Episode 118: Can't Make the League Then Make Your Own

This week we have a very special guest pulling up to the podcast Johnny Besecker, the man behind the BBAL (Besecker Basketball American League). Hear how the Lancaster native started a basketball league out of his own backyard. This isn't your average amateur men's league, it has so much to offer like post-game interviews, comprehensive stat keeping, highlights and more! The season is winding down with the All-Star festivities and playoff coming up. This episode give you just about everything you need to know for one of the fastest and fun leagues in the area. Timestamps/Topics (2:22) League's Inception - An idea started when he was just in 4th Grade finally came to fruition in 2021 after the end of Covid the BBAL was born! (10:06) Teams of the BBAL - Johnny talks about how the teams were originally formed and how things are evolving with drafts, trades, and even retirements! There's a space for players of all levels here. (18:47) The League's Best: Johnny gives us a comprehensive breakdown and shows love to the league's top scorers, best defenders, bests guards and bigs, not to mention the league's high flyers! (29:00) The BBAL Playoffs - This coming weekend is the start of the league playoff hear who Johnny thinks has the best odds and even where his team stands in the thick of things. (34:38) Awards Races - Hear what the league has to offer in terms of awards even a special award for guys that least expect it. (41:51) Haters Gonna Hate - Although there is an outpouring of love for the league on the outside looking in there are naysayers that want to come in an dominate, and Johnny welcomes them with open arms! Catch all the stats and updates for the BBAL on their website https://www.beseckerbasketballamericanleague.com/ Stream the games from the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@_BBAL_