Round Robin Recap + Sunday Championship Results The 35th National Gay Basketball Championships returned to Chicago with 52 teams, over 450 athletes, and more than 200 fans filling Wintrust Sports Complex for a weekend of competition, community, and nonstop storylines. Saturday’s round robin games set the tone, and Sunday’s elimination rounds delivered unforgettable championship drama across all 10 divisions
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
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...
The NGBA is pleased to announce the 35th Anniversary of the National Gay Basketball Championships will return to Chicago
The NGBAW+ will host a tournament in Brooklyn NY September 21-22, 2024
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.
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...
Boston Gay Basketball League Board Member- Quadry Allen (Q) played collegiate basketball as a student athlete at Umass Boston from 2011-2014, and then returned as a Senior in 2015 to lead the Beacons in points and minutes played while starting in all games. Recently Q sat down for an interview with Behind The Beacon Podcast....
The story of the Long Beach Rebeles Gay Mens basketball team, lead by a lesbian coach to victory. a 30 years journey.
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