Episode #4 ABA and NBA Development League Champion Dwuan Rice
Question, name a professional basketball player that won two professional championships in one season? Answer DWUAN RICE! The ABA Life is pleased to present A native of Pasadena, Calif., a graduate of Pasadena High, and star backcourt leader at Cal State-Bakersfield. Rice finished his career tied for fourth in assists with 342, and seventh in scoring with 1,056 points. He also ranked third in career steals. Dwuan won a championship with ABA’s Vermont Frost Heaves and was later called up to the NBA's Development League’s Idaho Stampede where he won another championship. We sat down and talked about life on and off the court, being a role model to his younger siblings and today’s youth, his thoughts on making the NBA, and future aspirations.
Episode #3 The New ABA w/New President and COO of the ABA Quentin Townsend
The ABA Life is pleased to present the first-ever African-American President/COO of a professional sports league… Quentin Townsend. Townsend acquired the ABA Atlanta market in 2004. He renamed his team the Atlanta Vision, re-structured the entire organization, and quickly began distinguishing himself and his team as one of the most dynamic teams in the league and the country. Townsend is a native of Joliet, IL and grew up with basketball, hard work, community outreach, and strong mentors that shaped him into the successful entrepreneur he is today. His experience with Fortune 500 Companies, Real Estate, and a variety community endeavors makes him an excellent fit for his new position. He sat down with “The ABA Life” and talked about his new role, family, and responsibilities.
Episode #2 The ABA Life w/Jersey Express Co-Owner Marsha Blount
Welcome to "The ABA Life." This episode features Marsha Blount Co-owner of the "Jersey Express." We sat down and talked about her journey as an athlete, her team, the state of the ABA, their overseas experience, and so much more. Tune in now to catch up with her and the latest American Basketball Association news.
Episode #1 The ABA Life Hosted by Mark Johnson
The Johnson Network presents its new sports radio show The ABA Life. Go behind the scenes of the American Basketball Association and get an inside look at players, coaches, owners, and league executives as they provide the world with a complete basketball experience both on and off the court. More than just a game, the ABA provides community support to schools, churches, families, businesses, and so much more. Go to www.abalive.com for more information! Mark Johnson, President/CEO of "The Johnson Network LLC", played professional basketball in Europe and on Semi-Pro Leagues in the United States. Mark was known for more than his basketball skills as the first African American Commencement Speaker in School History at the Washington and Jefferson College (PA). After his professional basketball career ended in 2000 Mark continued his pursuit of academic excellence at Ivy League’s Princeton Theological Seminary where he received a Master's of Divinity and a Master's in Christian Education. Mark's broadcasting career exploded as he put his passion for his faith and basketball in the media world. The goal was simply to provide another media outlet for all those semi-pro leagues doing great things both on and off the court in a fun and exciting way.
2008 ABA Championship/Awards/All ABA Teams
2008 ABA World Champions
Vermont Frost Heaves
ABA Coach of the Year:
Will Voigt, Vermont Frost Heaves
ABA Most Valuable Player:
Anthony Anderson, Manchester Millrats
First Team All-ABA
Anthony Anderson, 5'11 guard, Manchester Millrats
Mario Kinsey, 6'2" guard, Texas Tycoons
Cardell Butler, 6'4" guard, San Diego Wildcats
Eric Crookshank, 6'7" Forward, Halifax Rainmen
Terrence Green, 6'4" guard, Vermont Frost Heaves
Sun Yue, 6'9" guard, Beijing Aoshen Olympians
Second Team All-ABA
Robin Kennedy, 5'10" guard, Orange County Gladiators
Tommy Mitchell, 6'3" guard, Montreal Royal
Issa Konare, 6'8" forward, Vermont Frost Heaves
Samuel Audet-Sow, 6'6" forward, Quebec Kebekwa
Jerome Habel, 6'10" center, San Diego Wildcats
Third Team All-ABA
Darwin Carter, 6'0" guard, Maywood Buzz
Kenny Wright, 6'0" guard, Long Beach Breakers
Antonio Burks, 6'5" forward, Vermont Frost Heaves
Devoughn Lamont, 6'9" center, San Francisco Rumble
Jamal Kendrick, 6'8" forward, San Diego Wildcats
