US BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION - Will it tip off?

[Aaronhere]

Your thoughts?

APPALACHIAN DIVISION
Atlanta Platinum......Atlanta, Georgia
Augusta Raging River......Augusta, Georgia
Birmingham Crusaders......Birmingham, Alabama
Chattanooga Royal......Chattanooga, Tennessee
Huntsville Storm......Huntsville, Alabama
Montgomery Generals.......Montgomery, Alabama
Nashville Thunder......Nashville, Tennessee
ATLANTIC DIVISION
Charleston Stars.......Charleston, South Carolina
Charlotte Blue Wave......Charlotte, North Carolina
Columbia Centurion......Columbia, South Carolina
Jacksonville Admirals.......Jacksonville, Florida
Norfolk Blaze....... Norfolk, Virginia
Richmond Colonials......Richmond, Virginia
Savannah Seahawks........Savannah, Georgia

OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday April 1st, 2009 - Gametime: 7:35pm (Home team listed first)
Huntsville vs Charleston
Montgomery vs Norfolk
Charlotte vs Atlanta
Birmingham vs Augusta
Nashville vs Jacksonville
Richmond vs Columbia
Chattanooga vs Savannah

http://www.usbaball.com/index.php

[zeke41]

An intriguing venture, no doubt. I'll be paying close attention.

I almost want to work my way into a playing situation in Jacksonville, since it's close to home. Not a lot of movement for a first year league though, unless I'm just completely out of the loop.

[formerlyknownasfells]

Personally, I think the league will take off. I have spoken with Duane Jenkins, the owner of the league and he seems to have everything together. He is working with the local communities, is reaching out and has the money to make it work.

Just my two cents......

[Zadmin]

I had long talk with Jenkins and the league has some good things going for it. Like any new league (with that many teams to come online) there will be some failures but all in all I see the USBA as having the potential to be a quality product...time of the year is good...geographics for travel very good...league involvement and support good...concept of true "franchise" owners have control but cannot take team out of league the USBA owns team name/location/contracts etc. very interesting... we need to recognize them and give them a board on OSC

[formerlyknownasfells]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The United States Basketball Association (USBA) has announced the hiring of Chris Munson as their Director of Communications. Chris will also be responsible for broadcast duties for the Jacksonville Admirals.

Chris is the former Sports Director for ESPN Radio Vermont and has written for Our Sports Central, US Basket, the Vermont Times, Vermont Guardian and d3football.com. Currently Chris lives in Jacksonville, Florida and is a broadcaster on Atlantic Sun Network coverage of University of North Florida athletic events.

Munson says of his hiring, “This is a tremendous opportunity for me. This is a great step for me in my professional career and will allow me to work directly with a professional sports league.”

USBA president Duane Jenkins says, “Chris brings a strong knowledge of the media and how to work directly with them from a reporters point of view. His experience in the field of journalism and minor league basketball will be a tremendous asset to the USBA.”

About the United States Basketball Association (USBA)--- The USBA is a mid spring through early summer professional basketball league. League offices are in Atlanta, Georgia. The USBA is an independent league and does not have affiliations with any other league. Players can be catapulted to enjoy further opportunities in the National Basketball Association Developmental League, as well as be exposed to other professional basketball leagues from around the world. The league age requirement is players be 20 years or older.

[The Sweeper]

Originally Posted by formerlyknownasfells

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The United States Basketball Association (USBA) has announced the hiring of Chris Munson as their Director of Communications. Chris will also be responsible for broadcast duties for the Jacksonville Admirals.

Chris is the former Sports Director for ESPN Radio Vermont and has written for Our Sports Central, US Basket, the Vermont Times, Vermont Guardian and d3football.com. Currently Chris lives in Jacksonville, Florida and is a broadcaster on Atlantic Sun Network coverage of University of North Florida athletic events.

Munson says of his hiring, “This is a tremendous opportunity for me. This is a great step for me in my professional career and will allow me to work directly with a professional sports league.”

USBA president Duane Jenkins says, “Chris brings a strong knowledge of the media and how to work directly with them from a reporters point of view. His experience in the field of journalism and minor league basketball will be a tremendous asset to the USBA.”

About the United States Basketball Association (USBA)--- The USBA is a mid spring through early summer professional basketball league. League offices are in Atlanta, Georgia. The USBA is an independent league and does not have affiliations with any other league. Players can be catapulted to enjoy further opportunities in the National Basketball Association Developmental League, as well as be exposed to other professional basketball leagues from around the world. The league age requirement is players be 20 years or older.

"Well, they have a good media guy.........."

Let us know when you find out, OK?

[runninref]

What do the USBA and other leagues need to accomplish, prove, etc. to get their own spot on the board of OSC? What makes them legitimate in the eyes of Our Sports?

[minorleagfan09]

I'm really not sure what to think about this league or any new league right now other than to be skeptical. They say the guy behind this is well funded. Talk is cheap, so who knows. What is important is that there are like 14 teams or whatever and all or most are owned by the league. The league is trying to sell them off. So depending on all the things we discuss with other leagues all apply here. How much are they paying for players, what venues are they playing in etc. If the expenses are too high and revenues are lacking (we are in a recession) eventually any smart investor will pull the plug. Time will tell.

[CHris902]

I'd assume playing a game or lockign down some actual arena deals would be enough to get a message board. The league ownership should contact Paul and ask.

[Dan K]

Although the USBA web site does not reflect it, several postings on www.usbasket.com by the "USBA Media" lists 12 teams with some variations to the 14 listed on the league site. League-play is supposed to start on 4/11/09. Who knows what the final line-up will be?