Legendary franchise set to play a 40-game 2026 season; the dynasty returns to where it all began. HOUSTON, Texas — October 9, 2025 — The National Basketball League – United States (NBL-US) proudly announces the return of its most iconic franchise — the four-time undefeated champions, East Houston United — for the upcoming 2026 NBL-US Division 1 season. The United, who…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: September 4, 2025Location: Houston, Texas Following a strong August 30 turnout, league invites additional prospects to showcase for the 2025–2026 Commissioner’s Cup HOUSTON, TX — The National Basketball League–United States (NBL-US) today announced its second league combine will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas. The event follows an encouraging first combine on August 30, where 25 hopefuls competed in front of…
Date: August 28, 2025Location: Houston, Texas A Landmark Media Partnership for U.S. Professional Development Basketball The National Basketball League–United States (NBL-US) and the Women’s National Basketball League–United States (WNBL-US) are proud to announce a multi-year broadcast partnership with New Era Sports TV, a new sports network created in association with StrimmTV. The agreement begins with the 2025–2026 season and will bring unprecedented visibility and accessibility…
Historic International Partnership Continues with Cross-League Player Participation [United States/Philippines] – The National Basketball League-United States (NBL-US) is proud to announce its continued partnership with the National Basketball League-Pilipinas (NBL-Pilipinas) by sending a group of elite players to compete in the prestigious NBL-Pilipinas President’s Cup, scheduled to take place from October to December 2025. This…
Houston, TX – The Women’s National Basketball League-United States (WNBL-US) is officially set to debut in May 2026, marking a historic expansion in professional basketball. The WNBL-US is a direct partner of the National Basketball League-United States (NBL-US), which is entering its 6th year and seventh season in 2026. This groundbreaking league will provide a…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 23, 2024Location: Houston, Texas The NBL-United States (NBL-US) is proud to announce Corey Alpough Jr. as the Vice President of the newly established NBL-US Players Union. Alpough, a standout basketball talent and the first-ever draft pick in NBL-US history, will serve alongside his longtime teammate and friend, Maurice Redmond III, the Union’s…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 22, 2024Location: Houston, Texas The NBL-United States (NBL-US) is proud to announce Maurice Redmond III as the first President of the NBL-US Players Union. A standout both on and off the court, Redmond’s impressive basketball journey has culminated in this historic appointment. Known for his leadership and commitment, Maurice will now represent…
WILLIS, TX — The National Basketball League–United States (NBL–US) is proud to announce the official launch of the Montgomery County Dragons and Montgomery County Lady Dragons, who will compete in the 2025–2026 NBL–US and WNBL–US seasons. Based in Willis, Texas, the franchise becomes the newest addition to the NBL–US family and will represent the entire Montgomery County region—from The Woodlands to Conroe,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: June 28, 2025Location: Galveston, Texas Galveston, TX — The National Basketball League–United States (NBL-US) proudly announces the addition of the Galveston Islanders as the newest franchise set to tip off in the 2025-2026 season. This historic expansion brings professional developmental basketball to the coastal city of Galveston for the first time in its history. The Islanders will compete…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, Texas – June 12, 2025 New Core, New Leadership, New Homecourt—One Goal: First Finals Appearance HOUSTON, Texas – The National Basketball League–United States (NBL–US) proudly announces the return of the Cypress Venom for their third consecutive campaign in the league. After consecutive quarterfinals berths in the 2023 and 2025 seasons, the…