C.U.B.A Foundation
The Check Up Basketball Association was founded in 2021 by CEO Rich Brown. We believe that basketball is the number one global sport and it is the most accessible sport and every child from the day they start playing basketball will play one on one. Almost every player in fact plays one vs. one before they ever play five vs. five. Many times coaches frown upon one on one players in a team setting preaching the we before me method. Here at the C.U.B.A we are looking to highlight and glorify the individual art of being able to score and defend at a high level. One on one and five on five are two completely different games, both should be able to be showcased on a high level. Most of the memorable highlights are one on one highlights and we are looking to showcase the most talented one on one players in the world. Our ultimate vision is to one day have one vs. one basketball represented in the olympics with each country having their own team full of the greatest one on one players in the world. We believe the Check Up Basketball Association will be the beginning of a historic one on one basketball movement all around the world.
Meet the CEO
Rich Brown
Rich playing in Australia
Brown is a former Bellport High School graduate who is currently a professional basketball player overseas. Rich gives back a great deal to his community in Bellport, New York by running various basketball camps and clinics for the youth in hopes to inspire the kids to rise through adversity and always work hard as anything is truly possible with Brown himself being living proof. As a troubled student who as a freshman in high school failed every course, Rich overcame his struggles to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from SUNY College at Old Westbury with his self- proclaimed DDDS formula which stands for Determination Desire Dedication Success. In 2014, Rich achieved his lifelong dream of playing professional basketball internationally and also launching his first business, All About Ball. All About Ball started as a local brand in which he sold apparel and ran camps & clinics as well as men’s leagues. What started in 2014 with 13 kids has now blossomed in 2022 to over 450 kids that have passed through the All About Ball program with many going on to college to excel. In 2015 Rich partnered with an overseas manufacturing company and launched a sneaker line “RB1”which sold out over 10,000 pairs produced. In 2016 Rich launched the Rich Brown Academy which is both an academic and athletic program that tutors students as well as trains them for athletic performance. Rich has been playing overseas for the last 8 years in 3 different countries (Spain, Australia, Costa Rica) and has launched successful programs in each country he’s played in. In 2018 Rich was named an Athletic Director at Campestre High School in Costa Rica and was vital to the schools academic and athletic performance. In 2020 Rich launched a streaming company The Give Back Network Inc. The Give Back Network was created to give back and spread love to the community by providing healthy, educational and entertaining content and the free streaming site will now be the official partner and provider for all future AAB sporting events. The Check Up Basketball Association will be the premiere one on one professional basketball league in the world adding to the list of successful projects launched by CEO Rich Brown
Meet the Treasurer
Linda Brown
Linda Brown is a lifelong Suffolk County resident who has dedicated her life to serving others both through her Union advocacy and involvement in various groups and organizations locally. She is the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at her hometown church and a well-known and respected member of her community. Linda has conducted treasurer training for all newly elected unit officers, coordinated retirement training seminars, and also organized educational workshops for AME members. She is also responsible for enforcing timely financial reporting and compliance which is critical to ensuring the successful forward motion of our Union. Linda is also the current Treasurer of the Suffolk County Deferred Compensation Board, and the AME representative on the Suffolk County (401 A) Plan Board. Linda brings a world of experience to the C.U.B.A team and will serve as a tremendous asset to the overall growth and success of our league.