BasketBull

Leader in providing top-notch basketball events, affiliated w/ the Naismith Memorial Basketball HOF

BasketBull, LLC is an official licensee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Launched in 2004 because an overall need for organized basketball events in the city where basketball was invented, BasketBull provides the opportunity to play in competitive basketball events against teams from all over the country and world, while learning and experiencing the history of basketball. The nam

e BasketBull comes from the late William "Bull" Martin, who is related (as father or grandfather) to the owners of BasketBull, Mike Martin, Bob Martin and Colin Tabb. "Bull" Martin was a devoted family man and friend, while also owning a passion for the game of basketball, after starring at Providence College. "Bull" passed away in 1997 and when different names were being tossed around for the company, BasketBull was agreed upon in his honor. In 6 years, BasketBull has risen to the prominent event group in the New England region, with hopes of national and international expansion through our regional event series. Teams have travelled from North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Nebraska, California, Canada, Nova Scotia, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands and the entire Northeast for BasketBull events. BasketBull hosted over 20 events in the 2010 year, with the 2nd annual regional event in Chicago, Illinois at the Attack Athletics Center and the first event annual event in San Diego, California. Each event in 2010 was either a new event or expanded upon from the previous year. In 2011 BasketBull is looking at 19 tournaments, inluding events in Chicago, San Diego, and Dallas or Orlando. Estimated over 1,000 teams for 2011 with over 14,000 participants. 7 addiditional events including the 3rd annual New England All-Star Challenge and the New Hall of Fame Exposure Combine. BasketBull, LLC has an exclusive agreement with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for running all youth and amateur events affiliated with the Hall of Fame.