The International Basketball Association (IBA) was founded in 1995 by a group of businessmen led by Tom Anderson.

[1] The original owners of franchises in the league were George Daniel (Black Hills Posse-Rapid City, SD), John Korsmo,[2] Al Gardner, and Al Hovland (Fargo Beez), Jeff McCarron (St.

Cloud Rock 'n Rollers),[3] Bill Sorensen (Dakota Wizards - Bismarck)[4] and Earl Barish (Winnipeg Cyclones).

[5] Earl Barish of Winnipeg directed the IBA as League President[6] and the league eventually grew to ten franchises.

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