The CBL Difference

Player & Fan Testimonials

Billy McClendon, CBL Player

"the CBL was like nothing I’ve ever been a part of—it was much more..."

“I participated in the first ever Community Basketball League and I’d have to say it was an amazing experience.  I’ve been competing in adult basketball leagues my entire life, but the CBL was like nothing I’ve ever been a part of—it was much more.  The league was well planned and organized, very competitive, and had many interesting rules and features, but the one thing that made this such a fun experience for me was the unique family atmosphere and community involvement that doesn’t exist in any other league I’ve ever  been involved with.  This is definitely something I can’t wait to be a part when the next season rolls around.  “

 Kim & Derron A., CBL Fans

“…the CBL includes activities for the whole family.”

"The CBL has been an exciting addition to our area.  My son and I have enjoyed the set up of the league because it includes activities for the whole family. The league brought something different and entertaining to the area.  The other component that I found very impressive was that of the life skills classes which were offered to the community.  That is definitely a plus in my opinion. Good luck CBL and continued success!"


Clarence Thomas, CBL Fans

 “…the CBL has created synergy between business, non-profit organizations, and individuals…”

"...It's not often that an organization has the ability to create a synergy between business, non-profit organizations, and individuals in the community. The Community Basketball League (CBL) has created that synergy.  The CBL offers opportunities that will improve your health, provide valuable financial information, and inform you about new and existing products and services in the community.  This information is provided in a few action packed hours of fun-filled entertainment.  As a youth worker I look forward to the opportunity to work with the CBL's mentoring and internship programs.  The CBL provides our students with valuable experience that they will use in their college years.  The CBL is here to stay, and as a community member and fan I am very happy that it is!"

Brandon A., CBL Player

“The CBL is the most important sports league to ever come to our area!”

“It has been well documented that Elkhart was among the MOST DEVASTED areas of the country during this recent depression.  The CBL filled two important voids for our community during this time.  The first, obviously, is that it provided an inexpensive form of entertainment. In fact, all of the regular season games were free to attend.  The only event that required an admission fee was the All-Star game!  The second void that it filled is a little less obvious.  The league is constructed to create a pro-like environment for what are mostly amateur players.  Jamar Johnson, founder of the CBL, did an excellent job of making rules designed to create an exciting, fast-paced, action-packed game, where all of the players get equal playing time.  However, there was another element that drastically set this league apart from anything else that’s come along.  Jamar added a component that addressed self-development.  Players were required to attend weekly workshops that focused on business skills, organization, planning, and goal-setting.  The CBL went way beyond simply recreational activity, and actually provided a service its players by giving them tools to be successful in life.  Words alone can not express the necessity of life skills, especially in a struggling economy.  It is for this reason the CBL is the most important sports league to ever come to our area!  I’m so thankful to Jamar for the contribution he has made to our community.  Congratulations on a successful inaugural season!”
 

Kim M., CBL Player

“…Opportunity to play in an inexpensive and well organized league…”

“…Elkhart has been hit hard with unemployment and the CBL not only gave adults the opportunity to play in an inexpensive and well organized league, it also provided a great source of entertainment for many families that came to watch the league. There was no other venue a family could take their entire family to that was absolutely free to watch. The atmosphere was upbeat, positive and a breath of fresh air in a community that was hit hard financially. The potential of the CBL is unlimited!...” 

Cecil M., CBL Player

 “I believe in his vision…” 

 “…The CBL provided not only a chance for players to have a safe and fun environment to play in, but it also provided an outlet for families to come and enjoy basketball at all levels. I found the positivity that surrounded the league to be a pleasure to be around with the workshop classes and the other things that were life oriented. I without a doubt know that Mr. Johnson provides a superior product with his services and determination for the league to succeed and I believe in his vision and hope nothing but the best for his efforts to create something for everyone when it comes to the CBL league and its affiliates and players.”

Ben P. Sr., CBL Player

“Jamar had a dream and he put it together…”

“…Having this league come to the city of Elkhart has made a difference. Not only do it makes a difference in my life it makes a difference in my health I am able to get into shape, the league also cares about our health it also brought the community together not just to play ball but to get to know each other as a family. There is no discrimination in this league it is CO-ED Men and Woman can join the team that’s what I like about it. Jamar Johnson had a dream and he put his dream together and without his dream there would not be a quality basketball league in our community.”

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