Jerrel Springer led the way for Seattle with 32 points, while Treyvon Abdullah-Booker stuffed the stat sheet with 23 points and 18 rebounds. [37] The New York Post wrote, "In what should come a surprise to no one, LaVar Ball is struggling to find an audience with his newly launched Junior Basketball Association. 1 overall? © Jersey Basketball Association, LLC - All Rights Reserved, Basking Ridge – Cedar Hill Elementary School, Basking Ridge – Mount Prospect Elementary School, Berkeley Heights – Columbia Middle School, Berkeley Heights – Governor Livingston High School, Berkeley Heights – Hughes Elementary School, Bernardsville – Bernardsville Middle School, Bernardsville – St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Bridgewater – Eisenhower Elementary School, Denville – Morris County Vocational School, Flemington – F A Desmares Elementary School, Flemington- Reading Fleming Intermediate School, Hillsborough – Auten Road Intermediate School, Hillsborough – Hillsborough Middle School, Hunterdon (HBA) – St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church, Hunterdon (HBA) – Tewksbury Elementary School, Hunterdon Hoopsters – Union Township Elementary School, Hunterdon Hoopsters – Union Township Middle School. After Seattle trimmed a double-digit deficit to three with less than two minutes remaining, LiAngelo connected on one of his seven triples to give Los Angeles some much-needed breathing room. [1], On December 20, 2017, SLAM magazine had first reported on the formation of the Junior Basketball Association after being sent a statement from LaVar Ball, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Big Baller Brand and father to New Orleans Pelicans player Lonzo Ball and former BC Prienai players LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball.
The JBA faced criticism from within for failing to honor its contracts and pay its players. LaVar Ball’s JBA league sold itself as a professional alternative to the NCAA. The Ball brothers and their teammates earned some head-turning Cadillacs as prizes for their victory: One more quarter remaining until the winners receive 2018 Cadillacs!! He took 29 of his 53 shot attempts in the first half alone and was able to stretch the defense with his perimeter game and score inside when the matchups called for it. If it's the latter, you shouldn't be there in the first place. [34], JBA tickets, which cost $99 for courtside seats, $59 for center court, and $40 for above center court, were criticized as "unreasonably expensive" by the USA Today website For the Win. LaMelo figures to have an NBA future if he fulfills his potential.
2018-19 JBA Champions; 2020 Championship Schedule; Playoff Division Rationale; Snow Cancellations; Divisional Schedules; Team Schedules; At Large Schedule; Playoff Brackets; Rules; Forms; Teams; Team/Coach Info; Coach Code of Conduct; Spectator Code … LaVar Ball created the JBA as something of an alternative to the NCAA, and his sons put their final stamp on the first season by pouring in the points in Sunday's championship contest. LiAngelo may have a ways to go before he makes it to the NBA, but he was a dominant force Sunday and came away as a JBA champion. After LiAngelo went undrafted in 2018, LaVar insisted the JBA is how he will eventually earn his spot on the Los Angeles Lakers to join his older brother, Lonzo. NBA scouts tell @Jonwass their takes . To his credit, though, he found other ways to impact the game by battling for boards and dishing out assists when his teammates were open. @AndrewDBailey combs through the latest offseason buzz to tell you which rumors are legit , Capital One's The Match: Champions for Change returns Friday, Nov. 27. [39] He later expressed regret for giving up his college basketball eligibility for the JBA. [32][33] In addition, Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks attended a JBA game in Las Vegas. While the league has not formally announced that it has folded, no future seasons have been announced, and the league’s website is no longer active. [5], On February 2, 2018, it was revealed that the JBA had directly messaged about 80 blue-chip high school basketball players through Twitter about potentially joining its league, with a vast majority declining the offer and none of them ultimately accepting. The 16-year-old was a highly regarded prospect before he played in various leagues with his brother, and he competed against much older players at times. Christian Rivas August 12, 2018 9:54 pm The Los Angeles Ballers edged out the Seattle Ballers on Sunday at the Citizen Business Bank Arena in Ontario to be named the first-ever champions … [13][24] Following an eight-team playoffs tournament, which concluded in August, the league scheduled a 28-game international tour from September to December 2018 in which its top players would face several European and Asian professional teams.[25]. The Ball brothers led Los Angeles to the first-ever Junior Basketball Association championship with a 132-121 victory over Seattle in the inaugural title game at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. LaVar Ball created the JBA as something of an alternative to the NCAA, and his sons put their final stamp on the first season by pouring in the points in Sunday's championship … [23], The 2018 JBA season included an All-Star Game, playoffs, and finals. [8] The league appointed former National Basketball Association (NBA) players Ed O'Bannon and Earl Watson, along with Lonzo Ball, to its advisory board and selection committee for choosing players who will compete in the league. 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Exclusively on TNT and live in the B/R app , Milwaukee plans to improve the roster and convince Giannis to stay if he passes on supermax, Wolves are 'high' on the Dayton forward, but will he be picked No. [7] According to the league, players who fail to play professional basketball would be able to work for Big Baller Brand. The contest lived up to the billing as a rematch of the thrilling matchup on June 24 when Los Angeles prevailed 150-145. Teams did not occupy a specified home arena; instead, every team faced each other in ten different arenas across the United States. LiAngelo Ball isn't on an NBA roster and LaMelo Ball is too young to play in the Association, but they can add something to their resumes after Sunday: a championship in the league their father created.
[7] The regular season included eight games per team, with games taking place in venues across the United States. [31] During the 2018 JBA season, multiple NBA players commented on the league, including C. J. McCollum and Metta World Peace. [6] The JBA is fully funded by Big Baller Brand, and players are required to wear the brand's merchandise. Jefferson Township – Jefferson Twp Middle School, Jersey Heights (Piscataway) – St. Francis Cabrini RC Church, Long Valley – Long Valley Middle School North, Long Valley – West Morris Central HS (Main & Auxiliary Gyms), Montgomery – Montgomery Lower Middle School, Montgomery – Montgomery Upper Middle School, Mountain Lakes – Mountain Lakes HS (Main & Auxiliary Gyms), Mountain Lakes – Rockaway Valley Elementary School, Mount Olive – Mountain View Elementary School, New Providence – New Providence High School & Middle School, New Providence – Salt Brook Elementary School, North Plainfield – East End Elementary School, North Plainfield – Somerset Elementary School, North Plainfield – West End Elementary School, Orange – Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, Scotch PLains (IHM) – Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scotch Plains Fanwood – Park Middle School, South Brunswick – Brunswick Acres Elementary School, South Plainfield – South Plainfield PAL Rec Center, St. Mark’s – Our Lady Help Christians School, St. Peter The Apostle (Parsippany) – All Saints Academy, St. Stan’s – St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Summit – Summit High School: Auxiliary Gym.
The 2018 JBA season consisted of eight teams, with each representing an American city and having the nickname "Ballers." "[38], On August 16, 2018, Brandon Phillips, who was cut by the Los Angeles Ballers in the middle of the season to make way for LiAngelo Ball, alleged that he was only paid one-third of his promised salary while having to pay for travel costs.
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