basketball |
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Founded | June 2018 |
Inaugural season | January 27, 2019 |
President | Carlo Maceda |
Commissioner | Pido Jarencio |
Motto | Liga ng Lahing Pilipino |
No. of teams | 12 |
Country | Philippines |
Continent | FIBA Asia (Asia) |
Most recent champion(s) | San Juan Knights EXILE - Big J Sports |
TV partner(s) | Light TV |
Official website |
16 teams from across Luzon area (Binangonan, Bulacan, Caloocan, Marikina, Manila, General Trias, Malabon, Nueva Ecija, Parañaque, Pasig, Rizal, (Team A & B) Quezon City, San Juan, San Mateo, Valenzuela) participated in the league's 1st Founder's Cup with San Juan Knights EXILE winning the title.[1] All games aired on ZOE Broadcasting Network's Light TV. It also has plans to expand into the Visayas & Mindanao areas in the near future.
Teams
East Division
CBA NEXT U-18 Teams (2019-2020)
- Binangonan Lake Hounds
- Batang Maynila Junior Sausage Kings
- Caloocan Hurricane Big Fans
- Paranaque Perpetual Meatiniks
- San Juan Mapua - Go For Gold
- Quezon City - Batang Kyusi Black Mamba
- Marikina Shoeters
- Pasig Spartans
- Rizal - LSGH Tankers
- RIZABA - Fatima Indus Real Estate
- Nueva Ecija Dragons
- Nueva Ecija Golden Plains
- Nueva Ecija Rainmakers
- Nueva Ecija Warriors
- Arceegee - Malabon Squad
- Valenzuela MYO Selection
References
- "Carlo Maceda Launches Community Basketball Association Or CBA This Sunday On IBC-13, With San Mateo Vs. Malabon". Showbiz Portal. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Cruz, Ramil (October 23, 2018). "Bagong silang na CBA para sa lahat – Maceda". Abante. Retrieved January 24, 2019.