BFI, CPBL launch six-team Pro International Basketball League to be held in January 2025

The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has finally fulfilled its long-cherished wish to launch a professional league in the country to speed up the development of talented hoopsters. The BFI has now joined hands with Captains Professional Basketball Pvt Ltd (CPBL) to launch the Pro International Basketball League (InBL PRO U-25). The launch of the initiative to transform Indian basketball by creating superior opportunities was announced at a press conference here on Wednesday.The league is set to commence on January 15, 2025, with six teams fighting for the championship. Post commencement, one game will be played each day, culminating with the final four games in Abu Dhabi at the beginning of March 2025. The player will go in for auction on January 9, 2025, which will also feature international talent from countries like the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and others. The Key stakeholders present at the launch included Aadhav Arjuna, President, BFI, Kulvinder Singh Gill, Secretary General, BFI, Chengalraya Naidu, Treasurer, BFI, Rupinder Brar, Founder and Chairman, INBL Pro, Abhisek Yash Tyagi, Founder and Co-Chairman, INBL Pro, Dushyant Khanna, Founder and Director, INBL Pro and Parveen Batish, CEO, INBL Pro. The INBL PRO features six franchises and will bring together some of the best young talents from India and the world. Each team will consist of 12 players, plus three development players for training purposes. Each team will include six Indian under-25 players and six international stars. Ensuring top-tier training and development, the league will feature 12 international coaches and six Indian assistant coaches. Speaking on the occasion, BFI President Aadhav Arjuna said, "The INBL PRO U-25 is a significant initiative that will raise the standards of Indian basketball. By blending international expertise with local talent, a new benchmark for the sport is being set in India and we, at BFI, are happy to collaborate with INBL in this landmark league." Kulvinder Singh Gill, Secretary General, Basketball Federation of India, added, "This league will elevate the game in India by creating never-seen-before opportunities for India’s young talent to learn, grow, and compete at a professional level. With international players and coaches, the Indian players will be able to get unmatched experiences that will set them for the global stage."
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