WCBL Mission StatementThe West Coast Pro Basketball League's primary goal is to provide exciting, quality, professional basketball and affordable family entertainment to local fans during the spring months of April, May and June. Our focus is to assist mid-size communities in developing outstanding, profitable organizations that are built on stable management, skilled players, quality coaches and sound business practices. League PhilosophyThe goal of the WCBL is to establish high level professional basketball teams and family entertainment in mid-sized, west coast communities which do not have convenient access to professional sports. The WCBL plan is to operate a twenty-game league schedule in April, May and June, prior to the beginning of both the NBA summer program in July and the European professional leagues in August and September. This strategy will allow all players without NBA contracts to play in the WCBL and prepare themselves to play in other professional leagues. The WCBL plan is to be the most cost efficient professional development league in existence! The schedule will be constructed so that each team will play two games per weekend: one at home and one on the road. All games will be within reasonable driving distance and there will be NO overnight stays required. This saves time and money. The league recommends securing small or mid-sized venues such as the local community college or a high school gym with a seating capacity of 900 - 1800 spectators. This will provide an exciting home court atmosphere and keep costs low. The league management will provide assistance to each local owner in developing a sound business plan for their communities. It is important for each team to be competitive within the league, both on the court and in the front office. A founding principle of the WCBL is that the league be recognized for exhibiting the highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity. To be successful, we believe each team must have the following factors:
Most minor league basketball teams are not profitable. We are confident that the WCBL will be an exciting exception! Advantages of Springtime Pro BasketballFor the fans:There are several indisputable advantages for playing professional basketball during the spring seasonal months of April, May and June. Most obvious is that the West Coast Professional Basketball League schedule does not conflict with area high school, college or televised Laker/Clipper games, which are played during the regular fall/winter months of November through March. For the hungry fan, three additional months will meet their passionate needs! As a bonus, fans will have the opportunity to see college senior players, whose athletic eligibility has just ended, make their professional debut in their local communities. As these players climb the ladder at the professional level, fans will witness history in the making. For the players:The beauty of a springtime basketball season is that so many players, at different stages of their careers, will be available. Senior college players, having just completed their athletic eligibility, will offer the novelty of displaying their talents for the first time at the professional level. CBA, NBDL and some NBA players will have completed the playoffs in their respective leagues by March, and will be available for employment in the WCBL. Outstanding players engaged with clubs overseas will be returning to the United States, some prior to April and others in early May. With this combination of rookies (players just exiting from the college ranks), seasoned stars in the United States minor leagues, and international players, there will be an abundance of talent from which to select a team roster. From the players' standpoint, the stakes are high. Aspirations to play in the NBA or secure substantial income overseas will motivate these players to perform at their greatest level of ability in the WCBL. In addition, with NBA and overseas scouts in attendance, the incentives increase dramatically. The high level of play, and the fast-paced action will meet the needs of both the fans and the players. League Provisions to Member Teams
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