Roster of Talented Leaders Will Play Critical Role in Player
Development; Inaugural UBL: Showcase Season Tips Off September 28
HOUSTON, Sept. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Basketball
League (UBL), a professional basketball organization oriented
toward domestic teams, player and youth development as well as
community engagement, today announced the appointment of the head
coaches for the UBL's Texas and
Indiana teams ahead of the UBL:
Showcase season starting September
28. This class of coaches includes a wealth of basketball
knowledge and experience coaching and playing in the NBA,
internationally, and in the minor leagues.
"After a lengthy and detailed interview process, we're excited
to announce the coaches that will lead our Texas and Indiana teams," stated Mark Anderson, Director of Coaching at the UBL.
"The UBL leadership team prioritized finding coaches with the right
pedigree, skill set, and commitment to player development based on
their high level of coaching and years of experience. Giving
opportunities to new and former ballers is a cornerstone of the
UBL. I look forward to seeing how these coaches will help their
players grow their game and, as a result, add more competitiveness
to U.S. independent and minor league basketball."
The Texas and Indiana coaches include:
Texas Coaches:
Coach Reggie Freeman, Austin
Basketball Club - Reggie was an All-Conference First Team Texas
Longhorn. After college, Reggie played internationally and is
regarded as one of the best foreign players to play for a Serbian
basketball team. Additionally, Freeman played for the U.S. Virgin Islands national team in 2009.
Coach Alan Walls, College Station
Basketball - Alan is a graduate of the University of Colorado who has an innate ability to
find talent. He has recruited from more than 100 countries and has
directed athletic curriculum and skills development for players on
all levels.
Coach Al Harrington, Dallas
Basketball Club - Al won the first-ever Big3 championship and
played 16 seasons in the NBA for several teams. Following
retirement, he became an entrepreneur and started his own company,
The Harrington Group.
Coach Brian Rowsom, Fort Worth
Basketball Club - Brian is a former NBA player who split time
between the Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets and has coached
from Mexico to Japan. He takes great pride in using data and
relationships to grow his players.
Coach Brandon Johnson, Houston
Basketball Club - A first-generation college graduate, Brandon
impacted the University of San Diego as
an All-American. Brandon uses his story of triumph over adversity
to inspire young people nationwide.
Coach Kendrick Bryson, Tyler
Basketball Club - Bryson has been a basketball coach for 17 years
and has taught athletic skill development to players of all ages
while sharing life lessons learned from owning his own
business.
Coach Brian Semonian, San Antonio
Basketball Club - Brian has an extensive career coaching
professional men's and women's basketball and high school boys. He
holds degrees from the University of
Arizona in secondary education and physical education,
enabling him to translate these disciplines to the court.
Coach Gary Flowers, Waco
Basketball Club - Gary played in the NBA for the Golden State
Warriors and internationally, from Greece to Saudi
Arabia to Argentina. Gary
is a graduate of the University of Southern
Mississippi.
Indiana Coaches:
Coach Brad Zellner, Bloomington
Basketball Club - With a perspective gained from coaching various
sports, Brad has spent years coaching in Indiana and focuses on the mental side of the
game just as much as the physical.
Coach Brad Miller, Fort Wayne
Basketball Club - Brad is a two-time NBA All-Star. Brad was the
first player in Purdue school history
to have 1,500 points, 800 rebounds, and 250 assists. He played for
almost 15 years domestically and internationally.
Coach Andre Owens, Indianapolis
Basketball Club - A player and coach who hails from Indianapolis, Andre's time as a shooting guard
both domestically and internationally has helped prepare him as a
coach in Indiana.
Coach Dominique Ingram, Lafayette
Basketball Club - Dominique has coached and played all over
Georgia and Florida. His expertise as an All-Star and
state championship winner gives him an edge over his
competitors.
Coach John Benson, Muncie
Basketball Club - With Indiana basketball in his blood, John has
coaching experience at all levels of the game. His extensive
connection to the community ensures a grassroots presence in and
around Muncie.
Coach Wayne Wooten, Northwest
Indiana Basketball Club - A basketball coach and sports manager,
Wayne blends experience in the armed forces and a love for sports
to mentor and manage players with a unique point of view.
Coach Larry Lesset, South Bend
Basketball Club - Larry is a former Division I and international
basketball coach with more than 300 wins as a head coach. He
focuses on mentorship and relationships to help develop players
regardless of location.
Coach Harry Marshall, Terre Haute
Basketball Club - As one of the all-time leading scorers at
Indiana State, Harry deeply connects
with this state and hopes to bring a UBL championship to
Terre Haute.
In early August, the league held the UBL: Showcase draft
lottery. The Texas draft occurred
on August 10, and the Indiana draft on August
11.
About the United Basketball League
The United Basketball League (UBL) is a professional basketball
league in North America oriented
toward domestic teams, player and youth development as well as
community engagement. The league is a culmination of elevated minor
league organizations that offer the opportunity and development for
local basketball players to begin or continue their careers by
competing at a higher level.
The UBL has a community-centric model that connects with local
markets through its first-of-its-kind Fan-to-Founder program which
provides ownership opportunities to its fan base. UBL also has a
growing Ambassador Program which aligns professional athletes and
celebrities with cultural values and identities. To learn more
about the UBL, visit www.theubl.com.
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