The Vipers pro men's basketball team competes on pro level and requires players to play in other countries to get familiar. T ... he Vipers Pro Basketball team is also a franchise affiliate of the American Basketball Association. If you remember Julius Erving with the Red, White and Blue Ball? - You remember the ABA - The Vipers was established in 2014 and is owned and operated by one of the youngest female team owners in the league (RJ White). The Vipers are creating quite a buzz in Lake County, IL by creating a family fun, environment, that is affordable and entertaining. Our mission is to cultivate our players with the necessary skills to be better athletes, men, community leaders and families. We expect our players to use the benefits of our program to help expand their game, mind and leadership. Players receive the utmost exposure and have plenty opportunity if applied correctly to go to the next level to play. Our mission is as follows • Create a Fun and Friendly Child and the Adult environment through the entertainment of basketball. • We are 100% committed to Player Development • We will build each players confidence and self-esteem through practice and competition. • In addition to the fundamentals of basketball, we will teach players to play the game the "RIGHT WAY" and that hard work and dedication can develop results • We will teach sportsmanship and Values such as loyalty, integrity and hard work • We will educate players on the importance giving back to the community. • Each player in this program will conduct their selves with the highest level of professionalism and show our children of the community that it is okay to exhibit greatness, to maximise education, to always be drug-free, and bullying is never ok. If you are interested in becoming a player, sponsor, employee or fan inquires. Please contact us at (224) 678-3009 Go Vipers! read more