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Now Accepting Applications for 2026/2027 high school graduates.

Admissions at Basketball Business Institute™

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At the Basketball Business Institute™ (BBI™), we believe potential should never be measured by where a student-athlete is today, but by what they are willing to become.

BBI™ is designed for motivated student-athletes seeking an opportunity to strengthen their academics, elevate their basketball development, mature as leaders, and better prepare themselves for college and life. Our admissions process looks beyond statistics, rankings, and highlight films. We seek young people who demonstrate character, commitment, coachability, discipline, and a genuine desire to grow.

Beginning Fall 2027, selected post-graduate student-athletes will enter a structured residential environment combining elite basketball development with academic support, college preparedness, leadership and character development, personal growth, and exposure to the business of basketball.

BBI™ student-athletes will have access to a comprehensive academy experience that includes housing and meals, strength and position training, competitive game opportunities, film and statistical development, college recruiting support, and preparation for the expectations and pace of collegiate basketball.

Our program is particularly valuable for student-athletes who may need another year to develop physically, academically, competitively, or personally before entering college. The objective is not simply to give athletes another season—it is to make that season count.

BBI™ welcomes applications from student-athletes from Arkansas, across the United States, and internationally. Admission is selective and based on an evaluation of the complete student-athlete, including academic history, basketball experience, character, goals, recommendations, and overall fit with the Institute's mission and standards.

We are looking for students who are ready to work, ready to be coached, ready to be accountable, and ready to take ownership of their future.

If you are looking for more than another basketball program, BBI™ may be your next step.

EDUCATE. DEVELOP. EMPOWER. EXCEL.

Basketball Business Institute™
Post-Graduate Basketball & Business Education Academy
Central Arkansas | Fall 2027

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A Day At BBI™

BASKETBALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE™

Proposed Weekly Basketball Development Schedule

2027–2028 Academic & Basketball Year

The BBI™ Academy schedule is designed to replicate the structure, accountability, workload, and time-management expectations of a collegiate basketball program. Student-athletes will balance basketball development, strength and conditioning, academics, recovery, meals, film study, competition, and basketball-industry development throughout the year.

PHASE I — PRESEASON DEVELOPMENT

July 16 – October 17, 2027

MONDAY

6:00 AM – 6:55 AM
Conditioning — 55 Minutes

Pre-workout nutrition available: fruit, fruit smoothies, water, and sports drinks.

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Breakfast

7:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Academic / Personal Development / Study Period

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Position-Specific Workouts — 90 Minutes

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Academics / Tutoring / Study Hall / Basketball Business Curriculum

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Team Practice — 120 Minutes

6:30 PM – 7:25 PM
Dinner

Evening
Study / Recovery / Personal Time

TUESDAY

6:00 AM – 6:55 AM
Conditioning — 55 Minutes

Pre-workout nutrition available: fruit, fruit smoothies, water, and sports drinks.

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Breakfast

7:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Academic / Personal Development / Study Period

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Position-Specific Workouts — 90 Minutes

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Academics / Tutoring / Study Hall / Basketball Business Curriculum

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Team Practice — 120 Minutes

6:30 PM – 7:25 PM
Dinner

Evening
Study / Recovery / Personal Time

WEDNESDAY

6:00 AM – 6:45 AM
Weight Training — 45 Minutes

Pre-workout nutrition available: fruit, fruit smoothies, water, and sports drinks.

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Academic / Study Period

9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
Film Study — 55 Minutes

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Shooting Clinic — 75 Minutes

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Academics / Tutoring / Study Hall / Basketball Business Curriculum

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Team Practice / Individual Development / Basketball Programming, as scheduled

6:30 PM – 7:25 PM
Dinner

Evening
Study / Recovery / Personal Time

THURSDAY

6:00 AM – 6:55 AM
Conditioning — 55 Minutes

Pre-workout nutrition available: fruit, fruit smoothies, water, and sports drinks.

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Breakfast

7:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Academic / Personal Development / Study Period

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Position-Specific Workouts — 90 Minutes

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Academics / Tutoring / Study Hall / Basketball Business Curriculum

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Team Practice — 120 Minutes

6:30 PM – 7:25 PM
Dinner

Evening
Study / Recovery / Personal Time

FRIDAY

6:00 AM – 6:45 AM
Weight Training — 45 Minutes

Pre-workout nutrition available: fruit, fruit smoothies, water, and sports drinks.

