Doing good, but doing it greater...

During the United Men's Basketball League (semi-professional season), from March through May, most Saturdays with the Georgia Spartans are special. The team finished in 2nd place overall as their championship run falls a few points short. However, the impact they make off the court creates winning situations for all. On Saturday, June 12th, the team is a key sponsor for the DeKalb Fitness Challenge in partnership with Commissioner Larry Johnson (at 2771 Columbia Drive in Dec

During the regular season, the Georgia Spartans (9-1) and Atlanta Legends (8-2) are the United Men's Basketball League's (semi-professional basketball) top 2 teams. The Legends' only losses are by a combined 12 points to the Spartans, and the Spartans are a mere 3 point loss from being undefeated. Meeting for the 3rd time this season, the 2 heavyweights of the league seemingly are heading for another close matchup to see who wins the league title. And true to form, the Lege

On Saturday, May 15th, the Georgia Spartans and Atlanta Legends resumed their rivalry in setting the tone for the United Men's Basketball League (semi-professional basketball). Both teams enter the last game of the regular season with 8-1 records (the Legends' only loss is to the Georgia Spartans - click HERE to find out more) and have plenty at stake going into the game beyond bragging rights. For the Spartans, a win means the top overall top seed in the #UMBLHoops playoff

While regular season play in the United Men's Basketball League winds down this Saturday, May 15th, there's still plenty to play for. A few teams are focused on locking down playoff spots or closing out their regular season on a positive note. However, for the top-2 teams in #UMBLHoops, there's a little more at stake. Both the Georgia Spartans and Atlanta Legends enter the weekend as co-leaders of the semi-professional league (both teams have an 8-1 record). The Legends' on

As a competitor, nobody likes to lose. It's said you either win or learn a lesson; after their 3 point loss on May 1st (their first loss of the year), the Georgia Spartans look to apply what they learn in today's (May 8th) matchup against the Strong Rox Steppers. With regular season play in the semi-professional United Men's Basketball League (#UMBLHoops) winding down, it's about closing out on a positive and positioning for the post-season. And as an added bonus, the team

Last Saturday, the semi-professional basketball United Men's Basketball League (#UMBLHoops) leading Georgia Spartans experience a first of the season. It happens to be their first loss of the year by a 3 point margin to the Atlanta Defenders (click HERE for last week's preview). At 7-1, the team is still at the top of the league, but with a handful of regular season games along with other teams and the playoffs lurking, the team looks to get back to their winning formula of

Last Saturday, the Georgia Spartans survived a scare to their undefeated season with a hard fought 82-79 win (click HERE for the recap). This Saturday, May 1st, they'll face another test in semi-professional basketball via the United Men's Basketball League (#UMBLHoops). On Saturday, May 1st, at 2:30pm in Stockbridge, GA (Light of the World located at 5883 Highway 155 North), they'll put their 7-0 record to yet another test. The Atlanta Defenders come calling and look to sn

The United Men's Basketball League (#UMBLHoops) is home to some great semi-professional basketball action. At 6-0 entering today's game, the Georgia Spartans are leading the pack as the league's only unbeaten team. Entering their tilt with the Scorpions, it seems as long at the team adheres to its winning formula of a sound offense and a hard-nosed defense, they should be in position for another win. In the first quarter, the team's flow is extremely fluid. With a blend of

The Georgia Spartans semi-professional basketball team continues to set the pace for the United Men's Basketball League. Coming off last Saturday's 80-59 win over the Black Ice Warriors, they remain the league's only undefeated team (6-0). A hallmark of their winning ways in #UMBLHoops action consists of the following: a versatile offense, a hard-nosed defense, and sound team chemistry. In playing for each other, they are focused in having a sound regular season and beyond

This Saturday, April 10th, at 4pm (at the Atlanta Jewish Academy located on 5200 Northland Drive in Atlanta), the United Men's Basketball League leading Georgia Spartans are facing their toughest challenge of their semi-professional basketball season. The team is off to a 4-0 start thanks to a high octane offense, hard-driven defense, and outstanding team chemistry and teamwork. They'll square off against the only other undefeated team in #UMBLHoops play, the Atlanta Legend