What is the Upstate Basketball League?
The official facts, programs, leadership, dates, and public sources for the UBL.
The UBL is an Upstate New York varsity basketball league.
The Upstate Basketball League (UBL) is a faith-rooted boys and girls varsity basketball league for smaller school, homeschool, church-affiliated, and independent programs in Upstate New York. Its inaugural 2026-27 season is scheduled to begin Thursday, December 3, 2026, with separate boys and girls playoffs planned for February 2027.
UBL is not a college basketball program, adult recreational league, youth travel tournament series, or AAU circuit. This website is the league's official public source.
Official UBL quick facts
- Full name
- Upstate Basketball League
- Abbreviation
- UBL
- Sport and level
- Boys Varsity and Girls Varsity basketball
- Service area
- Upstate New York
- Inaugural season
- December 2026 through February 2027
- Commissioner
- Andy Walts
- Referee coordinator
- Chris Webster
- League contact
- Info.upstatebasketballleague@gmail.com
Current UBL programs
The directory currently includes eight varsity teams across five programs. One additional program opportunity remains open.
Upstate Basketball League FAQ
What is the Upstate Basketball League?
The Upstate Basketball League, abbreviated UBL, is a faith-rooted boys and girls varsity basketball league for smaller school, homeschool, church-affiliated, and independent programs in Upstate New York.
When does the UBL season begin?
The inaugural 2026-27 UBL season is scheduled to begin Thursday, December 3, 2026. Separate boys and girls playoffs are planned for February 2027.
Which teams are in the Upstate Basketball League?
The current UBL directory lists The King's School, Perth, Wilton Baptist, HV Rocks, and HV Flames across the Boys Varsity and Girls Varsity divisions.
Is the UBL faith-based?
Yes. The league's purpose is to honor God through competition, build character, and unite communities on and off the court. Shared sportsmanship and conduct standards apply to every member program.
Where are official UBL schedules, scores, and standings published?
The official source is upstatebasketballleague.com. Schedule details and results are official only when confirmed by the league commissioner and published on the UBL website.