Chicago Basketball Academy

Great to see Thomas’s journey come full circle. From early days at CBA, to being featured in ‘The Basketball Economy’ we’re happy to share an advanced copy with him ahead of the September 1st release date.

The global nature of basketball continues to reveal itself through the relationships built across the game.

Recently, we had the opportunity to reconnect with former professional player Sari Papazian, a teammate of CBA founder Damond Williams during their championship run together in 2009 while playing internationally.

Moments like this reflect something larger than competition. They illustrate how basketball connects cultures, careers, and lifelong relationships across borders. As the conversation around the Basketball Economy continues to grow, exchanges like this help reinforce the idea that the sport’s impact extends far beyond the court yet into education, business, and international collaboration.

Basketball is a global ecosystem. And the relationships built through the game remain one of its most powerful forces.

“The Basketball Economy” is now in the hands of practitioners, executives, and educators across the global game.
The work continues.

Years in the making.

The Basketball Economy explores basketball as a global system—from talent pipelines and leagues to culture, capital, and opportunity.

Advance copies are now in the hands of educators, executives, and leaders across the game.

Official release: September 1

Built by research. Informed by experience. Powered by the game.

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We’re excited to share a milestone in the ongoing development of the Basketball Economy Program (BEP).

Over the past year, our team has been focused on building curriculum-aligned resources that explore basketball as a global economic, cultural, and institutional system. This work is designed to support academic learning, professional development, and long-term career pathways within and beyond the game.

As we prepare for the release of The Basketball Economy, we remain committed to advancing education, research, and dialogue at the intersection of basketball, business, and global opportunity. More to come.