THE Orlando Pro-Am is the newest and most comprehensive NCAA® and NBA sanctioned Men's Pro-Am Basketball League coming to Central Florida. The City of Orlando Pro-Am has been a long running staple in the City of Orlando for some time now but has yet to possess the level of entertainment that true hoops enthusiasts come to see, therefore failing to attract the top available competition available. THE Orlando Pro-Am was created to rekindle that fire that burns deep in the heart of Central Florida by investing time, effort, and money into building a league that rivals that of the Seattle Pro-Am and the world renowned Drew League.
One of the few leagues offering complete uniforms, comprehensive stats, and a high level of community involvement. Come see where the Pros hoop during the off-season. Please check back regularly as our this information site is updated and registration opens.
PURPOSE: This initiative serves multiple purposes: 1) it provides a platform for elite high school, college, professional, and community hoops legends an opportunity to remain competitive, conditioned, prepare for an upcoming season, or just stay close to the game 2) provides weekly, community engaging events for residents, visitors, and offers true basketball enthusiasts a positive form of entertainment and opportunity to take in great competition in their own backyard that may feature professional or highly touted athletes that they may not been afforded the privilege to see in person otherwise 3) due to the highly organized nature and gold standard that this league will be run; there will be a need for personnel – both salaried and volunteer, therefore creating an economic stimulus through employment, not to mention the philanthropic efforts of the organization will surely provide an economic boost in whichever community the event takes place.
The league will provide comprehensive stats through a co-op partnership with the Jr. Executive program. These stats will include weekly player and team power rankings as well as stat leaders in each category. These stats will be kept in a database on our website and evolved into an archive as seasons progress.
These stats will be used to determine award recipients at the end of the season.
In order to operate the league at the highest level of professionalism and organization, the league will assess a moderate fee to free agents and/or pre-formed teams to cover operational expenses along with other means of income to sustain the league and compensate for services and costs as needed.
In addition to player and team fees; the league will also generate income through naming rights, advertising, corporate sponsorships, merchandise/apparel sales, and concession sales.
Each participating player will be assessed a free agent fee of $75 (includes player jersey, t-shirt, 8 games minimum)
Each participating team will be assessed a team fee of $650 (max of 12 players)
With each paid registration, the player will receive a team jersey and t-shirt; jerseys are to be returned after each game for laundering but will be given to each player after their last game to keep.
THE Orlando Pro-Am will be seeking volunteers and staff for the upcoming season. We will be seeking middle and high school interns as well as paid staff members for game-day operations and volunteer board members. Please check back frequently as we update our site with employment information.