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that began play in 2010. Originally known as the Atlantic Coast Professional Basketball League (ACPBL), the league changed its name before the 2012–13 season. The league ceased operations after the 2019 season. Teams were located up and down the Atlantic Coast from New York to Northern Virginia.

History

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, Washington GreenHawks) formerly of the

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, three teams (Beltway Bombers, Garden State Rebels, Tru Hope Trailblazers) formerly of the Eastern Basketball Alliance, and three expansion teams (Hudson Valley Kingz, New York Lions, Westchester Wildkatz). For the 2016-17 season the APBL narrowed its footprint, with the majority of teams in the New York City metro area. Teams departing included the Bay Area Shuckers, Brooklyn Blazers, D.C. Funkhouse, NoVA Hawks, Rockville Victors and Winchester Storm. New teams joining for 2016–17: APBL United (a league-operated free agent team) and the New York Crusaders. Beltway Bombers captured their second league title in 2017 defeating APBL United 123-105 in the championship game.

Teams

Former teams

* Bay Area Shuckers (2011–16) * Brooklyn All Game (2012–14) * Brooklyn Blazers (2012–16) * Brooklyn Firebirds (2012–13) *

(2010–11) * Capital City Express (2012–14) * D.C. Drew All Stars (2014) * D.C. Funkhouse Piranhas (2013–16) * Garden State Rebels (2010–12) * Gotham City Revolution (2013–14) * Hartford Lightning (2011–12) * Hudson Valley Hype (2014) * Hudson Valley Kingz (2010–16) * Long Island United (2014) * Metropolitan All-Stars (2012–14) * New Jersey Thunder (2013–16) * New York Lions (2010–11) * North Jersey Pros (2011–12) * NoVA Hawks (2012–16) * Philadelphia Destroyers (2011–14) *Rockville Victors (2012–17) * Toms River Shooters (2011–12) * Tri-City Suns (2011) * Tru Hope Trailblazers (2010–11) * Washington GreenHawks (2010) - team dissolved and replaced by Tri-City Suns in January 2011 * Westchester Wildkatz (2010–11) * Winchester Storm (2012–16)

Champions

Notable players

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, Rockville Victors
Adrian Bowie
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References

External links

Official APBL website
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