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Quietly opening their premier Knoxville season in November of 2008, the Knoxville Thunderbolts have quickly moved to #11 in the American Basketball Association (ABA) power rankings. You may recall the original ABA that competed with the NBA from 1967 to 1976. An eventual merger of the professional leagues saw the dissolution of the ABA.

In 2000 the new ABA was formed. The new ABA is different from the old ABA in that it serves as a type of developmental or field system similar to the minor leagues and mirroring the NBA’s developmental league in many respects. The players in the ABA have a real passion for the sport and aspire to the NBA ranks. The ABA does use the familiar red, white, and blue basketball of its predecessor league. Currently the Knoxville Thunderbolts play their games at Grace Christian Academy with a domed stadium planned in the near future. If you are a sports fan, this is a great opportunity to see some excellent athletes.

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