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Global Opportunities

CBA Global Opportunities Program

Every basketball athlete has the dream of becoming a successful professional player, where they can earn a living doing what they love the most. 

Unfortunately, many athletes are steered the wrong way by corrupt agents, misinformed teams, or leagues that provide false hope and lack of direction. 

The Central Basketball Association is a minor league basketball brand that not only helps players develop their skills on the court, through experienced coaching, professional videography, and detailed statistics, but also uses its business networking connections to provide the platform for career advancement for its players with valuable tryout opportunities abroad. 

It is no coincidence that since 2013, over 200 CBA players have received opportunities to play on international soil or within the NBA, whether it be in an exhibition match, a tournament, or a private workout. Of these players, over 125 athletes have received contracts. And these numbers are expected to grow exponentially as the CBA increases its global influence. 

Below are the opportunities that were available for CBA players for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 offseasons. For the 2017-2018 offseason, the CBA traveled to the Caribbean Island of Antigua & Barbuda in a landmark bi-lateral partnership with the nation.  

The registration for the 2018-2019 CBA Global Opportunities Program is currently open. The registration link, which will be published on that date, will allow both CBA players and non-CBA players to register, respectively, where everyone can seize the opportunity to directly overseas and showcase their talents in front of international teams, coaches, general managers, and ownership groups. 

The Registration "Global Opportunities" is not currently available.

Antigua (Coming Winter 2018-2019)

When individuals think of the Caribbean, they dream of exotic beaches, warm weather, and immense relaxation. Because the islands are close to the United States mainland, it allows one to be away from home, but not too far away. 

With the CBA establishing its influence in the island of Antigua and Barbuda, through the cooperation with the Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association and FIBA Americas, this provides an excellent opportunity for CBA players to get their foot in the door in an international setting. 

During the three-day event in the Caribbean, a set of CBA players will have the opportunity to engage in a competitive tournament involving the national teams and premier clubs within Antigua, as well as potentially the other surrounding Caribbean islands. Players will compete in two to three competitive exhibition games, with the chance obtaining a contract with a local team, as well as the opportunity to further enhance and develop basketball on the island. 

Saint Kitts (Coming Winter 2018-2019)

When individuals think of the Caribbean, they dream of exotic beaches, warm weather, and immense relaxation. Because the islands are close to the United States mainland, it allows one to be away from home, but not too far away. 

With the CBA establishing its influence in the island of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the cooperation with the St. Kitts government, this provides an excellent opportunity for CBA players to get their foot in the door in an international setting. 

During the three-day event in the Caribbean, a set of CBA players will have the opportunity to engage in a competitive tournament involving the national teams and premier clubs within St. Kitts, as well as potentially the other surrounding Caribbean islands. Players will compete in two to three competitive exhibition games, with the chance obtaining a contract with a local team, as well as the opportunity to further enhance and develop basketball on the island. 

Australia (Coming Winter 2018-2019)

One of the most amazing wonders of the world resides in the Down Under, as Australia serves as an exotic land on the other side of the world that very few Americans are able to get to. 

During the two-week event, a set of CBA players will have the opportunity to engage in competition involving the premier clubs within the country, including teams from the Australian Basketball Association, SEABL, Big-V, NBL-Australia, etc.. Players will compete in six to eight competitive exhibition games, with the chance obtaining a contract with a local team in Australia, in preparation for their season which begins in March 2018. 

Antigua (January 2018)

When individuals think of the Caribbean, they dream of exotic beaches, warm weather, and immense relaxation. Because the islands are close to the United States mainland, it allows one to be away from home, but not too far away. 

With the CBA establishing its influence in the island of Antigua and Barbuda, through the cooperation with the Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association and FIBA Americas, this provides an excellent opportunity for CBA players to get their foot in the door in an international setting. 

During the six-day event in the Caribbean, a set of CBA players will have the opportunity to engage in a competitive tournament involving the national teams and premier clubs within Antigua, as well as potentially the other surrounding Caribbean islands. Players will compete in two to three competitive exhibition games, with the chance obtaining a contract with a local team, as well as the opportunity to further enhance and develop basketball on the island. 

