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February 11, 2023

In a rematch of epic proportions, on February 11, 2023, the 413 Elite took on the Herkimer Originals at Herkimer College in Herkimer, NY. The two rivals not only compete on the scoreboard and in the American Basketball Association (ABA) rankings, they have their titles on the line: both Springfield, MA and Herkimer, NY claim to be the Birthplaces of Basketball.

January 3, 2023

Springfield Basketball is Back with 413 Elite

Springfield, Mass. – It’s fitting that the city touted as the birthplace of basketball should once again be home to a professional team. Basketball returned to Springfield in 2022 thanks to 413 Elite’s Team Owner Charles Evans. The Springfield native said that growing up in the community and visiting the Basketball Hall of Fame was…

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December 21, 2022

Celebrating the Birth of Basketball

12/21/2022 On this day, December 21, 1891, 131 years ago, Dr. James Naismith introduced to Springfield and the world, the game of Basketball. Originally from Canada, Dr. Naismith was a 31-year-old physical education teacher at Springfield College (then known as the YMCA Training School), when he presented the new game, which could be played in-doors…

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November 30, 2022

413 Elite debuts for its first ABA basketball season

413 Elite continues to enjoy early success on and off the court. SPRINGFIELD – Under the guidance of the team’s local ownership, 413 Elite continues to score positive results on and off the court as Springfield’s new American Basketball Association (ABA) franchise. Background Many may remember the ABA for its heyday in the 1970s, which…

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August 2, 2022

Holyoke, MA. Mayor Welcomes the ABA’s 413 ELITE

HOLYOKE, MA. -In anticipation of the 413 Elite’s inaugural Purple Knights Night scheduled to take place in Holyoke on November 19, 2022, Holyoke Mayor Josh Garcia recently welcomed 413 Elite owner Charles Evans and Director of Business Lamar Cook at Holyoke City Hall.

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July 26, 2022

Meet “Mr. Buckets” 413 Elite Mascot

SPRINGFIELD, Ma. — The 413 ELITE of the American Basketball Association (ABA) is excited to announce “Mr. Buckets” as the official mascot for the birthplace of basketball’s home team.

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June 7, 2022

413 Elite brings the ABA back to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – As the newest member of the American Basketball Association (ABA), 413 Elite dribbles in a new source of local basketball to the sport’s long-respected homestead.

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June 5, 2022

413 ELITE IN THE COMMUNITY

413 Elite joined Vox Church group to kick off their free Youth-Adult 3v3 basketball tournament at the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield.

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May 20, 2022

413 Elite Partners With Vox Church

Vox Church is hosting a FREE 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament coming up in Springfield Mass!

March 25, 2022

Springfield MA, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomes the ABA’s 413 ELITE

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce welcomed and congratulated 413 Elite, the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) newest team.

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