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Academic / Study Period

9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
Film Study — 55 Minutes

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Shooting Clinic — 75 Minutes

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Academics / Tutoring / Study Hall / Basketball Business Curriculum

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Team Practice / Competitive Play / Individual Development, as scheduled

6:30 PM – 7:25 PM
Dinner

Evening
Recovery / Personal Time

SATURDAY — BASKETBALL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Saturday programming provides BBI™ student-athletes with practical exposure to the broader basketball industry.

Breakfast
Available during posted BBI™ Dining Hall hours.

Morning Session

Student-athletes may participate in assigned or approved activities including:

  • Basketball leagues

  • Basketball tournaments

  • Youth camps

  • Coaching

  • Skills clinics

  • Individual training

  • Officiating/refereeing

  • BBI™ events

  • Community basketball programming

  • Basketball operations and event management

Lunch
Available during posted BBI™ Dining Hall hours.

Afternoon / Evening Session

Continuation of basketball industry assignments, games, tournaments, camps, clinics, training, officiating, community programs, or other approved activities.

The objective is to provide student-athletes with real-world basketball business experience in addition to their development as players.

SUNDAY — RECOVERY & TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Sunday is primarily designated as a recovery day.

Activities may include:

  • Physical recovery

  • Athletic training and treatment

  • Mobility and stretching

  • Team-building activities

  • Leadership development

  • Community service

  • Team outings

  • Player meetings

  • Personal development

  • Optional individual recovery work

PHASE II — COMPETITION SEASON

October 18, 2027 – March 2028

Once the competitive season begins, BBI™ will transition from a fixed preseason schedule to a competition-based weekly schedule.

Practice and development times will be adjusted around home games, road games, travel, academic obligations, holidays, recovery requirements, and opponent preparation.

Standard Weekly Basketball Requirements

During a typical competition week, BBI™ will target:

3 Days — Team Practice

Team practices will emphasize offensive and defensive systems, opponent preparation, special situations, competitive play, and game planning.

2 Days — Conditioning

Conditioning sessions will maintain cardiovascular fitness, explosiveness, agility, and game conditioning while accounting for the physical demands of competition.

2 Days — Weight Training

In-season strength sessions will emphasize maintaining strength, injury prevention, mobility, explosiveness, and physical durability.

2 Days — Position-Specific Development

Guards, wings, forwards, and post players will receive specialized instruction based on positional responsibilities and individual development plans.

2 Days — Film Study

Film sessions may include:

  • Opponent scouting

  • Team film

  • Individual player film

  • Offensive evaluation

  • Defensive evaluation

  • Situational basketball

  • Player development analysis

These activities will overlap throughout the week. For example, a student-athlete may participate in weight training in the morning, academics during the day, film in the afternoon, and team practice later that day.

TENTATIVE IN-SEASON WEEK

MONDAY

Weight Training
Academics
Film Study
Team Practice

TUESDAY

Position-Specific Training
Academics
Team Practice

WEDNESDAY

Conditioning
Academics
Game / Competition / Recovery

THURSDAY

Weight Training
Academics
Film Study
Team Practice

FRIDAY

Position-Specific Training
Academics
Shooting / Game Preparation
Travel or Competition

SATURDAY

Conditioning, Shootaround, Competition, Travel, Community Programming, or Recovery depending upon the game schedule.

SUNDAY

Recovery / Team Building / Personal Development

SCHEDULING PHILOSOPHY

The BBI™ Academy schedule is intentionally demanding. The objective is not simply to provide more basketball activity, but to prepare student-athletes for the daily expectations of collegiate athletics.

Players will be expected to learn how to manage early-morning workouts, academics, meals, strength and conditioning, basketball practice, film study, travel, recovery, community responsibilities, and personal time.

The schedule will remain flexible enough to accommodate academics, games, travel, holiday breaks, recruiting opportunities, injuries, recovery needs, and special BBI™ programming.

BBI™ is preparing student-athletes not only to earn their next opportunity, but to be prepared for the structure, responsibility, and workload that comes with it.