Article Originally Appeared in Times Union “It’s the playoff series everyone wanted. Albany vs. Schenectady. The Capital Region’s longstanding pro basketball franchise against its first-year rival. The Albany Patroons take on the New York Phoenix in The Basketball League’s North Atlantic Division semifinals. Game 1 of the best-of-3 series is 7 p.m. Thursday at Washington Avenue…
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05/22/2025
Opal Apples Champion Youth Leadership Through 2025 Youth Make A Difference Initiative and JrTBL Partnership
Article Originally Appeared in Andnowuknow.com YAKIMA, WA – This year, FirstFruits Farms expanded the Opal Apples Youth Make a Difference initiative, celebrating youth leadership through community grants and a new partnership with The Junior Basketball League (JrTBL). Together, these efforts reflect Opal Apples’ commitment to empowering the next generation to create healthier, stronger communities. The 2025 Youth Make…
05/12/2025
Halifax Hoopers Player Encourages Fans to Attend Home Games
Article Originally Appeared in CTVNews “The Halifax Hoopers, Nova Scotia’s The Basketball League (TBL) team, are on a 14-game winning streak. Forward Brandon Beloti attributes their success to the depth of talent on his team. “We have just so many weapons on the team,” Beloti said in an interview on CTV Morning Live. “Seeing different guys being…
05/29/2025
Albany vs. Schenectady Matchup in TBL Playoffs
Article Originally Appeared in Times Union “It’s the playoff series everyone wanted. Albany vs. Schenectady. The Capital Region’s longstanding pro basketball franchise against its first-year rival. The Albany Patroons take on the New York Phoenix in The Basketball League’s North Atlantic Division semifinals. Game 1 of the best-of-3 series is 7 p.m. Thursday at Washington Avenue…
05/22/2025
Opal Apples Champion Youth Leadership Through 2025 Youth Make A Difference Initiative and JrTBL Partnership
Article Originally Appeared in Andnowuknow.com YAKIMA, WA – This year, FirstFruits Farms expanded the Opal Apples Youth Make a Difference initiative, celebrating youth leadership through community grants and a new partnership with The Junior Basketball League (JrTBL). Together, these efforts reflect Opal Apples’ commitment to empowering the next generation to create healthier, stronger communities. The 2025 Youth Make…
05/12/2025
Halifax Hoopers Player Encourages Fans to Attend Home Games
Article Originally Appeared in CTVNews “The Halifax Hoopers, Nova Scotia’s The Basketball League (TBL) team, are on a 14-game winning streak. Forward Brandon Beloti attributes their success to the depth of talent on his team. “We have just so many weapons on the team,” Beloti said in an interview on CTV Morning Live. “Seeing different guys being…
12/16/2024
Junior TBL Welcomes Opal® Apple as Official Apple Partner to Inspire Youth Development
Indianapolis, IN — December 16, 2024 — FirstFruits Farms, the exclusive grower of Opal® apples, is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the Junior Basketball League (JrTBL). This collaboration expands on Opal’s Youth Make a Difference program, furthering its mission to inspire young leaders, promote healthy lifestyles, and strengthen communities. JrTBL is a…
09/20/2021
The Basketball League Welcomes Citizen Potawatomi Nation to TBL Family
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 20, 2021) – The Basketball League (TBL) will add a new team in Shawnee, Okla., TBL CEO Evelyn Magley announced today. The ownership group purchasing the team is the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN). “This is a very big announcement for TBL, as this marks our first partnership with a tribe,” Magley said. “CPN…
07/27/2021
“This is one of the best days of my life”: Outlaws win TBL championship in inaugural season
Tarik Masri | Enid News & Eagle – July 25, 2021 The Outlaws capped off their first season in Enid with a 120-107 win over the Syracuse Stallions in The Basketball League Finals on Saturday at the Stride Bank Center. After taking Game 1 in a 21-point win on the road, the Outlaws ended the…
