That year, the team traveled to Argentina and Mexico where, for the first time, some of our best players were signed by international clubs [1] In 2011, we changed the name to Tampa Bay Rebels and co-founded the Florida Basketball Association.
The newly formed Tampa Bay Rebels won the 2012 FBA Championship and reached the finals for three consecutive years.
Tampa Bay Rebels defeated Heartland Prowl to win the first FBA championship.
Heartland Prowl avenged their first season loss by defeating Tampa Bay 111-109.
Prowl forward Arnold Lewis was named FBA Finals MVP, scoring 27 points.