WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Players from the WBA All-Star Game April 2004

ATLANTA, GA. – The World Basketball Association wrapped up its 2004 season this summer highlighted by stellar teams and individual performances on the court. 32 players move on to further pursue their professional career with (2) signing NBA contracts.

The list of players and their teams are as follows: Allen Derrick, Karlsruhe (Ger); Martin Ralph, Ylli (Kos); McIntosh Lamont, Scottish Rocks (Eng); Powell Josh, Caserta (ITA); Benton Mike, Etha (CYP); Davis Kyle, New Jersey Nets (NBA); Freeman-McKamey Duke, Obras (ARG); Frey Kevin, Bremerhaven (GER); Jeter Richard, Brevard BD (USBL); McGadney Mack, Atenas (ARG); Robertson Tony, La Serena (ESP); Taylor Willie, Osimo (ITA); Williams Latece, MBC (GWR); Crawford Clifford, Worthersee (AUT); Grundy Anthony, Ockelbo (SWE); Joyner Robby, Corr. Victoria (MEX); Miller James J. J., Sundsvall (SWE); Taylor Ronnie, Heidelberg (GER); Young David, Seattle Super Sonics (NBA); Blackshear Ronald, Marinos (VEN); Jones Anthony, Mulhouse (FRA); King Markeal, Aguilas (MEX); Barbour Antwain, Kentucky C. (ABA); Ronland Lamont, Corr. Matamoros (MEX); Adams Kim, Oliveriense (POR); Austin Mario, Biella (ITA); Gunn Tommy, Eiffel Towers (NED); Hector Tracy, Azucareros (COL); Parker Jason, Sassari (ITA); Fields Jerald, La Laguna (ESP); Jones Anthony, Mulhouse (FRA); and Wadood Zakee, Ourense (ESP).

The WBA lead Minor League Basketball in attendance with the first place Jackson Rage averaging close to 4,000/game. The WBA season runs April through June. Teams in 2004 included: Jackson, MS; Macon, GA; Peachtree City, GA; Rome, GA; Raleigh, NC; Bristol, TN and Elizabeth Town, KY. The WBA is expanding in 2005 with teams in many cities.

League President and founder Leroy McMath has recognized a major void among potential professional basketball players, coaches and personnel, on and off the court. Emphasis is placed on fundamental development, career development, community involvement and education. "Our goal is to create a marriage between professional sports and entertainment along with the local communities throughout the country" states McMath. "We believe the window of opportunity for NBA hopefuls is three years while maintaining opportunities in other leagues such as the NBDL, CBA, and European Leagues. 2004 was a great year!" states McMath.