CHAMPIONING IMPACT ON AND OFF THE COURT
Lakeland Basketball Association was founded with a clear purpose: to create an organized, high-level basketball environment where the love of the game meets structure, discipline, and community impact.
For athletes aged 17 and older, basketball becomes a platform to develop character, accountability, and leadership—both on and off the court.
Our programs—ranging from organized tournaments to community-driven leagues—are designed to challenge athletes mentally and physically within a structured, non-professional environment.
While certified officials are scheduled whenever available, our priority remains access, organization, and purposeful competition, ensuring every game contributes to growth, not profit.
Lakeland Basketball Association is not a professional or semi-professional league.
LEADERSHIP & PURPOSE
Guided by professionals from collegiate and competitive backgrounds, Lakeland Basketball Association is committed to creating an elite environment where high-level competition serves as a catalyst for community growth and athletic excellence.
JONATHAN "JJ" VAZQUEZ
Commissioner & President
LUIS LEON
Accountant by profession and competitor by nature, JJ brings a rare combination of structured leadership and real basketball experience. His background includes organized competitive leagues and collegiate environments, shaping an approach focused on discipline, accountability, and organized high-level basketball with purpose.
Vice-President
Leon brings a player-informed perspective shaped by years of street basketball alongside high-level athletes. As Vice President and accounting professional, he contributes seasoned leadership grounded in real-world experience, reinforcing the Association’s focus on fairness, structure, and sound decision-making.