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NGBA Sports News Tournament NewsNGBA Celebrates 35 Years of Championships and Family in Chicago

September 16, 2025by Mark

The NGBA is coming home! Join us in Chicago, Sept 19–21, 2025 for the 35th LGBTQ Basketball National Championships & 20th Anniversary of the NGBA. 52 teams | 10 divisions | 450 players | 200 fans & family All-gender + women’s+ divisions Hall of Fame Inductions: Ajay Rutledge, Benjamin Borgardus & Matthew DeLeon Chicago started it all. Now we return to celebrate hoops, history, and community. Don’t miss the reunion! Celebrate with us! Founder Mark Chambers Executive Director Michelle King #NGBA #CoadyClassic #LGBTQBasketball #35YearsStrong, Pride Basketball, world pride, #FGG #NGBAnextlevel

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Tournament NewsRemembering Daryle Morgan – A Beloved Leader in LGBTQ+ Basketball

August 20, 2025by Mark

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Daryle Morgan on August 20, 2025. Daryle was a pioneer, a champion, NGBA Hall of Famer, and above all, a friend to so many in our basketball family. After his college career at Stanford University, he found his way into San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ basketball...

NGBA Tournament NewsNGBA Celebrates 35th National Gay Basketball Championships in Chicago

July 21, 2025by Mark

The NGBA is pleased to announce the 35th Anniversary of the National Gay Basketball Championships will return to Chicago

Athlete Spotlights NGBAIn Memory of Ronald “Flavaron” Reid

March 6, 2025by Mark

In Memory of Ronald “Flavaron” Reid NGBA Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Inductee | Atlanta Trade/Shade Team Member March 6, 2025 The National Gay Basketball Association (NGBA) announces the passing of Ronald “Flavaron” Reid, inducted into the NGBA Hall of Fame in 2017 and a longtime cornerstone of the Atlanta Trade/Shade basketball team....

NGBA Announces Unanimous Selections for the 2024 Hall of Fame Class

August 20, 2024by Mark

Announcing the unanimous selection of Brian Davis, Kevin St. Gelais, and Michael Coleman for induction into the NGBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Tournament NewsNGBA Women’s+ Tournament

June 16, 2024by Mark

The NGBAW+ will host a tournament in Brooklyn NY September 21-22, 2024

Tournament NewsBoston Tea Party VII

May 23, 2024by Mark

The Boston Tea Party Classic VII. Excitement fills the air as 30 teams from across the nation converge on the city, eager to showcase their skills and vie for victory.

Tournament News🌈🏀 Announcement: NGBA Hall of Fame Nomination Call 🏀🌈

April 24, 2024by Mark

We are thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the National Gay Basketball Association’s Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor is dedicated to recognizing the outstanding achievements of individuals within the LGBT+ basketball community who have left an indelible mark on the sport. The NGBA Hall of Fame seeks to celebrate the contributions of...

NGBA Out Sports‘Fruit Hoops’ podcasters show how gay sports fans combine the best of ESPN and E! News

February 6, 2024by Mark

Scott Ureta and Ty Millard became close friends in an LGBTQ basketball league and their chemistry makes the Fruit Hoops podcast a delight.

Tournament NewsGay Games Guadalajara 2023 Basketball

November 10, 2023by Mark

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NGBA Sports News Tournament NewsNGBA Celebrates 35 Years of Championships and Family in Chicago

Tournament NewsRemembering Daryle Morgan – A Beloved Leader in LGBTQ+ Basketball

NGBA Tournament NewsNGBA Celebrates 35th National Gay Basketball Championships in Chicago

Athlete Spotlights NGBAIn Memory of Ronald “Flavaron” Reid

NGBA Announces Unanimous Selections for the 2024 Hall of Fame Class

Tournament NewsNGBA Women’s+ Tournament

Tournament NewsBoston Tea Party VII

Tournament News🌈🏀 Announcement: NGBA Hall of Fame Nomination Call 🏀🌈

NGBA Out Sports‘Fruit Hoops’ podcasters show how gay sports fans combine the best of ESPN and E! News

Tournament NewsGay Games Guadalajara 2023 Basketball

September 16, 2025NGBA Celebrates 35 Years of Championships and Family in Chicago

August 20, 2025Remembering Daryle Morgan – A Beloved Leader in LGBTQ+ Basketball

July 21, 2025NGBA Celebrates 35th National Gay Basketball Championships in Chicago

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