LAKE MARY, FL, February 13, 2023) – The Florida Basketball Association (FBA) has approved the Kissimmee Lambs as a new expansion team for the upcoming 2023 season.
The Lambs are owned by the IBCK Educational Center, a private school in Kissimmee, Florida led by Edgar Vasquez and Benjamin Gonzalez.
Edgar A. Vasquez, one of the school’s top administrators and pastors, is also a Pastor at Central Baptist Church of Kissimmee. He received his BA and MA at Florida Christian University and has a background in construction and finance as well as a love of basketball.
Benjamin Gonzalez is an Electrical Engineer by trade and is the Administrative Director overseeing daily operations. He attended the Institute of Technology and the University of Puerto Rico where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Later he completed his BA degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Turabo, PR.
“We’ve been very strategic with FBA growth” said Greg Kite, Commissioner of the FBA. “It’s always quality over quantity for us. We are not in a hurry to be the largest minor league in the United States. Mr. Vasquez and Mr. Gonzalez checked several boxes in terms of what we are looking for from new team owners, and our collaboration of vision and resources will bring significant benefits to all parties.”
Vasquez also helps lead the Venezuela Basketball League, an initiative promoting camaraderie and integration of players, both amateur and professional, who do not have the opportunity to play in Venezuela due to the political and humanitarian crisis that exists in the country.
“Adding international partners and ownership groups is an important critical next step in terms of the FBA’s vision,” said Kite. “We of course want our players to reach the highest echelon of playing in the NBA, but we know that playing internationally is a more likely, practical destination for most of our players.”
“The FBA’s passion for the sport, its desire to include raw talent waiting to be discovered and their over 10 years of longevity and excellence in the basketball community resonated with IBCK Lamb’s values and ethical standards,” said Gonzalez. “We’re excited to collaborate with our FBA partners, further enhance the league’s connection to the Hispanic community, and help propel talent both within the US and Venezuela into the professional arena.”
The Lambs will officially begin play during the 2023 FBA season. For more information, visit www.thefba.com or email Edgar Vasquez at vasquez71979@gmail.com or Ben Gonzalez at ben.gonzalez.1212@gmail.com.
About the FBA: The FBA is a Florida-based professional basketball league providing a development, branding and exposure platform for athletes, referees and other individuals seeking to enhance their professional basketball careers. For more information, please visit www.thefba.com.
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