UBC Rules & Structure

MTBL Rules & Structure

League Overview

The UBC (United Basketball Corporation) is a professional basketball league designed for players 6’0” and under, emphasizing skill, speed, creativity, and competitive balance.

The league operates with draft-based teams, structured conferences, official standings, and postseason competition. UBC is built to provide a fair, organized, and professional environment for players whose talent is often undervalued due to height-based advantages in traditional leagues.

Player Eligibility

To be eligible for participation in the UBC:

Players must be 18 years of age or older
Players must be 6’0” (183 cm) or under
Players must register for and participate in the official UBC Combine
Participation in the combine does not guarantee draft selection or roster placement

All eligibility is verified by league administration.

Combine & Draft Process

All players must participate in the official UBC Combine to be draft-eligible
Players are evaluated by team coaches and league personnel
Evaluations are based on skill, effort, decision-making, and overall fit
Draft selection occurs following the combine
Final roster decisions are made by teams, subject to league approval

The league reserves the right to adjust draft formats as needed to maintain competitive balance.

Gameplay Format

UBC games are played on 9 1/2-foot rims
Rules are based on standard professional basketball regulations
Gameplay is designed to emphasize pace, spacing, skill, and creativity
Additional rule details may be finalized prior to the season

The league may make adjustments to gameplay rules to enhance competition and player safety.

Season Structure

Teams compete in conference-based regular season play
Official standings are tracked throughout the season
Mid-season skills events will be held halfway through the season
Top teams advance to the postseason playoffs
The season concludes with a league championship

Season formats and scheduling may evolve as the league grows.

Player Conduct & Professionalism

All UBC participants are expected to:

Compete with professionalism and sportsmanship
Respect teammates, opponents, officials, and league staff
Represent the league positively on and off the court

The league reserves the right to issue disciplinary action, including suspension or removal, for conduct detrimental to the league.

League Authority

The UBC maintains final authority over:

League operations
Scheduling and formats
Rule interpretation
Disciplinary decisions
League expansion and modifications

League rules and structures may be updated as necessary to support growth and integrity.

Acknowledgment

Participation in UBC events, including the combine and league play, signifies agreement to the league’s rules, structure, and governance.

About the UBC

United Basketball Corporation (UBC) is a professionally structured basketball league built to showcase elite skill in a true competitive environment.

UBC operates with the foundational standards of top-level professional sports organizations, including draft-based teams, official league statistics, standings, postseason play, and individual awards. Every game and performance is formally tracked, recorded, and preserved as part of the league’s official history.

This is a league where legends are made, records are broken, and careers are defined. Players compete not only for wins, but for permanent recognition through national league honors such as Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, All-League selections, statistical leadership titles, and future induction into the UBC Hall of Fame. Performances live on beyond the season — cemented in UBC records and league history.

UBC is designed to provide a level playing field for the world’s most skilled players, emphasizing speed, basketball IQ, creativity, and consistency over traditional size advantages. By focusing on the attributes that define great basketball at every level, UBC creates professional opportunity for the majority of players worldwide who have elite skill but limited access to traditional pathways.

From the combine and draft process through the regular season, playoffs, and championship, UBC maintains a clear and consistent structure rooted in fairness, accountability, and professionalism. For players seeking a legitimate professional environment where performance matters and legacy is built through competition, UBC represents the destination.