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Valor Open ABL Season vs Blues Nov. 15th

New Braunfels, TX – The ABL waited for about two weeks after deciding to push the start of the inaugural season back, before getting confirmaion of the new dates from the Mill Street Youth Center.

The dates are locked in.

The Texas Titanium will open against the Houston Valor before the River City Blues take on the Houston Valor aon Saturday, October 31st, and hopefully entertain a plethora of young ghosts and gobblins on Halloween Evening in the process. Tip off for the opener is scheduled for 5:15PM. The lesgue is keeping tight lipped about pre-game festivites to celebrate the historic event, but there will be a jump ball ceremony.

Beneath are the dates for the New Braunfels portion of the schedule:

*October 31st – 5 PM

November 21st – 2 PM

**December 6th – 2 PM

December 12th – 2 PM

December 19th – 1 PM – ABL Championship Saturday

Valor, Jets Open in Houston November 7th

In Houston, the Valor and the Jets are hopeful to receive confirmation of their home dates from the league office in a few days as well. The expected home opener is November 7th.

The scheduled games will likely be the Blues and Valor in the first gaqme, while the Jets play their first home game against the Titanium. League President Mac Claire says not everyone was notified about the New Braunfels dates becoming official before this article went to print, but that he will send out a blast email and a blast text before the the night. “This is getting kind of exciting and they all need to be notified so they can plan to bring friend and family to the games,” Claire said before adding, “It’s time. It’s been time. AndI’m looking forward to the season openers.”


Jets Set to Soar

HOUSTON, TX — After years of waiting, false starts and plenty of patience, Keith Thompson is finally ready to see the Houston Jets take the court.

Thompson, originally from The Bronx, New York, has been one of the longtime believers in the American Basketball League and its vision. Now, with the ABL preparing for its upcoming season, Thompson is looking forward to finally seeing the league move from planning to playing.

Thompson played collegiately at Grace College in 2006 and 2007. Prior to his college career, he played prep basketball for Grace Academy, where he averaged 12 points and 1.2 steals per game.

For Thompson, the upcoming season represents more than simply the start of another basketball season. It represents the culmination of several years of waiting.

The ABL experienced several false starts over the past few years, but Thompson remained committed to the league and its vision.

During a recent phone interview, Thompson expressed his excitement about finally getting the season underway.

“I’m glad to finally kick this off. It’s been a long time coming.”

ABL Founder and President & CEO Mac Claire, who is also originally from The Bronx, said Thompson’s commitment to the league is something that deserves recognition.

“Keith is one of the true diehards who have stuck with the ABL and understood the league’s vision,” Claire said. “He is one of the guys who deserves thank-yous from me just for having that belief.”

That belief will now get its opportunity to become reality.

Thompson and the Houston Jets will open the ABL season on October 31st.

Players Can Register for Team Tryouts

New Braunfels, TX – If you are a serious basketball player looking to play serious minor league hoops , The American Basketball League invites you to register for team tryouts with any of these following teams: Texas Titanium (San Antonio), Houston Jets, Houston Valor, Carolina Gremlins (Charlotte). Early Bird Registration fee is $35.00 per registrant.

Currently the Texas Titanium are getting set to host the Titanium Strong Basketball Invitational Tournament. The Carolina Gremlins, the Houston Jets, and another team yet to be confirmed will join the Titanium for the event.

Email League President Mac Claire, Email Director of Eastern Conference Recruiting Trae Long, or call Jets General Manager Keith Thompson at 346-507-7560 for additional information.

Tix Now for Titanium Tourny, 1st 2 games

New Braunfels, TX – Tickets are on sale for the Titanium Strong Basketball Invitational Basketball Tournament that takes place on February 7th, 2026. General Admission for adults is $6:50 while children under 13 get in for $1.00. Fans can purchase tickets by Clicking on This Link

The event takes place takes place at the Mill Street Youth Center, 407 Mill Street, New Braunfels, TX beginning at 10 AM. The tournament will last for approximately six hours which gives everyone plenty of time to drive home in the daylight.

The Titanium will be joined by the Carolina Gremlins, the Houston Jets, and a forth team that has not yet been confirmed.

Updates will be posted here and on the Facebook ABL , Jets, Gremlins, and Titanium social media pages.

Fans can also call 210-201-4622 for updates.

Titanium Hosting Tryouts, Tourny

New Braunfels, TX – The American Basketball League’s Texas Titanium will host a basketball tryout for men 17 and up on February 7th at the Mill Street Youth Center, 407 Mill St., New Braunfels, TX. The event begins at 9:00 AM. Registration Fee is $33.00.

As part of the tryout, the Titanium will also host a basketball tournament on the same day. The ABL’s Carolina Gremlins and Houston Jets will participate. The forth team has not been confirmed as of November 19th.

For more info, Email the ABL League Office or call 210-210-4622, Jets GM Keith Thompson at 346-507-7560, or ABL Director of Recruting Trae Long, 980-448-8111.

Jan. 20th Tryouts in H-town

Houston Jets have announced their tryout date, January 20th, 2024. The event will take place at In The Zone Sports Training, 24746 Saddlespur Ln #5621, Katy, TX 77494. Players may REGISTER with their $50.00 registration fee HERE. Registrants must be 18 years of age or older.

NOTE: In The Zone has a strict “No Dunking” rule which, if broken, will result in a $50.00 fine, payable to In The Zone. The American Basketball League nor the Houston Jets will be responsible for paying that fine.

Any additional questions, please contact Jets General Manager David Templeton at 346-432-5534.

Jets Unveil New uniforms

Houston, TX – The Houston Jets are the first ABL team to publicly reveal their uniforms for the 2023 campaign. The design resembles the old New York Nets uniform with the home white jersey with striped piping along the left side with stars also included. The road jersey is like the old Nets jersey except the Jets will highlight red, whereas the Nets roadies were primarily navy blue.