Taiwan (September 2016)

Many athletes take advantage of opportunities to go to China; however, what individuals do not realize is that very rarely are athletes from minor league basketball organizations signed in China, as they are mostly brought into the country for entertainment purposes. On the other hand, Taiwan is the nation that is hungry for American athletes, which has allowed the CBA to develop the proper partnerships to take advantage of this opportunity. 

During the ten-day event in Taiwan, a set of CBA players will have the opportunity to engage in a competitive tournament involving the national teams and premier clubs of at least half a dozen Asian nations. Players will compete in at least three competitive opening round games, with the chance to advance to the semi-finals and finals. The games will be internationally televised and will feature scouts and coaches from dozens of teams in Asia, including, but not limited to: Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Mongolia, and Vietnam. 

Dubai (February 2016)

Although the Middle East is primarily known for soccer, the popularity of the sport of basketball has been steadily growing. Through the start of a potentially long-term relationship, the CBA has been awarded the opportunity to field a team in a well-known FIBA Tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

During the two-week tour event, a 10-player CBA team will have the opportunity to compete against the top national teams and top local clubs of the Middle East. The internationally-televised event will feature scouts from at least the following nations: Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.  

Players will arrive in Dubai and will compete in at least three preliminary round games against various countries on their schedule. The top clubs from the opening round robin matches will advance to the semi-finals and the two winners who advance will compete in the championship game. Last season, the title game featured the two most prominent clubs from Lebanon. 

Mexico (February 2016)

Some players want the advantage of playing professionally on an international scale, but want to also be close to home. The CBA's relationship with various partners south of the border in Mexico, gives opportunities for those seeking a career path where they are in close proximity to the American lifestyle. 

During the three-day workout event, players from the CBA will have the opportunity to showcase their talent in a combine-style environment, where they will play half a dozen games in front of various teams, scouts, and representatives from Mexico's regional leagues, CIBACOPA league, and the country's top basketball league: LNBP. 

Brazil (October 2015)

With the inception of CBA Brasil, a professional league developed by the CBA with its partners in South America which is set to debut in late October 2015, the CBA will be providing opportunities for its players to be the initial representatives of the league to kickstart the 2015-2016 CBA Brazil season. 

During the nine-day tour event, a 10-player CBA team will arrive in Sao Paulo, Brazil and play at least three games versus CBA Brazil teams in Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos and Salvador-Bahia. Players will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a competitive environment in front of the two dozen CBA Brazil teams or scouts from the NBB League, which is currently the top basketball league in Brazil. Furthermore, players will be given the opportunities to promote themselves through various scheduled interviews and press conferences with the local and national media. All competition will be nationally broadcasted within Brazil for maximum domestic exposure.  

Chile (September 2015)

Chile, as one of the most underrated regions in the world for basketball, provides a great opportunity for aspiring athletes to begin their international careers. 

During the four-day workout event, players from the CBA will have the opportunity to showcase their talent in a combine-style environment, where they will play half a dozen games in front of various teams, scouts, and representatives from Chile's top league, Liga Nacional de Basquetbol, sponsored by DirectTV. 

Taiwan (September 2015)

Many athletes take advantage of opportunities to go to China; however, what individuals do not realize is that very rarely are athletes from minor league basketball organizations signed in China, as they are mostly brought into the country for entertainment purposes. On the other hand, Taiwan is the nation that is hungry for American athletes, which has allowed the CBA to develop the proper partnerships to take advantage of this opportunity. 

During the ten-day event in Taiwan, a set of CBA players will have the opportunity to engage in a competitive tournament involving the national teams and premier clubs of at least half a dozen Asian nations. Players will compete in at least three competitive opening round games, with the chance to advance to the semi-finals and finals. The games will be internationally televised and will feature scouts and coaches from dozens of teams in Asia, including, but not limited to: Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Mongolia, and Vietnam. 

