Evelyn Magley
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| Born | July 7, 1957 Kansas |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Occupation | Founder The Basketball League |
Evelyn Marie Magley (born July 7, 1957) is the first woman to own a professional sports league[1]. She founded The Basketball League (TBL), a professional basketball organization in 2019 at 60 years old with her husband, former NBA basketball player David Magley. Prior to TBL she was the Director of Community Engagement[2] for a professional basketball team in the National Basketball League of Canada.
In March 2023 Magley created The Basketball League Jr[3], a youth initiative, naming her grandsons Blake and Grant Gabou as CEO and President. She is outspoken in her faith as a Christian often mentioning TBL's motto as "Where the Sprit of The Game Lives"[4] in reference to empowering young athletes with financial literacy, community outreach, and life skills[5].
The Basketball League And Growth During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic The Basketball League tripled in size to 35 teams in 2021[6]. Lindy Waters III played on a TBL team during the pandemic eventually signing a contract with NBA Team[7] Oklahoma City Thunder. In April 2023 David Magley and Evelyn Magley announced the expansion of TBL[8] with the formation of Basketball Super League[9]. The Basketball Super League will have a longer season according to Magley allowing players more games in order to be seen by larger basketball leagues.[10]
Personal Life
Magley was born in Kansas and was a member of the first first girls track team at J.C. Harmon High School in Kansas City, a result of Title IX[11]. Magley was the first Black homecoming queen at J.C. Harmon High School[12]. She attended University of Kansas graduating with a double degree in Music Education and Music Therapy[13].
She is the mother of four college athletes including former tennis standout Jennifer Magley[14].
Evelyn Magley is a frequent keynote speaker[15] sharing on leadership and professional development.
References
- ↑ "Meet the First Black Woman to Own a Male Professional Sports League in the U.S." Black Enterprise. 2018-07-20. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ writer, Rand Stevens World sports. "TBL President predicts expansion and a strong market in Wenatchee". The Wenatchee World. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Magley, Jennifer. "My Kids Were Named CEO And President Of The Basketball League. Here's Why Youth Programs Should Consider C-Suite Titles". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ News, Texas Metro (2023-04-04). "FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN C.E.O. OF MEN'S PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE PUTS COMMUNITY FIRST". Texas Metro News. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN C.E.O. OF MEN'S PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE PUTS COMMUNITY FIRST". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Newsome, Randall (2021-03-12). "'Gr8 Comeback': Evelyn Magley makes history with 'The Basketball League'". WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Patrick, Joseph (2022-02-15). "Waters Could Be OKC Thunder's Secret Weapon, Says TBL Prexy". International Business Times. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "New Basketball Super League branded as best on continent outside NBA". therecord.com. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "The Basketball League Eyes Expansion in Ontario and Atlantic Canada". CKDR. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "The Basketball Super League is born". boxscorenews.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Bembry, Jerry (2021-03-25). "Behind Evelyn Magley's vision for The Basketball League". Andscape. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Heitger-Ewing, Christy (2022-02-19). "Meet Evelyn Magley, CEO of The Basketball League". Towne Post Network - Local Business Directory. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Connor, Brittany (2021-04-06). "Springing Into Sports — Student Intern Highlights". Sport Management Program at the University of Kansas. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ News, A. B. C. "Black Women Rank High in College Tennis". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Basketball League CEO Talks Leadership To KYLA Graduates". timesuniononline.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
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