 It had already reportedly sold eight franchises in seven countries (France, Spain, West Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland) and planned to add up to four more to form two divisions of four to six teams each.A draft of American players not contracted to the NBA or ABA was planned for September, with league play set for November.Though the IBA announced Al McGuire as manager of one the franchises, the Marquette coach publicly stated he had no intention of coaching in Europe.