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| Founded | 2017 |
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| League | PBA |
| Conference | PBA Eastern Conference |
| Team history | Columbus Blackhawks 2017-2021, Columbus Ga Viper 2021 - present |
| Based in | Columbus, Ga |
| Arena | Kenneth B. Walker Gymnasium |
| Colors | Black, Purple |
| Owner | Angela Culliver |
| Conference titles | 1 (2022-2023 Winter) |
| Regional Championships | 3 (2021 Summer, 2022 Summer, 2022-2023 Winter) |
| Mascot | Viper |
Columbus Ga Vipers are a semi-professional basketball team based in Columbus, Georgia, competing in the Pro Basketball Association (PBA). The Vipers compete year-round, playing in the summer and winter PBA seasons. The Vipers play home games at Kenneth B. Walker Gymnasium (KBW), in Columbus, Ga. The Vipers have been nationally ranked since the PBA inaugural season and have been the Southeast Regional Champions for three consecutive seasons. The team finished National's Runners Up in the 2022-2023 PBA Winter Season.
History
The owner and previous head coach of the Columbus Ga Vipers, Angela Culliver, established the Vipers in September 2021 rebranding the Columbus Blackhawks. The Columbus Blackhawks competed in the MLBA in 2017 and 2018 before leaving the league. The Vipers are one of several professional teams housed under A&T Sports Incorporated. The head coach of the Vipers is Tasha Mahone.
2021 Summer Season:
The Columbus Ga Vipers competed in the PBA as the Columbus Blackhawks before the rebranding to the current name. The Blackhawks finished Nationally Ranked at #3 during the inaugural season of the PBA and finished as Southeast Regional Champions defeating Music City Jazz 116-97 on September 5, 2021. The Blackhawks fell short in the semi-finals of the Final Four in Dallas, Texas, losing to the New York Generals 114-97. The Columbus Blackhawks finished with a record of 12-3.
2022 Summer Season:
The Columbus Ga Vipers finished the season with a 12-1 record and again Southeast Regional Champions, defeating the Dothan Snipers 104-82 to advance to the Final Four. For the second consecutive season, the Vipers fell short in the Final Four in Dallas, Texas, failing to punch their ticket to the National Championship. The Vipers were defeated by the NM Bluetails 86-97. The Vipers would finish with an overall record of 12-2 and nationally ranked 3rd for the second consecutive season.
2022-2023 Winter Season:
The Vipers started the season with a chip on their shoulders, more determined to punch their ticket to the PBA National Championship. After winning the Southeast Regional Championship for the third consecutive season, the Vipers enter Dallas, Texas, on a mission. The Vipers made their first appearance in the national championship after defeating the KDC Bombers 121-101. The Reigning Champions Fort Worth F.I.R.M would dominate the Vipers in the national championship, leaving Texas as the PBA Eastern Conference Champions. The Vipers fail short of their overall objective, finishing the season with a 15-2 record and nationally ranked #2.
Television
The Columbus Ga Vipers basketball games are televised with play-by-play commentary on all smart devices (Roku, Amazon Fire, YouTube, IOS, and Android) through the PBATV app and YouTube channel.
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- PBA. "NEW YORK GENERALS DEFEAT THE COLUMBUS BLACKHAWKS IN THE PBA EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL 114-97". PBA Family. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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- Terrell, Chris. "PBA Family". Retrieved September 10, 2022.