american basketball league 1996-98

The American Basketball League of 1996 was an attempt to establish an independent professional basketball league for women in the United States. At the same time the ABL was being formed, the National Basketball Association was creating the Women's National Basketball Association. The ABL got off the ground first, but was unable to compete against the WNBA, which was backed by the NBA. The ABL lasted two full seasons; 1996-97 and 1997-98. The Atlanta Glory and Long Beach folded prior to the start of the 1998-99 season. The ABL disbanded on December 22, 1998 with most teams having played about 12 games of the 1998-99 season.

ABL teams 1996-98

Atlanta Glory
Chicago Condors 1998
Colorado Xplosion
Columbus Quest
Long Beach StingRays (expansion team in 1997-98)
Nashville Noise 1998
New England Blizzard
Philadelphia Rage 1997-98
Portland Power
Richmond Rage 1996-97
San Jose Lasers
Seattle Reign

ABL Championship Best of Five Games Series

1996-97 Columbus Quest 3-2 Richmond Rage
1997-98 Columbus Quest 3-2 Long Beach StingRays

American Basketball League 1996-98

ABL teams 1996-98

ABL Championship Best of Five Games Series

Notable ABL players

See also