The United Basketball League is a spring semi-professional basketball league based in the Southern United States.
 United Basketball League | |
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Country |  United States |
| Most recent champion(s) | Arkansas Bobcats (2016) |
| Most titles | Arkansas Bobcats (4) |
| Official website | ublhoops.com |
History
editFounded by Mac Claire in 2006 as the Regional Basketball League, the UBL began its inaugural season in the spring of 2008. With an aim to provide stable, family-friendly basketball teams for all to enjoy, the UBL presently consists of eight teams.
Teams
edit| Team | Location | Arena | Formed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Bobcats | Little Rock, Arkansas | Jack Stephens Center | 2012 |
| Arkansas Warriors | Wrightsville, Arkansas | Senator Bill Walker Jr. Gymnasium | 2008 |
| Baton Rouge Falcons | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 2015 | |
| Cedar Valley Titans | Waterloo, Iowa | 2015 | |
| Missouri Quake | Essex, Missouri | RIchland High School | 2015 |
| Texas Cagers | Dallas, Texas | 2015 | |
| Texas Wranglers | Addison, Texas | Greenhill Sport Complex | 2008 |
| Tulsa Tornadoes | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Travel team | 2009 |
Former teams
edit- Texas Capital Sounds / San Marcos Knights (2006)
- San Antonio Soul (2006)
- Arkansas Select (2009)
- Austin/Round Rock Rhythm (2012–13)
- Central Texas Stars (2008)
- East Tyler I-20 Pros (2009)
- Metroplex Lightning (2013)
- Mississippi Tornadoes (2011–13)
- Missouri Terrors (2013)
- New Mexico Power (2009)
- Oklahoma Impact (2008–11)
- On Point Hoops (2012)
- Springfield Thrill (2011–13)
- St. Louis Scorpions (2013)
- Texas Outlaws (2009)
Champions
edit| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Central Texas Stars | ||
| 2009 | Oklahoma Impact | Arkansas Warriors | 116-101 |
| 2010 | Oklahoma Impact | ||
| 2011 | Texas Wranglers[1] | Arkansas Warriors | 100-96 |
| 2012 | Texas Wranglers[2] | On Point Hoops | 113-111 |
| 2013 | Arkansas Bobcats[3] | Arkansas Warriors | 97-94 |
| 2014 | Arkansas Bobcats[4] | Texas Wranglers | 111-106 |
| 2015 | Arkansas Bobcats[5] | Texas Wranglers | 134-104 |
| 2016 | Arkansas Bobcats | Texas Wranglers | 128-100 |
| 2017 | Arkansas Bobcats | Arkansas Warriors | 117-104 |
| 2018 | Oklahoma Outlaws | Baton Rouge Hurricanes | 162-159 |
| 2019 | Oklahoma Outlaws | Dallas Kings | 132-121 |
| 2021 | Texas Wranglers | DTX Wolfpack | 121-120 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "TEXAS WRANGLERS 2011 UBL CHAMPIONS". USbasket.com. June 12, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ "TEXAS WRANGLERS UBL CHAMPIONS". USbasket.com. July 1, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ "UBL ARKANSAS BOBCATS NEW CHAMPS". USbasket.com. June 24, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ "UBL 2014 CHAMPION". USbasket.com. June 30, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ "UBL Championship". USbasket.com. July 22, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
External links
edit- United Basketball League official website
- UBL news at USbasket.com