CHICAGO KOREAN
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION시카고 한인 농구협회
Chicago’s Team.
A National Stage.
A shared love of basketball.
Connections that last beyond the court.
CKBA brings adult players together to play, build lasting friendships, and stay connected. Rooted in Chicago’s Korean-American community, we welcome friends and newcomers who share our love of the game.
OUR HISTORY
A Chicago Basketball Tradition.A Chicago Basketball Tradition.
For about 40 years, CKBA has been part of Chicago’s Korean-American basketball story. Through competition, shared experiences, and lasting friendships, we carry that tradition forward.For about 40 years, CKBA has been part of Chicago’s Korean-American basketball story. Through competition, shared experiences, and lasting friendships, we carry that tradition forward.
Coaching the next generation since 2020.
CKBA players also volunteer to coach MYBA kids—sharing their experience and giving back through basketball.
OPEN GYM
Friday Nights. Find Your Game.Friday Nights. Find Your Game.
Join CKBA for adult open gym on Friday nights in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Get competitive runs, meet other players, and stay active through a shared love of basketball.Join CKBA for adult open gym on Friday nights in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Get competitive runs, meet other players, and stay active through a shared love of basketball.
Whether you’re new to Chicago or have been playing here for years, players of all backgrounds are welcome.
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Chasing a Championship.Chasing a Championship.
CKBA represents Chicago at the highest level of Korean amateur basketball, competing against top teams from across North America—with one goal: bring a championship home to Chicago.
Korean Nationals & Korean Sports Festivals
The events alternate each year: Nationals features basketball, while the Sports Festival brings together athletes from multiple sports.
Representing ChicagoRepresenting Chicago
Upper Division
United Through BasketballUnited Through Basketball
Lower Division
ON THE COURT. BEYOND THE GAME.
CKBA in Action
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OUR MISSION
A stronger connection.
On and off the court.
Bring people together through basketball, strengthen Chicago’s Korean-American community, and create positive opportunities to play, compete, and grow.
CKBA players also volunteer to coach MYBA kids—sharing their experience and giving back through basketball.
The values we play by.
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Teamwork, sportsmanship & fair play
Respect the game, your teammates, and your opponents.
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Positive role models
Lead by example, on the court and in everyday life.
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Positive community experiences
Make basketball a welcoming, meaningful part of people’s lives.
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Keep learning. Keep improving.
Help players develop and deepen their understanding of the game.
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Grace in victory and defeat
Compete with intensity. Treat people with respect.
SUPPORT CHICAGO BASKETBALL
Help our team go further.
Sponsorship can help with gym space, uniforms, tournament entry fees, and travel—giving our players a stronger foundation and helping CKBA represent Chicago.
Support the players.
Strengthen the connections.
SUPPORT CHICAGO BASKETBALL
Back Chicago.
Build a Stronger CKBA.
Our players give their time, pay their own way, and compete for Chicago. Help carry that commitment further. Your sponsorship can reduce player expenses, bring in experienced coaching, and build stronger teams—while creating more tournaments, festivals, and opportunities for Chicago’s basketball community.
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OUR ASSOCIATIONS
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