What is "Semi-Professional"?

Listen as JB does some investigation on the potential new teams to be announced for the inaugural season of the BSL (Basketball Super League). He touches on what the transfer portal looks for athletes as small colleges continue to struggle with financial situations and close as his alma mater, Johnson University Florida, is closing in the Spring of 2024. Finally, JB dives into what to expect this year within NCCAA Football and some of it may suprise you.

Listen to Jonathan "JB" Brown as he dives into the announcement of Sporting Kansas City's U-19 team joining the UPSL and what that means for pre-professional developmental soccer league. JB also dives into the stacked list of signings for Head Coach Chris Wright's 2023-24 Langston MBB roster and how there is a trend of NCAA DI athletes transferring to NAIA schools for athletic opportunities. Finally, to conclude the first hour of the show, JB talks about how the North Star Athletic Association has been given two years to find another football member for their conference before their automatic Football Championship Series bid is revoked after losing both Presentation College and Iowa Wesleyan to both schools closing.

Jonathan discusses the UPSL Premier Division Golden Boot Race, the current playoff push, and the current rising UPSL Division I teams pushing towards promotion. He also discusses the misuse of Alberto Ciroi on the Menace roster and how he should be a starter in the USL League two.

Carlow University's men's basketball program needs to make a decision as they are facing another disastrous season. Austin Mills is looking to be the face of the FBA this season after a 50 point showing during an exhibition game. Listen as Jonathan Brown and Kylie Austin discuss what TBL teams will need to target to bring home the trophy at the end of the season. Also, U.S. Open Cup action may start back up sooner than some may think.

Over the years, basketball leagues have made so many advancements in how we can analyze the game. Some leagues are ahead of others, but the future looks bright. Tune in as Jonathan Brown and Jon Valleroy breakdown how analytics are used within the sport of basketball among the highest and lowest of leagues.

COVID-19 has canceled many events including many sports seasons. The NBA and many other leagues have suspended their season until further notice, but what does this mean for semi pro leagues. We will discuss this and the Podcasts plans as we move into a period of no sporting events taking place.

This past weekend the ABA CEO, Joe Newman, commented that the NBA G League is not better than the ABA. Is he right? Also, can the Orlando Boom repeat or will a new WBDA champion be crowned? All that and more on this week's Small Ball Big Talk Podcast.

What is the difference between semi-professional and professional leagues? What are pros and cons of semi professional leagues? Listen as Jonathan Brown answers these questions and more in the first episode of the "Small Ball Big Talk" podcast.