TENACIOUS D

The IBL turned five in 2009, with more D-League scouts, and more fans checking it out. A look at the pretty good year for the International Basketball League, some of the top vets and the top prospects by MLN's minor league basketball expert, Sam Amico.

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Affiliation Monopoly

Minor league clubs affiliate with major league teams who send them players for development. During the off-season, the map changes. Why do clubs change affiliation? Who made the switches? Does it help, or does it hurt?

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The IBL Lives!

Six years ago, Mikal Dulio dreamed of starting a professional basketball league. The IBL is still around, but is the reality living up to the dream?

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Taking A Chance

I-Team Sports promises fans a (small) piece of the action with their local minor league team for $150 to $200.00. Is it an investment, a souvenir, or a place marker on holding your team in town?

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