Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League announced the 10th new market since the pandemic hit and 22nd overall, has been awarded to Waco TX, the Waco Royals.
Waco is directly south of Dallas TX and fits geographically perfect with current teams in Enid OK, Little Rock AR, Dallas & Lewisville TX.
The Team Market Owner, Brandon Littles a former collegiate basketball player, did as his first official act as TMO, hire Akeem Stroupe as President of the Royals, both young entrepreneurs have experience in the entertainment and sales background. They will be joined by COO Renee Huitt, who will be tasked with running the community engagement piece of the business.
“It is a lifelong goal to be able to bring professional basketball to my community. The Waco Royals will bring tremendous family friendly, affordable entertainment to Waco and earn our fan support by serving the youth of the community, being available to partner with the various schools and current programs with a heart for our children.” – Brandon Littles TMO Waco Royals
“Brandon and Akeem have great passion and energy with the right perspective of desiring to use basketball as a tool to impact lives. This part is core to TBL’s vision of teams becoming community assets in their market.” – Evelyn Magley CEO
The Royals are anticipating holding tryout events beginning in early October:
– Waco
– Houston
– El Paso
– Wichita Falls
– Ft Worth
– Beaumont
For more info contact Waco Royals :
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