Category: Basketball

  • Life In The CBL For Minneapolis Native Mohamed

    Life In The CBL For Minneapolis Native Mohamed

    Minor league basketball in North America is about as unorganized as any “major” sport. The NBA D-League is now established as the top stop before the league. Outside the D-League there are dozens of regional leagues, some more professional than others. North of the border the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) is currently playing…

  • Kenosha Ballers Repeat As IBA Champion

    Kenosha Ballers Repeat As IBA Champion

    Two-time champion. The Kenosha Ballers won their second-straight Independent Basketball Association title today by defeating expansion team Milwaukee Falcons in Kenosha. Milwaukee entered the league playoffs as the top seed. They easily defeated the Illinois Hoopville Warriors in the semifinal 115-91 on Saturday. The host Ballers eliminated their long-time rival St. Louis Trotters 119-99 with…

  • Greenville-based Kings New To ECBL

    Greenville-based Kings New To ECBL

    2017 will see several new teams enter the East Coast Basketball League – and Carolina Kings are one who will be ready. The Greenville-based team has already added local talent to their roster and will be ready when the season begins in March. Formed in early 2016, the Kings have competed in local tournaments, charity…

  • Carolina Thunder Join ECBL Expansion

    Carolina Thunder Join ECBL Expansion

    After two successful seasons the East Coast Basketball League is growing. Since the PrimeTime Players clinched their second-straight championship in late June, the minor league based in the Carolinas has added three franchises for 2017 (Charlotte Golden Bulls, Lumberton Showstoppers, Florence Wildcats). Today the league announced their fourth new team – the Carolina Thunder. Based…

  • MBL Name Zack Payton Player of the Year

    MBL Name Zack Payton Player of the Year

    A successful first season will come to a conclusion this weekend when the Midwest Basketball League crown a champion in Minneapolis. Six teams will meet at the Sports Center to find out who is the top MBL team of 2016. Today, the minor league announced its’ first league award winners along with First, Second and…

  • MBL Season Awards

    MBL Season Awards

    Player of the Year: Zack Payton, Indiana Fury Guard of the Year: Roc Rogers, Minnesota Rangers Forward of the Year: Payton Center of the Year: Dominique Dawson, Minnesota Rangers Defensive Player of the Year: McKinley Bell, Chicago Fury Coach of the Year: Jason Sandifer, Minnesota Rangers First Team G: Joe Thomasson, Dayton AirStrikers G: Rogers F: Payton F: Aaron…