New Mexico Bullsnakes and ABC - Albuquerque Basketball Club Announce Joint Venture

Albuquerque, NM – July 30, 2025 – The New Mexico Bullsnakes Basketball and ABC - Albuquerque Basketball Club are thrilled to announce a joint venture agreement for the upcoming 2025/26 American Basketball Association (ABA) season. This strategic partnership brings together the established success of the Bullsnakes' minor league brand, a cornerstone of New Mexico basketball for the past seven years, with ABC's focus on developing young basketball talent.

As a result of this collaboration, the professional basketball team will be marketed as the New Mexico ABC Bullsnakes. This joint venture aims to enhance the professional basketball experience in New Mexico, combining the strengths of both organizations to create a more dynamic and competitive presence in the ABA while supporting emerging youth players wishing to reach the next level in their development as athletes.

"We are thrilled to partner with ABC - Albuquerque Basketball Club," said Nick Lourenco, Owner of the New Mexico Bullsnakes. "This joint venture is a fantastic opportunity to further elevate professional basketball in our state. By combining our successful brand with ABC's dedication to develop basketball young talent, we believe the New Mexico ABC Bullsnakes will be a force to be reckoned with."

Brandon Mason, Founder of ABC - Albuquerque Basketball Club, added, "Joining forces with the New Mexico Bullsnakes is a natural fit. Their seven years of success in the ABA minor league is commendable, and we look forward to contributing to an even brighter future for professional basketball in Albuquerque and across New Mexico."

Both parties will re-evaluate the partnership before the beginning of the 2026/27 ABA season to ensure continued success and alignment of goals.