The Basketball League (TBL)

The Basketball League (TBL) is dedicated to delivering a World Class Professional Basketball experience to our community, our fans, and business partners.  Providing communities with a professional basketball team that gives an affordable/quality family entertainment experience.  Also, providing players with educational opportunities to learn from nationally acclaimed life skills classes for financial literacy, health and wellness, nutrition, preventative medicine and sports biomechanics.

Offering support and encouragement to local communities through engagement in school and group appearances, youth camps, clinics and non-profit organizations.

Affording basketball players the opportunity to make a living playing the game they love, in America.

Being able to procure local individuals or groups an opportunity to own a professional sports business. A relatively low cost barrier to entry, a proven game plan to success, with a return on their investment while positively impacting their region.

On November 4th, 2021, The National Basketball League of Canada announced its return for its 10th season partnering with the TBL to feature inter-league contests between the two leagues.

The London Lightning, Windsor Express, Sudbury Five and Kitchener-Waterloo Titans will compete in inter-league play beginning February 24th against the Albany Patroons, Dayton Flight, Flint United, Jamestown Jackals, Kokomo Bobkats, Lansing Pharoahs, Syracuse Stallions, and Toledo Glass City.

Audley Stephenson, VP of Basketball Operations, spoke regarding the partnership with The Basketball League:

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