FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 8, 2025
Location: Houston, Texas
HBCU Basketball League Announces February 2026 Launch in Houston
Six-team league to showcase elite HBCU-connected talent; home games at Texas Southern University and additional Houston-area gyms
Houston, TX (November 8, 2025) — The HBCU Basketball League (HBCUBL) today announced its official launch for February 2026, bringing a professional-style platform to spotlight unsigned and emerging talent connected to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The league will tip off in Houston, hosting home dates at Texas Southern University and other local gyms, with pro-level game presentation, live broadcasts, and full statistical coverage.
Player Eligibility & Roster Composition
Each 10-player roster will include: 3 players ages 16–18, 4 players ages 19–22, and 3 players ages 23 and up.
“The HBCU Basketball League is built to honor the culture and elevate the player,” said Thomas Williams Jr., President of the HBCUBL. “From the arena experience to the film, stats, and broadcast quality, everything we do will help coaches, scouts, and fans see the best version of these athletes—and help them take the next step.”
The HBCUBL’s mission is to provide a credible pathway for athletes to earn scholarships, secure overseas opportunities, and gain professional exposure while celebrating the legacy of HBCUs through community engagement, internships, and partnerships with alumni chapters and local businesses.
Game Presentation & Media
The league will deliver professional operations—pre-game shows, in-game commentary, real-time stats, and post-game content—plus video-on-demand (VOD) for every contest, ensuring players, fans, and recruiters can access full games and highlights.
Community & Education
Beyond the court, HBCUBL programming will include youth clinics, school visits, and media/operations internships aligned with HBCU academic departments and student media to strengthen pipelines into sports, media, and technology careers.
About the HBCU Basketball League
The HBCU Basketball League is a Houston-based, six-team league launching February 2026 that elevates HBCU-connected athletes through a pro-style competition model, high-quality broadcasts, and community partnerships. Guided by the values of Historically Black Colleges & Universities, the HBCUBL exists to open doors—to education, employment, and professional basketball.