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WBA-Mexico.
It was announced on Monday, September 25th 2006 that the WBA had begun preliminary talks with the professional leagues of Mexico in regards to a WBA sanctioned league that operates during the spring/summer season in Mexico. WBA Director of Operations Chris Terrell was quoted as saying "The professional leagues of Mexico have some of the same goals in mind in their country that we have with the WBA. We have been in regular contact with federation and league offices about supporting a league of opportunity for those players looking to develop their skills on towards NBA aspirations." Terrell continued "It is important that those players have some of the same opportunities to progress in their careers that are currently afforded to players, coaches, and management in the WBA." The World Basketball Association is looking at a structure where the league in Mexico would work independently of the WBA in the United States but we would share marketing strategies, coaches, players, and development and management personnel to assist in the process of giving some of our players exposure in another country and giving the more talented Mexican players, coaches, and management an opportunity to compete in the United States. Players like Eduardo Najera with the Denver Nuggets, Adam Parada that has spent his summer with the Timberwolves and Spurs, and Horacio Llamas formerly of the Phoenix Suns are just the tip of the iceberg as far as some of the very talented Mexican players. We feel a more hands on approach with the scouting and development in Mexico is an excellent idea. Likewise, professional leagues in Mexico typically carry three or more American players on their team's rosters and this would give them an opportunity to work more closely with some of the very talented players of the WBA. In addition to sales and marketing aspects, the WBA will also provide coaching clinics, player development seminars, and a cooperative effort to expose more Mexican players to the Professional leagues of the United States and vice versa with WBA players in the Country of Mexico. Jose Luis Hernandez Mora has been named the Director of WBA-Mexico and will be working with the professional leagues, civic leadership groups, ownership groups, and existing basketball federations in Mexico with plans in the works to field teams for the 2008 season. You can get more information by contacting the league office at director@wbaball.net
WBA-Mexico.
It was announced on Monday, September 25th 2006 that the WBA had begun preliminary talks with the professional leagues of Mexico in regards to a WBA sanctioned league that operates during the spring/summer season in Mexico. WBA Director of Operations Chris Terrell was quoted as saying "The professional leagues of Mexico have some of the same goals in mind in their country that we have with the WBA. We have been in regular contact with federation and league offices about supporting a league of opportunity for those players looking to develop their skills on towards NBA aspirations." Terrell continued "It is important that those players have some of the same opportunities to progress in their careers that are currently afforded to players, coaches, and management in the WBA." The World Basketball Association is looking at a structure where the league in Mexico would work independently of the WBA in the United States but we would share marketing strategies, coaches, players, and development and management personnel to assist in the process of giving some of our players exposure in another country and giving the more talented Mexican players, coaches, and management an opportunity to compete in the United States. Players like Eduardo Najera with the Denver Nuggets, Adam Parada that has spent his summer with the Timberwolves and Spurs, and Horacio Llamas formerly of the Phoenix Suns are just the tip of the iceberg as far as some of the very talented Mexican players. We feel a more hands on approach with the scouting and development in Mexico is an excellent idea. Likewise, professional leagues in Mexico typically carry three or more American players on their team's rosters and this would give them an opportunity to work more closely with some of the very talented players of the WBA. In addition to sales and marketing aspects, the WBA will also provide coaching clinics, player development seminars, and a cooperative effort to expose more Mexican players to the Professional leagues of the United States and vice versa with WBA players in the Country of Mexico. Jose Luis Hernandez Mora has been named the Director of WBA-Mexico and will be working with the professional leagues, civic leadership groups, ownership groups, and existing basketball federations in Mexico with plans in the works to field teams for the 2008 season. You can get more information by contacting the league office at director@wbaball.net
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