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Jerrod Mustaf and US Elite named Director of International Scouting – Africa and The Caribbean

New York, New York – Jerrod Mustaf of US Elite has been announced as the new Director of International Scouting – Africa and The Caribbean. US Elite and the PBA will also be working together for the US Elite PRO DAY Basketball Showcase on February 27th in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Mustaf and US ELITE will also partner on the scouting, development, marketing and promotion of players in the PBA for opportunities abroad.

Jerrod Mustaf – US ELITE

Mr. Mustaf is a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School where he was a 3-time All-American basketball player, Maryland State Player of the Year and Washington D.C.’s Mr. Basketball in 1988. He earned a scholarship to the University of Maryland, where he was an All-ACC selection and was a 1st Round draft pick of the New York Knicks in 1990. He later played in the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns and won 2 championships playing in Europe. Having experienced success in basketball on all levels, Jerrod has the expertise and strategic relationships to help any organization improve play on the court, increase branding and visibility, build revenue, attract key partners and create an exciting product. Mr. Mustaf will utilize his years of experience in the International market to find, develop, and promote the abilities of high level athletes for opportunities globally including, but not limited to, the African Countries of Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, among others and the Caribbean Countries including The Dominican Republic, Venezuela Puerto Rico, and Turks and Caicos.

The PBA announces Jerrod Mustaf and US Elite as the Director of International Scouting – Africa and Caribbean Countries

The Pro Day is for high level basketball players looking to play professionally in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico,Turks and Caicos, PBA and other domestic leagues.  Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Well Activity Center in Apopka, Florida (near Orlando). More information is available by visiting www.uselitebasketball.com

Cincinnati Crush join the PBA

Cincinnati Crush is a member of the Maximum Basketball League and the Premier Basketball League and will fit in the pro league’s Midwest division. They are currently sitting at 8-3 in the MBL League. Josh and Desiree Bromley took over ownership of the Crush in September of 2020. Josh has been coaching for over 17 years at all levels and is currently the Head Coach of the Pro team. He also refs games, coaches their son’s teams and is very active in the community. His wife Desiree handles all the behind the scenes things that are so crucial for a successful organization with business administration, marketing, management and operations for the Crush. Desiree is the Regional Director of League Operations for the PBA over the Midwest. She’s also a coach for both their girls sports teams, one plays basketball, one plays volleyball and she works in marketing outside of basketball as well so together they bring every aspect to a professional sports team and have a tremendous staff that work together on and off the court.

Owner Desiree Bromley said about joining the Pro Basketball Association “The Cincinnati Crush have a desire to build a championship quality team based on drive, passion and knowledge and to develop players for the next level. We are excited to join the PBA and continue to grow! Thank you for the opportunity!”

The PBA will have a pro combine and draft in April with locations set for Dallas, Texas and Rochester, New York for the Nationwide Spring-Summer Professional Basketball Association. You can get more info on the Crush and all the teams in the PBA by visiting www.pbaplayers.com 

Texas Hyenas join the PBA

Dallas, TX – The Texas Hyenas announced today they had joined the Pro Basketball Association and will play a Spring-Summer season with the pro league beginning with a Pro combine and draft held in Dallas in April. The Hyenas have a successful track record of producing top level talent and have been a major player on the minor league scene for some time now. 
Team owner Jerry Thompson said “We were approached about playing in several different leagues and after reviewing everything with our partnership group we decided that we really liked what the Pro Basketball Association has to offer”. 

PBA Commissioner Chris Terrell about the Hyenas said “Jerry and his guys are first class all the way. You can see the way they promote their brand, the team apparel, the professionalism, they just do it right. We’re excited about having the Texas Hyenas represented in the league and know they’ll put a great product on the court.”

More information is available online by visiting www.pbaplayers.com

Dallas Kings join the PBA

The Dallas Kings have announced entry in to the Pro Basketball Association with their season commencing in April, 2021 with the Pro Combine and Draft and a regular season played from May-August. Charles Castleberry is the CEO of the Kings and the mission statement of the organization is to be recognized as one of the best teams in the Nation and soon the World. 

“Charles runs a first class organization with the Dallas Kings. They’re known for having some of the best talent and they play a real exciting style of basketball that will make the fans really appreciate the level. They have a proven track record of success in minor league basketball and are sure to bring a competitive team to the PBA that is ready to win right away.” 

PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell

Fort Worth Prymetyme joins the PBA

Fort Worth Prymetyme has announced entering the Pro Basketball Association for the 2021 Spring-Summer season. Prymetyme is owned and managed by Triston Boone. Triston is a founding member of the PBA and sits on the board of directors as VP Director Game Operations. Prymetyme has had a long and successful track record in the minor leagues for several years. He’s respected in the game of basketball for being about putting the players first. It is in those guys achieving their goals that Fort Worth Prymetyme has as their mission statement. Their teams are always competitive and they do a great job putting together rosters that win games and make a positive impact in the communities in which they serve. 

