The still unsponsored Men's Basketball League (MBL) will again showcase the very best and upcoming talent Western Jamaica has to offer. This competition has been the feeder program for the acclaimed and recently concluded Lucozade Sport Men's Basketball Championship. The line up this season will see Bay City Lions, City Knights, Marchtown Spartans, Negril Power Rangers, Sav-La-Mar J-Hawks, Trelawny Tornadoes to name a few vying for top honors and a spot in the 2010 Lucozade Sport MBC.

This season will see the reinsertion of Western Basketball women's teams, providing a return to consistent men's and women's double headers. Taking to the courts this season will see the reigning champions Unique Ballers going after back-to-back titles, while last season beaten finalist Innercity Lady Avalanche, Mobay Angels, Mobay Pacers and Naldi Lady Knights putting up stiff challenge for the Female Basketball League trophy.

The 2009 MBL campaign begins on Saturday August 8th while the FBL starts the following week on Saturday, August 15. With games slated to be played on Sundays, this will provide extra opportunities for junior players and families to get to games, and increasing opportunities for spectators to see multiple games in a weekend.

Interested teams should contact the WBA website at www.wbajamaica.com or Mr. Deon Williams at 784-2906/890-7109 right away and teams which have already indicated their participation are urged to submit their entry forms and fees no later than this Friday, July 31.

By Khurt Comrie for WBA Media.