1996-97 Continental Basketball Association
The 1996-97 season was the Continental Basketball Association's 51st, and 11 teams competed in the league that year. The Oklahoma City Cavalry won the 1996-97 CBA championship.
1996-97 Continental Basketball Association Standings
1996-97 Continental Basketball Association League Leaders
Connecticut Pride (21-35) - Roster | Statistics
Florida Beachdogs (38-18) - Roster | Statistics
Fort Wayne Fury (20-36) - Roster | Statistics
Grand Rapids Hoops (32-24) - Roster | Statistics
La Crosse Bobcats (19-37) - Roster | Statistics
Oklahoma City Cavalry (29-27) - Roster | Statistics
Omaha Racers (22-34) - Roster | Statistics
Quad City Thunder (27-29) - Roster | Statistics
Rockford Lightning (28-28) - Roster | Statistics
Sioux Falls Skyforce (47-9) - Roster | Statistics
Yakima Sun Kings (25-31) - Roster | Statistics
 Connecticut Pride |
 Florida Beachdogs |
 Fort Wayne Fury |
 Grand Rapids Hoops |
 La Crosse Bobcats |
 Oklahoma City Cavalry |
 Omaha Racers |
 Quad City Thunder |
 Rockford Lightning |
 Sioux Falls Skyforce |
 Yakima Sun Kings |
Marker indicates city location, not venue address.
1996-97 Award Winners
Anthony Tucker - All-Defensive Team
James Martin - All-Defensive Team
Michael Hawkins - All-Defensive Team
Jimmy Carruth - All-Defensive Team
Corey Beck - All-Defensive Team
Gaylon Nickerson - All-League First Team
Reggie Slater - All-League First Team
Travis Williams - All-League First Team
Tony Harris - All-League First Team
Dexter Boney - All-League First Team
Bernard Hopkins - All-League Second Team
Michael Hawkins - All-League Second Team
Stevin Smith - All-League Second Team
Jason Sasser - All-League Second Team
Cuonzo Martin - All-League Second Team
Jason Sasser - All-Rookie First Team
Chucky Atkins - All-Rookie First Team
Adrian Griffin - All-Rookie First Team
Jesse Pate - All-Rookie First Team
Bernard Hopkins - All-Rookie First Team
Horacio Llamas - All-Rookie Second Team
Russ Millard - All-Rookie Second Team
Ronnie Fields - All-Rookie Second Team
Moochie Norris - All-Rookie Second Team
Ron Riley - All-Rookie Second Team
Dexter Boney - All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
Corey Beck - Defensive Player of the Year
Bob Przybysz (Grand Rapids) - Executive of the Year
Dexter Boney - Most Valuable Player
Anthony Tucker - Newcomer of the Year
Elmer Bennett - Playoff/Finals Most Valuable Player
Jason Sasser - Rookie of the Year
Bernard Hopkins - Rookie of the Year
