LeBron James and Kevin Durant Backing New High School Youth Basketball League
The children are the future. And several former and current NBA players are going to make that the kids are alright. LeBron James and Kevin Durant are backing a new high school youth basketball league. Futures Basketball League plans to field 12 teams in April 2027. Eligible players could take part or all of their NIL pay in equity.
Kevin Durant and LeBron James are teaming up to launch a new youth boys basketball league next spring. The league will overlap with Nike’s EYBL (Elite Youth Basketball League). Other founding partners and team owners include Derrick Rose, Paolo Banchero, and entrepreneur Gary Vee.
MADE aka “Maximizing Athletes Development & Exposure” Hoops made an announcement regarding the new league. MADE Hoops will be an official partner of KD and LeBron’s basketball league. Nonetheless, the announcement stated,
“MADE Hoops is proud to announce our partnership with Futures Basketball League (FBL), serving as the league’s official operating partner. Backed by some of the biggest names in basketball and entertainment, Futures Hoops is bringing a new level of competition and opportunity to grassroots basketball.
120 of the nations top high school prospects
12 teams competing on a national stage
10 league weekends
Fair market NIL compensation for athletes
1 National ChampionA new chapter in grassroots basketball begins Spring 2027 and we’re proud to be part of it.”
LeBron James and Kevin Durant Backing New High School Youth Basketball League
On Tuesday, the Futures Basketball League released a statement about bringing the next generation of stars together to compete on a national stage. Futures’ reveals,
“The future of basketball starts here.
Introducing Futures Basketball League. 120 of the nation’s top U18 boys basketball players. 12 regional teams. One league bringing the next generation of stars together to compete on a national stage.
Backed by a group of influential leaders across sports, business, and entertainment, including LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s LRMR Ventures, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom Sports Holdings, Derrick Rose, Paolo Banchero, Gary Vaynerchuk, Ryan Harwood, and SC Holdings’ Jason Stein and Daniel Haimovic.
Futures is building a new pathway for young athletes through elite competition, world-class coaching, player development, mentorship, NIL opportunities, and national exposure.”
The inaugural season will tip off in April 2027, featuring 10 weekends of competition leading to a national championship. Future’s says this is more than a league. This is the future of basketball.
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