The Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) is a professional basketball league that features teams from the countries surrounding the Adriatic Sea, including Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established in 2001, the league aims to promote basketball in the region and provide a platform for clubs to compete at a high level. The ABA consists of multiple teams that compete annually for the championship title. The league has gained recognition for its competitive nature and has produced many talented players who have gone on to play in larger leagues, including the NBA. The ABA also serves as a stepping stone for young athletes aspiring to reach professional basketball careers.