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01/27/2021

“Omaha’s Finest” Pro Basketball Team Awarded 35th Team Market in The Basketball League

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley announced Omaha NE, has been awarded the 35th team market in The Basketball League. The new team called the Omaha’s Finest is owned by Tra-Deon Hollins. Tra-Deon has been involved in Omaha’s Finest from the start. Before graduating from the University of Nebraska Omaha with his bachelors and focus in Sociology…

01/11/2021

Shreveport Mavericks Return Home As Professional Basketball Team In The Basketball League

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League announced the 34th market in the 4th year league has been awarded to Shreveport LA. The Mavericks are returning “home” after an incredible run that ended in 2015. The man heading the charge is the only coach in team history Steve Tucker GM/Head Coach who can…

12/31/2020

Steve “the Franchise” Francis Awarded the 33rd Market in TBL with the Houston Push

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley announced Houston TX has been awarded the 33rd market in The Basketball League. The new team called the Houston Push is owned by Steve Francis. Steve a retired NBA All Star and All American at The University of Maryland. Selected with the #2 pick in the draft by the Houston Rockets,…

12/15/2020

Vegas Ballers Make History With The Youngest Team Market Owner In History of TBL

INDIANAPOLIS, IN Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League (“TBL”), announced that the city of Las Vegas has been awarded the 32nd team market. The new team, dubbed the Vegas Ballers, is owned and operated by Jerome ‘Junkyard Dog’ Williams, his wife Nikkollette Williams, and the youngest professional basketball owner in history, Jeremiah ‘Dadog’ Williams….

12/06/2020

The Basketball League Awards Salem New Team

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League announced the 19th new market since the pandemic hit and 31st overall, has been awarded to Salem OR, the Salem Capitals. Salem is the state capital of Oregon. From the historic downtown area to the vineyard-covered Willamette Valley countryside, Salem, Oregon, provides a peaceful setting and…

11/30/2020

Temecula Eagles Fly High Into The Basketball League

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League announced a new expansion market is awarded to the Temecula Eagles @temeculaeagles The Eagles are the 17th new team added to the 4th year league bringing the total to 29 teams. They are also the 4th new team in California. “We are thrilled to bring professional…

11/23/2020

The California Sea-Kings Rise To A Whole New Level In TBL

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League, announced the 18th new market since the pandemic hit and 30th overall has been awarded to Seaside CA, the California Sea-Kings. The Sea-Kings are entering their 11th season as an organization and have a rich tradition of putting a great product on the floor. “The opportunity…

11/12/2020

The Basketball League and National Financial Educators Council Team Unite to Empower Players and Communities with Financial Literacy Education

The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has partnered with The Basketball League (TBL) to promote financial literacy throughout their professional sports league communities across the country. The initial objective of this campaign is to provide financial education to the 300+ players across the 30+ professional basketball teams. This effort will be followed with a community…

11/11/2020

TBL Participates in history making meeting with Consulate General of Israel

INDIANAPOLIS, IN— The Basketball League held an important Zoom webinar on October 26th, 2020, with the Consulate General of Israel— in hopes of opening a door for the league’s future. The evening call ran over an hour and was surrounded by community spirit as team members, team market owners, and head coaches strolled in…

11/06/2020

TBL Announces New International Partnership With Ligalytics, The Sports Scheduling Company

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League announced a partnership with German based Ligalytics @ligalytics a sports scheduling company with 15 years experience in professional sports scheduling. “Ligalytics is happy to announce The Basketball League as our new partner. Evelyn and David are doing an extraordinary job in adding new teams to the…

11/06/2020

West Coast Breeze Join In Expanding West Coast Division of The Basketball League

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League announced the newest market for TBL in Southern California, the West Coast Breeze. The Breeze join San Diego and Fresno in an ever expanding west coast division. “The talent pool from Southern California is remarkable and I’m confident that we can put a Team together that…

11/02/2020

TBL Adds Portland Storm As Newest Member of Growing Pro Basketball League

Indianapolis IN, Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League announced the 16th new market to join TBL this year and 28th over all in Portland OR. The newest team will be called the Portland Storm and is led by team Team Market Owner & President Curtis Hill. “Researching TBL and understanding the community first model…