International & NBA Showcase of CBA Players

Since the inception of the Central Basketball Association, nearly 200 players have been given, or currently in the process of receiving, opportunities to engage in competition in a foreign country, or in the NBA and NBA D-League. Whether it be via a tryout, a tour event, or a series of exhibition matches, the CBA has helped provide a platform for players to get scouted inside and outside the United States. The following list highlights all the players in the league that have been provided the opportunity to showcase their individual talents in over 30 different countries.

YEAR NAME COUNTRY TEAM
2018 Torey Fassett Antigua Baltimore
2018 Jermaine Bolden Antigua Baltimore
2018 Benny Iko Antigua Baltimore
2018 Kendal Williams, Sr. Germany Baltimore
2018 Aaron Williams Albania Baltimore
2018 Damarius Smith Antigua Bowling Green
2018 Brandon Williams Antigua Bowling Green
2018 Isaac Bragg Antigua Bowling Green
2018 Fred Sturdivant Canada Bowling Green
2018 O'Karo Akaumune Morocco Bowling Green
2018 A'Darius Pegues Nicaragua Bowling Green
2018 Victor Moses England Bowling Green
2018 Quincy Scates El Salvador Bowling Green
2018 Teeng Akol Spain Bowling Green
2017 A'Darius Pegues Uganda Bowling Green
2017 A'Darius Pegues Mexico Bowling Green
2017 A'Darius Pegues Egypt Bowling Green
2017 Torrez Hampton El Salvador Bowling Green
2017 Maliek Daniels El Salvador Bowling Green
2017 Quincy Scates El Salvador Bowling Green
2017 Kahlil McDonald Norway Bowling Green
2016 Quincy Scates Honduras Bowling Green
2016 Fred Sturdivant Canada Bowling Green
2016 Teeng Akol Mongolia Bowling Green
2016 Kahlil McDonald Canada Bowling Green
2016 Torrez Hampton Taiwan Bowling Green
2016 Maliek Daniels Taiwan Bowling Green
2016 Victor Moses Portugal Bowling Green
2016 Chris Watson Iraq Bowling Green
2016 A'Darius Pegues Tunisia Bowling Green
2016 Quincy Scates El Salvador Bowling Green
2016 Chris Watson Cyprus Bowling Green
2016 Brandon Williams Spain Bowling Green
2016 Ed Dyson China Bowling Green
2016 Marquise Rudolph Mexico Bowling Green
2016 Torrez Hampton Mexico Bowling Green
2016 Deantra Scott United Arab Emirates Bowling Green
2016 Torrez Hampton United Arab Emirates Bowling Green
2016 Brandon Harris United Arab Emirates Bowling Green
2016 A'Darius Pegues United Arab Emirates Bowling Green
2016 A'Darius Pegues Canada Bowling Green
2016 A'Darius Pegues Israel Bowling Green
2016 Kalen Kimberland Brazil Bowling Green
2016 Victor Moses China Bowling Green
2016 O'Karo Akamune Nigeria Bowling Green
2015 A'Darius Pegues Malaysia Bowling Green
2015 A'Darius Pegues Mexico Bowling Green
2015 A'Darius Pegues Taiwan Bowling Green
2015 Boris Siakam Bahrain Bowling Green
2015 Boris Siakam Cameroon Bowling Green
2015 Boris Siakam Tunisia Bowling Green
2015 Brandon Harris Brazil Bowling Green
2015 Brandon Harris NBA D-League Bowling Green
2015 Chris Watson Chile Bowling Green
2015 Chris Watson England Bowling Green
2015 Chris Watson France Bowling Green
2015 Chris Watson Germany Bowling Green
2015 Dazmond Starke Argentina Bowling Green
