The Maximum Basketball League (MBL) is a professional men's basketball league which operates in the United States.
History Established in 2015 by founder Michael A. Wright, the Midwest Basketball League (MBL) was rebranded the Maximum Basketball League following the 2019 season when Wright stepped away.
Eleven teams competed in the inaugural 2016 season. Regular season games began in April 2016 followed by a post-season in August 2016.
After five games the Chicago Clovers were removed from the league. Lincoln Lions, who were playing a limited schedule as a "branding" team, took the place of the Clovers. Northern Indiana Monarchs also were removed after playing seven games although they would return to the league as Indy Show.
New management took command after the 2019 season which was followed by 13 teams leaving MBL. For the 2020 season 34 new teams are scheduled to compete. Only the Indiana Dream and Naptown Pros (formerly the Indy Show) remain from the inaugural season.
Teams MidWest DivisionCity1st seasonBrownstown BearsSouth Bend, Indiana2021Chicago Fury Chicago, Illinois2016Chicago Knights Chicago, Illinois2017Chicago LegendsChicago, Illinois2017Detroit Panthers Redford, Michigan 2022 Elkhart MavericksElkhart, Indiana2020Fort Wayne VisionsFort Wayne, Indiana2018Foundation Bulldogs Eagan, Minnesota2019Grand Rapids Fusion Grand Rapids, Michigan2019Midwest StormMichigan AvengersSt. Clair Shores, Michigan2020Wayne County Roadrunners 2018Northeast DivisionCity1st seasonBronx Holy StormBronx, New York2020Brooklyn SentinelsBrooklyn, New York2021Crotona HawksBronx, New York2021Kitsap Admirals Bremerton, Washington2022Montrose VeteransBronx, New York2021Mount Vernon PowerMount Vernon, New York2020NYC Black EaglesNew York City, New York2021South DivisionCity1st seasonDFW Just HoopFort Worth, Texas2020Fort Worth WolvesFort Worth, Texas2018Foundation BulldogsDallas, Texas2019Hills have Eyez2021North Texas ProwlersArgyle, Texas2020Texas Empire2020Texas Tsunami 2020Ultra InstinctDallas, Texas2021 Waco Terror Waco, Texas2018Southeast DivisionCity1st seasonAtlanta WildcatsAtlanta, Georgia2020Birmingham OutlawsBirmingham, Alabama2024Wolverton WolvesRoswell, Georgia2023Hub City CyclonesBartlett, Tennessee2021Memphis LionsMemphis, Tennessee2021Music City KingsMemphis, Tennessee2020
Former teams Atlanta Grizzlies (2020) ArkLaTex Takeover (2020) Cincinnati Crush (2020) Charleston Panthers (2020) Dallas Kings (2018-2020) Dayton Eagles (2020) Delta Elite (2020) Derby City Flash (2020) DFW Kingsmen (2020) Fayetteville Flight (2020) Flower City Monarchs (2020) Fort Wayne Vision (2017-2020) Georgia Bombers (2020) Indiana Dream (2016-2020) Midwest Storm (2020) Kentucky Enforcers (2020) Kentucky Rebels (2020) Milwaukee Wizards (2020) Naptown Pros (2016-2020) Nationwide Hoops (2020) North Minneapolis Eagles (2017-2020) Oklahoma Tatanka (2020) Philadelphia Pioneers (2020) Questlife Warriors (2018-2020) Rockers International (2020) Savannah Cavaliers (2020) Southeast Shooters (2020) Team NetWork (2020) Texas Revelation (2018-2020) Arlington Dream Chasers (2018-2019) Bay Area Titans (2018-2019) Cedar Valley CourtKings (2016-2019) Central Indiana Crusaders (2016-2019) Chicago Clovers (2016) - removed from the league after five games Chicago Fury (2016-2019) Chicago Knights (2017-2019) Dallas Kings (2018-2020) Dayton Air Strikers (2016-2018) Game Solid (2020) Hamilton Heroes (2016) Illinois Bulldogs (2017) Indiana Fury (2016-2019) Iowa Elite Pro (2018-2019) Kentucky Flash (2016-2018) Lincoln Lions (2016-18) Milwaukee Wizards (2017) - returned in 2020 Minnesota Arctic Blast (2017) Minnesota Broncos (2016-2019) Minnesota Lakers (2016-2019) Minnesota Pitbulls (2017) North Minneapolis Eagles (2017-2019) - returned in 2020 Rochester Roadrunners (2017-2019) Springfield Panthers (2017-2019) TC Elite (2017-2019) Wisconsin Game Changers (2017) Wisconsin/Milwaukee Storm (2016-2017) Wolverton Wolves (2023)
Champions SeasonWinnerRunner-upResult2016Cedar Valley CourtKingsMinnesota Rangers108-98 2017Cedar Valley CourtKingsFort Wayne Vision121-106 2018Twin Cities EliteFort Wayne Vision106-104 2019Fort Wayne VisionEagan Bulldogs107-106
References
External links Maximum Basketball League