The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that it will launch ABA Caribbean – at last. “This is something we have wanted to do for quite a while,” stated ABA CEO Joe Newman. “There are several Caribbean nations that could support ABA leagues; it is long overdue. The problem has been finding the right people oversee the endeavor and in Jonathan L. Quiles and his dad Joey, we have found the right people. This should be a successful launch. The first area to be developed will be Puerto Rico.”

Jonathan L. Quiles Fuentes was born in Aguadilla PR and is a dedicated professional with a unique career path spanning healthcare and law enforcement. With a BA nursing magna cum laude and a degree in Criminal Justice magna cum laude from Inter-American University in Puerto Rico and a passion for basketball, his goals include inspiring and helping young people achieve their dreams. “I want to serve the people and open bridges from the Caribbean to the world,” added Quiles. “In sport as in life, every effort counts, every fall teaches us and every goal achieved inspires others to keep going. I am proud and pleased to serve as CEO of ABA Caribbean and will work hard to make this a successful venture for the ABA.”

Joey Quiles, Jon’s dad, graduated from Newberry College with a degree in Computer Science and Business Management. Joey has a diverse professional background including working as Assistant Director of Economic Development focusing on community projects for youth in Boston MA; Director of Sales at PRO ZONE SURF WEAR which included managing radio and TV advertising in the Caribbean; as a Sales Manager for Rico Flavor in Florida as well as overseeing The Sunrise Coffee News in South Florida. “I’ve been involved with the ABA in the South Florida area in sales for the past few months,” added Quiles. “I’ve seen the potential and the excitement of ownership and know that Jon and I can take what we’ve learned in the ABA and implement a great program in the Caribbean giving so many players another opportunity to play at the professional level and for fans to see the exciting affordable basketball that the ABA provides and why the league has grown to be the largest professional basketball league in the world.”

For more information how you can become a part of ABA Caribbean,  email joemyemail@mail.com or arniegold17@gmail.com