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Defending Champions Poised to Make More History June 19, 2025 – Houston, Texas The HBCU Movement, reigning 2024 NBL-US Champions, is officially returning to the National Basketball League – United States (NBL-US) for the upcoming 2026 season, beginning February 21, 2026, with home games hosted at Texas Southern University (TSU) in Houston. The Movement, celebrated for its undefeated championship run and groundbreaking all-HBCU…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHouston, Texas – June 14, 2025 LAKE HOUSTON FLIGHT SET FOR SEASON FOUR AS THEY AIM FOR FIRST NBL–US TITLEFounding Franchise Returns with New Leadership and Renewed Championship Aspirations HOUSTON, Texas – The Lake Houston Flight, a charter member of the National Basketball League–United States (NBL–US), today announced their much-anticipated return for the…

November 1, 2026 – Houston, Texas The National Basketball League–United States (NBL-US) proudly announces the addition of its second all-HBCU program, HBCU Culture, set to debut in the 2026 season. The new team will join the league’s inaugural HBCU franchise, the 2024 NBL-US Champion HBCU Movement, marking a historic expansion of HBCU representation at the professional level….

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: October 28, 2025Location: Humble, Texas Franchise to Compete in the New Era Sports Management Conference Under Head Coach & GM Roosevelt Countee Jr.; Fall League Debut Set for November 2 at PAL Gymnasium Humble, TX — The National Basketball League–United States (NBL-US) today announced that the Texas Stampede has officially joined the league and will compete…

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…