Futures League to start in April targeting top U18 basketball players
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
The Futures League announced plans to launch in April 2027, focusing on the top 120 under-18 basketball players in the United States. The league aims to replace existing summer tournaments and travel leagues, which are often funded by shoe companies. This initiative is endorsed by prominent NBA players LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who are seeking to provide a better developmental environment for young talent. Further details on the league structure and format are expected as the launch date approaches.
- •Futures League targets top 120 U18 players in the country.
- •League aims to launch in April 2027.
- •Endorsed by NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
- •Seeks to replace patchwork of summer leagues and tournaments.
- 4:26 PMESPN — LeBron-Durant-backed Futures League, featuring top U18 players, to launch in April
- 4:13 PMESPN NBA — LeBron-Durant-backed Futures League to launch in April, targeting top U18 players
"The Futures League announced plans Tuesday to launch in April 2027, targeting the top 120 under-18 players in the country with hopes to replace a patchwork of summer league tournaments and travel leagues, many run by shoe companies.
"The Futures Basketball League announced plans Tuesday to launch in April 2027, targeting the top 120 under-18 players in the country.
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External links- ESPNNov 10, 2026, 4:26 PMLeBron-Durant-backed Futures League, featuring top U18 players, to launch in April
The Futures Basketball League announced plans Tuesday to launch in April 2027, targeting the top 120 under-18 players in the country.
- ESPN NBANov 10, 2026, 4:13 PMLeBron-Durant-backed Futures League to launch in April, targeting top U18 players
The Futures League announced plans Tuesday to launch in April 2027, targeting the top 120 under-18 players in the country with hopes to replace a patchwork of summer league tournaments and travel leagues, many run by shoe companies.
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