Our
Story
Our community was created in 2008 as the Love & Basketball Facebook group and formally restructured into the nonprofit organization &Basketball in 2026.
The community was originally founded out of necessity for partners of professional athletes to find support for their unique lifestyle and the many challenges that come from living in a new country every year for your partner's career including:
International basketball families often experience:
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Isolation
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Lack of trusted resources for career, self, and family
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Mental health challenges
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Financial uncertainty
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Identity loss after retirement
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Limited professional networking
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No centralized ecosystem
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Lack of knowledge (cultural, legal and business)
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Educational and Career stagnation
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Cultural disorientation
Today. we are a resource-rich global support system for overseas professional basketball families. We operate at the intersection of lifestyle, transition, and sustainability, equipping families with the tools needed to navigate life beyond the court. Our programs range from mentorship, education, and more.
Our Core Values
Vision
To become the world's most trusted ecosystem empowering overseas basketball families to thrive before, during, and beyond the game.
Mission
&Basketball exists to help overseas basketball families thrive by building a trusted global ecosystem that provides community, education, wellness, practical resources, and meaningful opportunities throughout every stage of the international basketball journey on and off the court.
Community Before Competition
Reducing isolation and strengthening global family networks.
Whole-Person Wellness
Prioritizing mental, emotional, relational and practical health that supports families beyond the court.
Ethical Stewardship
Faithfully overlooking every relationship, resource, and opportunity with integrity, transparency, and excellence for our community.
Growth
Equipping families with education, tools, and experiences that prepare them for every stage of life.
Legacy
Helping families build systems that endure beyond one contract, location, and season.
Global Belonging
Connecting families with resources/services that enable them to navigate international transitions, with cultural intelligence, adaptability, and stability.
And Basketball Association
Contact
Location
1207 Delaware Ave, Suite 4323
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
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And Basketball Association is a 501c3 organization.