Chicago Entrepreneur and Championship Team Owner Jarmichael Williams Brings Professional Basketball to the Windy City INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Basketball League (TBL) is excited to announce the addition of Chicago, Illinois, as a new market for the 2027 season with the launch of the Windy City Kings. The Windy City Kings will be owned and…
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11/03/2026
THE BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND RED CORAL UNIVERSE EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO BRING TBL BASKETBALL TO LINEAR TELEVISION AND GLOBAL STREAMING AUDIENCES
Expanded partnership anticipates new television distribution opportunities through Red Coral Universe’s established network relationships, with initial programming expected within 30–45 days. INDIANAPOLIS, IN – November 3, 2026 – The Basketball League (TBL) today announced an expanded media distribution partnership with Red Coral Universe (RCU), founded by award- winning entertainment executive Larry Meistrich, marking an important…
10/11/2026
Former NBA Guard Jermaine Taylor Brings Professional Experience to TBL’s Kissimmee Lambs
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Basketball League (TBL) proudly recognizes former NBA guard and University of Central Florida (UCF) basketball standout Jermaine Taylor, whose impressive professional career brought valuable experience and leadership to the Kissimmee Lambs during the team’s inaugural TBL season. A native of Tavares, Florida, Taylor established himself as one of the most accomplished…
11/06/2026
WINDY CITY KINGS JOIN THE BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR 2027 SEASON
Chicago Entrepreneur and Championship Team Owner Jarmichael Williams Brings Professional Basketball to the Windy City INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Basketball League (TBL) is excited to announce the addition of Chicago, Illinois, as a new market for the 2027 season with the launch of the Windy City Kings. The Windy City Kings will be owned and…
11/03/2026
THE BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND RED CORAL UNIVERSE EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO BRING TBL BASKETBALL TO LINEAR TELEVISION AND GLOBAL STREAMING AUDIENCES
Expanded partnership anticipates new television distribution opportunities through Red Coral Universe’s established network relationships, with initial programming expected within 30–45 days. INDIANAPOLIS, IN – November 3, 2026 – The Basketball League (TBL) today announced an expanded media distribution partnership with Red Coral Universe (RCU), founded by award- winning entertainment executive Larry Meistrich, marking an important…
10/11/2026
Former NBA Guard Jermaine Taylor Brings Professional Experience to TBL’s Kissimmee Lambs
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Basketball League (TBL) proudly recognizes former NBA guard and University of Central Florida (UCF) basketball standout Jermaine Taylor, whose impressive professional career brought valuable experience and leadership to the Kissimmee Lambs during the team’s inaugural TBL season. A native of Tavares, Florida, Taylor established himself as one of the most accomplished…
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…
