The Women's American Basketball Association (WABA) was a women's basketball league founded in 1984 by Bill Byrne that included players such as Nancy Lieberman, Molly Bolin, Pam McGee and Paula McGee. Lieberman, who signed a three-year, $250,000 contract with the Dallas Diamonds, was voted the league's Most Valuable Player after averaging 27 points per game and helping Dallas win the 1984 WABA championship, but the league folded after the season. The final game played was between the Diamonds and the WABA All-Stars, where Lieberman scored 19 points and was named the game's MVP in the Diamonds' 101–94 victory.
Teams Team Arena Head coachAtlanta CometsCobb ArenaRobert ReeseChicago SpiritCollege of DuPage Richard Maack / Vonnie TomichColumbus MinksOhio State Fairgrounds Coliseum Larry JonesDallas DiamondsMoody Coliseum Greg WilliamsHouston ShamrocksUniversity of St. Thomas Elvin HayesVirginia WaveScoop Arena Nat Frazier Elvin Hayes resigned after one game. Robert Reese was later replaced with Karen Brown, who became the first female head coach in the league.
Standings
List of WABA championships Year Champion Runner-up Result Host city Game MVP Ref 1984 Dallas Diamonds Chicago Spirit Nancy Lieberman
References
External links 1984 WABA Media Guide