IMPORT PLAYERS

Import Player Rule

Any player who can not provide heritage documentation to be considered a “FIBA Asia player” will fall into the ABA Import player category. 

ABA Imports are eligible to play in all ABA Divisions and must play a minimum of 9 games during the regular season to qualify. (the import player must play a minimum of 1 second of game time to receive 1 game qualification)

Championship Men (begining 2024 Season 2)

Teams are restricted to TWO imports on court during games. Teams can play multiple imports throughout the season and may have more than 2 imports on their bench/team list.

Division 1 to 4 Men

Teams are restricted to ONE import on court during games. Teams can play multiple imports throughout the season and may have more than 1 import on their bench/team list.

For any scenario believed to be out of scope of the above rules, please email ABA at aba.meblourne@gmail.com at least 24hrs before your game if clarifiaction is required.