The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that it has added the Gulfport Kings to its growing list of expansion teams for the 2022-2023 season.  “We’re very excited about having Anissa Ben and her husband Eli as part of the ABA,” stated ABA CEO Joe Newman.  “A native of New Orleans and a multi-sport athlete, Anissa has worked in the medical, industrial and entertainment industry and now owns Sportsphanalia, which sells licensed NFL, NBA, MLB and NCAA merchandise.”

“This is something that Eli and I have wanted to do and we are very excited and looking forward the first year of a new adventure,” added

Ms. Ben.  “We know what it takes to be successful in business and hope to make the Kings one of the top teams in the ABA.”  For more information, email [email protected]