college sports reimagined
EDUCATION + COMPENSATION
The PCL provides college basketball players a US-based basketball opportunity built around education and compensation.
The inaugural season will feature teams in 8 cities: Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Charlotte, NC; Norfolk, VA; Philadelphia, PA; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Washington, DC.
To participate in the PCL, players will be required to attend a university, junior college, or technical school (4-year or 2-year) in the city that they play or an accredited online program.
Many factors impact the selection process for a basketball player. Here is a list of benefits that our athletes will receive for participating in the PCL.
Financial
Benefits
Earn a salary (approximately $50,000-150,000 per season).ª
Participate in workshops and seminars on topics such as: financial literacy, insurance policies, and more.
The opportunity to sign individual endorsement agreements and to monetize social media accounts while playing college athletics.
Group licensing opportunities through the PCL and its corporate partners.ª
Educational
Benefits
Receive a five-year scholarship (need-based, academic, and athletic-style scholarships will be available).
With the PCL games being played in the summer, the athletes will not miss class for weeks at a time (which puts them at an academic disadvantage in comparison to their non-athlete peers).
PROFESSIONAL
BENEFITS
The ability to sign with an agent without jeopardizing eligibility.
Visibility with professional scouts and fans through the PCL streaming/broadcast agreement and the PCL app.
Cutting edge, high performance training and nutritional programming.
Better preparation for the NBA by playing NBA-style rules (four 12-minute quarters, NBA three-point line, 24-second shot clock, etc.).
Opportunity to participate in the PCL’s annual Winter International All-Star Tour, which will allow our players to play in Europe and Asia.
Opportunity to participate in the Preseason Combine and Tournament, to be played in the Caribbean.