2015 Kalen Kimberland Brazil Bowling Green
2015 Marquise Rudolph Chile Bowling Green
2015 Michael Stone Australia Bowling Green
2015 Teeng Akol Mongolia Bowling Green
2014 A'Darius Pegues Latvia Bowling Green
2014 A'Darius Pegues Slovakia Bowling Green
2014 A'Darius Pegues Sweden Bowling Green
2014 Christian Siakam Malaysia Bowling Green
2014 John Paul Nyadaro Canada Bowling Green
2014 Justin Taylor Canada Bowling Green
2014 Justin Taylor Mexico Bowling Green
2014 Kahlil McDonald Norway Bowling Green
2014 Kalen Kimberland Canada Bowling Green
2014 Michael Stone Canada Bowling Green
2014 O'Karo Akamune Denmark Bowling Green
2014 Teeng Akol China Bowling Green
2014 Teeng Akol Mongolia Bowling Green
2014 Victor Moses Venezuela Bowling Green
2013 Boris Siakam Bahrain Bowling Green
2013 Dazmond Starke Chile Bowling Green
2013 Jamal Crook Canada Bowling Green
2013 Kahlil McDonald Australia Bowling Green
2013 Teeng Akol Luxembourg Bowling Green
2013 Victor Moses England Bowling Green
2016 Quincy Scates Mexico Chattanooga
2016 Isiaih Kirk El Salvador Chattanooga
2016 Fred Sturdivant Mexico Chattanooga
2016 Freeman Pinkney Mexico Chattanooga
2016 Quincy Scates United Arab Emirates Chattanooga
2016 Fred Sturdivant United Arab Emirates Chattanooga
2014 Fred Sturdivant Canada Chattanooga
2014 Philip Jurick Jordan Chattanooga
2018 Trent Weaver Luxembourg Columbus
2018 Brett McKnight Canada Columbus
2016 Brett McKnight Taiwan Columbus
2016 Tihon Johnson China Columbus
2016 Trent Weaver Germany Columbus
2018 Greg Foster Venezuela Fort Wayne
2018 Antonio Wilson China Fort Wayne
2018 Ronald Lucas Canada Fort Wayne
2018 Milos Milidragovic Serbia Fort Wayne
2018 Raymon Austin Oman Fort Wayne
2017 Reggie Lytle China Fort Wayne
2017 James Johnson Canada Fort Wayne
2017 Aaron Williams Canada Fort Wayne
2017 Zack Payton England Fort Wayne
2017 Greg Foster Saudi Arabia Fort Wayne
2016 James Johnson Canada Fort Wayne
2016 Zack Payton Nicaragua Fort Wayne
2016 Reggie Lytle Spain Fort Wayne
2016 Raymon Austin Thailand Fort Wayne
2016 Zachary Payton China Fort Wayne
2016 Ronald Lucas III Australia Fort Wayne
2016 Terrance Beasley China Fort Wayne
2016 Reggie Lytle China Fort Wayne
2015 Antonio Cannon Brazil Fort Wayne
2015 Antonio Wilson Canada Fort Wayne
2015 Antonio Wilson China Fort Wayne
2015 James Humphrey Canada Fort Wayne
2015 James Johnson Spain Fort Wayne
2015 Lance Williams Canada Fort Wayne
2015 Montique Taylor Canada Fort Wayne
2015 Reggie Lytle Canada Fort Wayne
2015 Ronald Lucas III Australia Fort Wayne
2015 Ronald Lucas III Canada Fort Wayne
2015 Terrance Beasley Australia Fort Wayne
2015 Wadner Joseph Canada Fort Wayne
2014 Antonio Cannon Canada Fort Wayne
2014 Antonio Wilson Canada Fort Wayne
2014 Antonio Wilson China Fort Wayne
2014 Chase Sanders Canada Fort Wayne
2014 James Humphrey Canada Fort Wayne
2014 Marques Johnson Canada Fort Wayne
2014 Roderick Wilmont Canada Fort Wayne
2014 Roderick Wilmont England Fort Wayne
2014 Ronald Lucas III Australia Fort Wayne
2014 Ronald Lucas III Canada Fort Wayne
2014 Terrance Beasley China Fort Wayne
