NBXL Announces American Basketball Club as Third Franchise
October 27, 2024 – USA – In a landmark moment for professional basketball, the NBXL, the first US-Middle East based independent professional basketball league, officially introduces the American Basketball Club as its third franchise.
The American Basketball Club joins the league’s initial franchises: the Expo City Dubai Innovators from the United Arabs Emirates and the NJ-Pros from the United States. This latest addition offers basketball fans across the U.S. a new team to support, expanding the league's U.S. representation beyond New Jersey. In an upcoming announcement, the league will unveil a fourth and final franchise to represent the Middle East.
Christian Villar, NBXL’s founder and owner, understands the competitive nature of American sports. His vision for the American Basketball Club is to create a franchise that resonates with fans from all corners of the United States. With only two U.S.-based teams, Villar aims for the American Basketball Club to serve as a unifying team for fans from states beyond New Jersey, complementing the NJ-Pros' established presence in the league.
Following the announcement of the final Middle Eastern franchise coming up, NBXL will release updates on player signings, staff appointments, and partnerships for all four teams as it gears up for its inaugural season.
For more information, please contact: info@thenbxl.com.
About NBXL
The NBXL is the first-ever independent single entity US-Middle East based independent professional basketball league featuring elite players from around the world
NBXL is composed of four league owned franchises representing the United States and Middle East
With an absence of an import rule, a shorter season and the introduction of an in-season tournament cup, NBXL aims to captivate audiences worldwide while fostering cultural exchange and promoting tourism opportunities
More than a decade in the making, NBXL meticulously planned its launch, engaging in extensive research and understanding the dynamics of local, national and international basketball markets
From 2009 to 2020 it operated as a professional basketball team concept playing against other professional teams and leagues worldwide to gain insight into the league
Since transforming into a league in 2020 it has been in the Middle East studying and understanding the culture, customs and basketball markets while actively growing and supporting the game at the grassroots level
In its 2025 inaugural season the NBXL looks to provide an extraordinary basketball experience for players and fans alike, transcending borders and redefining the future of the sport while becoming one of the best professional basketball leagues in the world
For more media inquiries, please contact info@thenbxl.com
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