is there going to be a basketball league?

stool pigeon · Post by **stool pigeon** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:40 am

i'd be in for a hoops league for sure.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:46 am

Yes indeed. Getting approval from the league takes time and in a way I am helping to educate them on the merits of allowing a high-stakes game. We'll definitely get this done and host an online draft at $600 per team and crown an overall champion, but obviously the longer I have to wait the less time I'll be allowed to promote this. Still, I think we have enough interest among our NFBC and NFFC members for several leagues and with a small push from NBA.com we can get this done.

Hang tight, trust me I'm working on this every day.

edelman24 · Post by **edelman24** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:00 am

Hey Greg,

We would want back in to the basketball league as well. Keep us posted. Thanks.

Purple Helmets · Post by **Purple Helmets** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:09 pm

I'm definitely interested...was looking for a good high stakes league or contest. Any other good hoops contest recommendations?

stool pigeon · Post by **stool pigeon** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:35 am

i sure hope that this league won't use the dreaded ft, shooting, or 3 %'s as a category. i think those are truly the worst fantasy cat's in any sport.

you get a few specialist players whose values are more than legit nba fantasy players.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:43 am

Originally posted by stool pigeon:
i sure hope that this league won't use the dreaded ft, shooting, or 3 %'s as a category. i think those are truly the worst fantasy cat's in any sport.

you get a few specialist players whose values are more than legit nba fantasy players. All rules to come soon, but we ran two leagues last year with my rules and it was a very good contest. Both teams were tightly contested and it went well. Player eligibility will be much better this year as we will be using STATS Inc. Here's a peak on what you're asking about:

3. Roster Requirements: Maximum of 16 players at all times.

4. Starting Lineup Requirements:
Starting lineups will consist of:
4 Guards
4 Forwards
2 Centers
2 Flex Spots

5. Scoring: The National Fantasy Basketball Championship will use an 8-category Rotisserie scoring setup. Cumulative totals will be used for the following categories:
Points
Rebounds (total)
Blocks
Steals
Three Pointers Made
Assists
Field Goal Percentage
Free Throw Percentage

Purple Helmets · Post by **Purple Helmets** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 11:33 am

Greg, looks good.

How many teams (owners) per league?

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:50 pm

Originally posted by Purple Helmets:
Greg, looks good.

How many teams (owners) per league? Last year it was 12 owners per league -- I'd imagine it would be the same.

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:51 pm

Originally posted by BorderBrat:
Any chance of one cheaper league for us cheapskate satellite types? I could be a cheapskate as well if there's a satellite with a lower entry fee.

Purple Helmets · Post by **Purple Helmets** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:56 pm

Well then...lets get it on. Greg, any place we can look at the rules from last year...thanks.