2018 Ayron Worthington St. Kitts Illinois
2017 Tyron Criswell Israel Illinois
2018 Justin Pennington Sweden Indianapolis
2018 Riley Johnson Australia Indianapolis
2017 Marcus Smith Puerto Rico Indianapolis
2016 Yuri Leath Taiwan Indianapolis
2018 Tayloe Taylor Iraq Memphis
2018 Turio Tumblin China Memphis
2018 Tayloe Taylor Romania Memphis
2018 Keith Barron Canada Memphis
2017 Tayloe Taylor Switzerland Memphis
2016 Tayloe Taylor Finland Memphis
2016 Tayloe Taylor Russia Memphis
2015 Daren Currie Taiwan Memphis
2015 Edward Graves Brazil Memphis
2014 Edward Graves Canada Memphis
2014 Tayloe Taylor Italy Memphis
2014 Tyrell Hursey Canada Memphis
2018 Tahj Wells El Salvador Middle Tennessee
2016 Roy McFadgon Taiwan Middle Tennessee
2016 Darrell Miller, Jr. Vietnam Middle Tennessee
2016 Marquis Patton Israel Middle Tennessee
2016 Torye Pelham Mexico Middle Tennessee
2016 Torye Pelham United Arab Emirates Middle Tennessee
2014 Dominique Rouse Canada Middle Tennessee
2014 Frank Thaxton Mexico Middle Tennessee
2018 Jeremy Williams Canada Mississippi
2017 Sampson Carter Indonesia Mississippi
2017 Jeremy Williams Canada Mississippi
2017 Sampson Carter Philippines Mississippi
2016 Mardracus Wade China Mississippi
2016 Sampson Carter United Arab Emirates Mississippi
2016 Sampson Carter Mexico Mississippi
2015 Mardracus Wade Taiwan Mississippi
2015 Russell Malone Chile Mississippi
2015 Sampson Carter NBA Mississippi
2015 Sampson Carter NBA D-League Mississippi
2015 Jeremy Williams NBA D-League Mississippi
2015 Mardracus Wade NBA D-League Mississippi
2017 Ryne Marshall England Peoria
2017 Dominique Toombs England Peoria
2017 Dominique Toombs El Salvador Peoria
2016 Dwayne Flournoy Mexico Peoria
2016 Ryne Marshall Mexico Peoria
2016 Dominique Toombs Mexico Peoria
2016 Marvin Jordan Mexico Peoria
2016 Brandon Lee Brazil Peoria
2015 Brandon Lee Brazil Peoria
2015 Matt Salley China Peoria
2015 Ryan Stadel Brazil Peoria
2014 Brandon Lee Canada Peoria
2014 Jason Angel Canada Peoria
2014 Rockie Robinson Canada Peoria
2018 Alex Jackson Spain St. Louis
2016 Dallis Johnson Germany St. Louis
2015 Alex Jackson Spain St. Louis
2015 Dallis Johnson Germany St. Louis
2015 Terry Evans Austria St. Louis
2014 Alex Jackson Spain St. Louis
2014 Dallis Johnson Germany St. Louis
2014 Leon Powell Argentina St. Louis
2014 Leon Powell Israel St. Louis
2013 Alex Jackson Canada St. Louis
2013 Leon Powell Mexico St. Louis
2018 Joshua Minner Antigua Springfield
2018 Clavontae Brown Mexico Springfield
2016 Chad Fortenberry El Salvador Springfield
2016 Levi Smith Brazil Springfield
2016 Shaun Manney Brazil Springfield
2016 Joshua Minner Brazil Springfield
2015 DaeArtis Halliburton Brazil Springfield
2015 Joshua Minner Brazil Springfield
2015 Myles Harvell Taiwan Springfield
2018 Yahshua Perez Antigua Non-CBA
2016 Hank Thorns United Arab Emirates Non-CBA / NBA
2016 Jerome James United Arab Emirates Non-CBA / NBA
2016 Spencer Jennings United Arab Emirates Non-CBA / NBA D-League
2016 Chris Kopooshian Taiwan Non-CBA
2016 Isaac Bragg Taiwan Non-CBA
2016 Sahlih Butts Taiwan Non-CBA