Pittsburgh, PA — STEEL CITY YELLOW JACKETS 2026–2027 SEASON PREVIEW

A New Look. A New Mission. The Same Championship Mentality!

The Steel City Yellow Jackets are ready to take flight as they enter the 2026–2027 American Basketball Association (ABA) season with a new-look roster, championship experience, and unfinished business!

Coming off an impressive Blue Division Championship season, the Yellow Jackets return five players from last year’s championship squad while introducing an exciting new cast of talent hungry to make their mark. With a combination of veteran leadership, fresh energy, and a renewed commitment to excellence, Steel City is preparing to compete with some of the ABA’s best.

Entering the season preseason ranked No. 12 nationally in the ABA, the Yellow Jackets have their sights set on climbing the rankings and making a serious run at the ABA National Championship.

This season’s journey will take Steel City beyond Pittsburgh, with highly anticipated matchups in Illinois (Chicago), Indiana, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania, providing opportunities to showcase Yellow Jackets basketball on a national stage.

Under the leadership of Owner and Head Coach Ace Pippens, the mission remains clear: build on last season’s success, defend the championship standard, represent the city of Pittsburgh with pride, and bring a national championship home to the Steel City.

New Faces. Bigger Expectations. One Goal.

STEEL CITY STAND UP! IT’S TIME TO CATCH THE BUZZ!