Semi-Pro
Think you have some game left in you?
By Matt Caputo
The National Professional Basketball League (N.P.B.L.) held it’s first season last year operating in six small markets in the northeast (New Paltz, NY, Danbury, CT, Brewster, NY, Delaware, Virginia and Maryland). From looking at the league rosters and from what’s being said about the new NPBL, it’s entry level pro basketball with a lot of good small college players. They league isn’t competing with the CBA or D-League, but it is offering players from smaller schools a chance to break into pro ball.
The Hawks won the first NPBL title last year and their owner, Tim Gines, vows that “the championship will remain in the Hudson Valley.”
The Hudson Valley Hawks will be hosting open tryouts for the 2008 season. Tryouts will be held at the Golds Gym in LaGrange (Poughkeepsie), from 1-4 pm. Registration fee is $100 per player. Pre-register now by calling the Hawks home office at 845-231-2317 or come early and register.
10 Responses to “Semi-Pro”
Oct.17 at 3:26 pm
H to the izzo says:
I wouldn’t advise anyone to play as a semi-pro-really.
Oct.17 at 3:27 pm
Matt Caputo says:
If you love the game you would. It’s part-time.
Oct.17 at 3:31 pm
nothin _personal says:
Quickly, call Cab and break the news to him!
Oct.17 at 3:40 pm
H to the izzo says:
I tried Matt,it’s hard with school AND another team to play with.
Oct.17 at 3:45 pm
Matt Caputo says:
There are fewer and fewer ops for things like this on this side of the pond. A lot of guys could benefit. Many guys could use leagues like the NPBL as a stepping stone into higher tiers of play.
Oct.17 at 3:51 pm
H to the izzo says:
A lot of people will try without realizing how much commitment and time it takes.Although where I’m from would obviously be much different to what it’s like over in the US
Oct.17 at 5:55 pm
Captain America says:
Great outlet for those who love the game and wish to compete.
Oct.17 at 7:15 pm
Devontae Palmer AKA THE COOL says:
I’m gonna keep this number just in case I grow around 4 inches in the next two years. play wit it.
Feb.2 at 3:02 pm
Joe says:
Does anyone know if tryouts are coming near new jersey, delaware, or maryland for semi pro ball or anything. If you do can u email the website or phone nimber of contact to me please. Thanks.
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Jun.24 at 3:55 pm
jonathan says:
hey my name is jonathan marti im from massachusetts im lookin to move to the next leve of basketball i played 4 years in high school an one year at holyoke community college. an i am wondering to see when is the next try outs. so please contact me at www.joty1989@aol.com thank you