History of Florida Basketball Association in Timeline

The Florida Basketball Association (FBA) is a semi-professional men's basketball league established in 2012. It commenced operations with teams located in Orlando, Lake Wales, and Palm Beach Gardens.

2012: Florida Basketball Association Founded

In 2012, the Florida Basketball Association (FBA) was founded as a semi-professional men's basketball league. It began with teams in Orlando, Lake Wales, and Palm Beach Gardens.

2012: Tampa Bay Rebels win inaugural FBA championship

In the inaugural 2012 season, the Tampa Bay Rebels defeated Heartland Prowl to win the first FBA championship.

October 2013: Miami Midnites Expansion Application Accepted

In October 2013, the FBA owners voted to accept the expansion application of the Miami Midnites, owned by Jeffrey Rosen, who also owns Maccabi Haifa B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

2013: Heartland Prowl defeat Tampa Bay, Arnold Lewis named MVP

In 2013, Heartland Prowl defeated Tampa Bay 111-109 to win the FBA championship, avenging their previous loss. Arnold Lewis of the Prowl was named FBA Finals MVP, scoring 27 points.

May 25, 2014: Tampa Bay defeats Miami Midnites

On May 25, 2014, the Miami Midnites lost (104-103) to Tampa Bay.

October 2014: Marion County Showtime Stallions added to FBA

In October 2014, the Marion County Showtime Stallions were added as a FBA member.

October 2015: Space Coast Stars Announced, Tampa Bay Saints Added

In October 2015, the Space Coast Stars were announced as the newest FBA expansion club, owned by Corey Williams. The Tampa Bay Saints were added after the Heartland Prowl ceased operations.

2015: Miami Midnites repeat as FBA champion, Amir Celestin MVP

In 2015, the Miami Midnites repeated as FBA champion with a perfect 14-0 record. Amir Celestin was named MVP after his performance. After the season, Celestin signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa B.C.