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The Fed-X Dallas Pro/Am Partners with the PBA

Dallas, TX – Anyone who has been to Texas in the Summer time is probably familiar with the Fed-X. Elder Gary “Dot” Dotson and Word of God Sports have put on the Fed-X for 34 years in Dallas. This is the Pro/Am Basketball Classic held every year in Dallas that features many former NBA and top level overseas players competing for a cash prize every July. This year the Fed-X will once again call the ASC in Carrollton home for the weekend of July 17-19th, 2021 and the cash prize is $7,000 US Dollars.

Some of the best continue to lace them up every year with Dot and the Fed-X. Former NBA players that have participated include Andre Emmett, Emmanuel Mudiay (Utah Jazz), Jonathan Simmons (76ers), Raymond Felton (OKC Thunder), Thad Young (Chicago Bulls), Donald Sloan (Brooklyn Nets), Anthony Toliver (Wolves), Jarret Jack, Jason Maxiel (Pistons), AC Law, and many many more. This is the event. They also have an over 40 division, also played now for 34 years. The PBA in reaching an agreement with the Fed-X also has a scheduled bye in the PBA season so there is no conflict with the Pro/Am on July 17-19th at the ASC. Also Fed-X CEO Elder Gary “Dot” Dotson will take over as VP Director of Officiating for the PBA.

Team slots for entry are extremely limited each year. Visit them on the web at www.wordofgodsports.com or contact Dot at (469)779-0711 today!

Texas Admirals join the PBA

The Pro Basketball Association has announced that the Texas Admirals have joined the PBA for the 2021 Spring-Summer Season beginning with a league pro combine and draft in April and the 20 week season opening in May. The Admirals will be placed in the South division joining Fort Worth F.I.R.M., Texas Revelation, DFW Just Hoops, Hoop Goons and Waco Terror among the first clubs to announce their franchises in the South. The Texas Admirals are led by Ashley Robinson as owner. The Admirals, formerly of Kitsap, Washington, are a winning organization that makes a positive impact  through a Commitment to Excellence in the community, both on and off the court. They strive to set a standard of integrity, honesty and professionalism by providing high quality programs while empowering and developing the future leaders of tomorrow.

The Admirals goal is to form a successful international professional feeder program for coaches and players worldwide. The Admirals are  pioneers among minor league teams throughout the United States. They are the 2015-16 Pac NW Champions, 2016 Tacoma Pro Am Champions and the 2016 Seattle Summer League Pro Am Conference Champs. 2017 NABL West Conference Champs, 2017 Zeke-End Runner Up and 2019 United Kingdom WCBT Runner Up. The 2020 Maximum Madness Runner-up. Along with victories over the NBL, CBA, Div 2 Spain & Russia and a team that plays in the SuperLeague in Russia.

“Working with Ashley Robinson in the MBL, I learned quickly how astute this guy is in everything he does. He’s taken clubs overseas and played big time basketball in Europe and Asia as well as created a reputation for excellence in the Pacific Northwest. Having him in our league with his franchise relocating to Texas for the PBA Season puts him in a really strong South Division. We’re excited to see the Texas Admirals compete for a PBA Championship this coming season.” PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell

Buffalo Blaze Join the PBA

Buffalo, New York – The Pro Basketball Association is pleased to announce that the Buffalo Blaze will be joining the PBA for the Spring-Summer Season set to begin with a league combine and draft in April. The 20 week regular season will begin in May and play through August. Buffalo joins the Rochester Razorsharks as recent additions to the Pro Basketball Association. The two cities in upstate New York are natural rivals and make up two pillars of the division for the PBA in the Northeast.

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Rochester Razorsharks x Buffalo Blaze Tournament

The Buffalo Blaze are dedicated to creating a championship basketball team that will bring the community together with an affordable high caliber professional sports and entertainment experience for the fans with a positive impact on the city of Buffalo.

“We’re really excited to work with Kim Corpus as CEO of the Buffalo Blaze. The team has a terrific value proposition to their fan base and really puts an emphasis on giving back to the community. Kim works with kids in the pediatric field and putting smiles on the faces of the fans on game day is something that’s truly special for everyone in the organization. Buffalo has a great team to cheer on. Please help us welcome the Buffalo Blaze to the Pro Basketball Association.” PBA Commissioner – Chris Terrell

8x Champion Rochester Razorsharks join the PBA

Rochester, New York – The Pro Basketball Association has announced that the Rochester Razorsharks have joined the PBA for the upcoming 2021 Spring-Summer Season. The Razorsharks are a professional basketball team founded in 2005 as a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA). They remained in the ABA until 2007, leaving the league to become founding members of the Premiere Basketball League (PBL). The RazorSharks have won eight championships to date – the 2006 ABA championship and PBL titles in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Chief Executive Officer Jen Moore has also accepted a position as Regional Director and will help oversee team operations and management for the division.

“The Rochester Razorsharks are a proven winner and an established franchise with a strong fan base, sponsorship, and a management staff headed by Jen Moore that makes them an instant contender for the PBA Championship. Her background and experience immediately checked so many boxes for the PBA and will really be a great asset to all organizations in that region of the Country. We’re excited to partner with her and Rochester and are looking forward to an incredible 2021 Season.” Pro Basketball Association Commissioner – Chris Terrell