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Coach Luvelle Brown took his VABA All-Stars (U13) team to Roanoke on Saturday to compete in the Mothers Day Jam.  Despite being undermanned, this team represented VABA well by playing with character & skill.  Hustle, determination and team play prevailed as this Cinderella Team took home first place!  Congrats to Coach Brown, Matthew Cogswell, Logan Rowe, George Brumbaugh, Cameron Crispens, Marcel Berry and Jake Gelnovatch for showing what the Virginia Basketball Academy stands for and playing with such heart and togetherness!&n...

The VABA Summer Camp Schedule has been released!         We offer programs for both Boys (Registration Info) and Girls (Registration Info) of all ages and skill levels. If you're interested in our VABA Summer League for boys (Grades 5-9), visit VABA Summer League Info   Our summer programs include a variety of exciting basketball experiences including Skills Academies (afternoon skills sessions), youth Day Camps (all-day basketball teaching & games), Junior Camps (for our youngest age-group) and Total Skills Camps (for...

Character and Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony A special night to honor our high school athletes and their coaches from 18 area high schools. Keynote Speaker: Matt Blundin Former UVA Basketball & Football Standout, Elite Eight Participant, ACC Player-of-the-Year Dressy-casual attire; All-you-can-eat, Catered Buffet Sunday, May 2, 2010 - The Omni Hotel Reserved Seating at 5:00 pm (High School Groups & Reserved Tables) General Admission at 5:30 pm (remaining availability) The VABA Foundation is proud to sponsor and put on the Central Vi...

View VABA - AAU Basketball Info Flier for all details and info For the second year, the Virginia Basketball Academy will be holding AAU team tryouts, in conjunction with its Developmental League.  All those participating in the Virginia Developmental Basketball League this season are welcome to attend, as well as those individuals whose future high school did not have any direct affiliation with the VDBL (Louisa, Madison, Buckingham, Nelson and any other outlying counties).  Print off important info sheet above for all information.&nb...

If you'd like to be a sponsor for this event, please email info@PlayVABA.org and complete this form: VDBL Banquet Sponsorship Form. As is our tradition in the Virginia Developmental Basketball League, we will be reminiscing on a wonderful basketball season and bringing all the parents and student-athletes together for an evening full of food, family and fun.  This is a special night where we make a effort to outwardly recognize those student-athletes, from each team, who stood out in the areas of academics and character, the two qualities ...

What a terrific day of basketball in the greatest new arena on the east coast!  Hundreds of fans from different reaches of the Charlottesville area flocked to John Paul Jones arena to support their local youth basketball players in their quest for their league championship trophy.  The undefeated Mustangs defeated the Flucos to take home the 5th grade division crown.   And, for the second consecutive season, the 6th grade division championship was won by  the Black Knights, in a closely contested battle with the 6th grade Wa...

*Championship/ESPN/Banquet Sponsor Form  The VDBL Championship Finals are to being held this weekend, Sunday, March 7th at John Paul Jones Arena.  Times are now "official" from JPJ.  Scheduled times are 1pm (5th grade), 2:30 (6th grade), 4:00 (7th grade), 5:30 (8th grade). *All games will be broadcast by ESPN Radio...but we need sponsors to help with the cost - sponsors will receive air time throughout the broadcast!  If interested in your company sponsoring the broadcast, please email ben@PlayVABA.org.  The VDBL End-of...

VDBL Tournament Bracket (Finals) 18 games were played this weekend at Albemarle and Charlottesville HS.  The Consolation Bracket and Semi-final rounds have been completed and now the Championship match-ups have been set.  In many divisions, the lower seeds advanced, which provided great drama and superbly contested games.  This weekend was filled with hard play, teamwork, solid defensive effort and tremendous sportsmanship by all.  Congratulations to our coaches, student-athletes, parents and officials on a great job this we...

VDBL Tournament Bracket, Week #2 We have just been informed that Monticello HS (the site for our "Consolation Bracket" this Saturday) has just been designated as the game-site for the high school Regional tournament; in addition, all "Mustang" high school spring sports are now scheduled to practice in the afternoon.   Due to these unforeseen circumstances, all Consolation Games have been moved.  The VDBL Consolation Bracket games will be held at Albemarle HS.  Similarly, their gym will not be open until 6:00 pm.  We will run...

VDBL Tournament Bracket, Week 2 After an exciting weekend of Round 1 games, the Virginia Developmental Basketball League continues with its Semi-final and Consolation games this-coming weekend.  Please click on the above link for all tournament bracket results and match-ups. GAME INFO: Consolation Games, Saturday, February 27 @ Monticello HS (beginning @ 4:00 pm) Semi-final Games, Sunday, February 28 @ CHS (beginning @ 2:15 pm) *Attention all "Warrior" and "Patriot" families.  Your teams have had their practices relocated - all new pr...