NGBAOut SportsSports NewsTournament NewsJason Collins reveals he has Stage 4 brain cancer, and he’s fighting every step of the way
December 12, 2025by Mark
NGBATournament NewsChicago 35th Championships
October 1, 2025by Mark
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
NGBASports NewsTournament 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
NGBATournament 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
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....
NGBAOut 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.
NGBATournament NewsI found that love for the game again.
February 4, 2020by Mark
The NGBA has given me an opportunity that I never thought I would have.
NGBAFocus of gay tourney in Utah? Hoops
July 29, 2006by Mark
THE DESERT NEWS SALT LAKE CITY ByDeborah Bulkeley Published: July 29, 2006 12:00 am Utah’s conservative religious and political climate won’t be on Mark Chambers’ mind when he comes to Salt Lake to play basketball this fall. It’s the first time the National Gay Basketball Association will be holding a tournament in Utah. “If we...
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