The Gators played in two seasons, compiling an overall record of 14-5. This past fall, they lost the championship game to the juggernaut UC Slaughterhouse. Back in the spring, they went undefeated in the regular season (8-0), then won their 1st playoff game vs. Dale's Revenge, but lost the Championship to W & J's. Their two championship appearances are good enough to put them in the ABL top 5. 

Standouts: JT Wilson (18 ppg), Alex Bialy (17 ppg), Mike Lennon (11 ppg and 5 apg), Bill Leonard (12 ppg), Travis Farrell (12 ppg), Evan Card (9 rpg)

W & J's came out of nowhere, a newcomer to the league, winning 8 of their 9 games played in the spring season and avenging their 1 regular season loss vs. the Alligators by defeating them in the Championship game by a score of 54-39. This was W & J's 1st ABL Championship, and that's good enough to earn them # 4 on our list. 

Standouts: Justin Grant (16 ppg), Kevin Kirk (13 ppg, 6 rpg)

The Wolfpack, familiar faces in the ABL Hoops League, added to their Championship rings by claiming their Winter Division Title. They finished the year with an overall 13-6 record, and in the Winter, they took down Charliewang in round 1 of the playoffs, and then defeated the Cobras in the championship, 56-35.

Standouts: David Wiggins (17 ppg), Josh Heyer (11.7 ppg), David Lee (11.4 ppg), Scott Somset (10.4 ppg), Jarell Mason (9 rpg).

The Anytime Bail Bonds Ballers, formerly knows as D2, were ferocious on the boards and relentless on the court. They've won the big game in the past, and this Winter was no different. They did suffer a lone defeat in the regular season to the talented UC Slaughterhouse, but finished strong, winning 10 games, including the Championship in a 62-42 victory over the Monstars. 

Standouts: Corey Stokes (20 ppg, 10 rpg), Robert Cheeks (18 ppg, 10 rpg), Mach Sononbria (15 ppg)

The # 1 team in the ABL this past year was the UC Slaughterhouse. They had an overall 19-1 record, their only defeat coming at the hands of the Monstars in the Winter Season playoffs. But like all great teams, the UC rebounded in the Fall Season, going an undefeated 10-0 and defeating the Alligators in the Championship 71-53. 

Standouts: Kevin Walker (35 ppg), Jonathan Agurto (24 ppg), Vic Verdiza (18 ppg), Joel Matos (12 rpg), Jason Matos (11 rpg)

So there you have it - the top 5 teams in 2016. If your team won a championship, be sure to join us in celebration at the ABL Awards Party on Saturday, January 21st at Mills Tavern in Hoboken, NJ. All championship teams will receive their trophy and team shirts!

And if you'd like to throw your hat into the ring this upcoming winter season - time is running out. You can register by completing the online registration form and submitting a deposit. We'll have a "Recreational" and "Competitive" division, so choose wisely. 

The 2017 Winter League starts January 10th!