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Monthly Newsletter | May 2026
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What's happening, Burlington Basketball Fans?!
We’re sorry about the wait regarding our newsletter. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to build our organization from the ground up.
Nonetheless, we’re excited to connect once again with some huge updates!
We have exciting news around sponsorships, upcoming Revolution basketball events, and the moment everyone’s been waiting for: the announcement of our coaching staff.
Let's get into it!
New Partnerships
The Revolution family continues to expand.
We’re ecstatic to officially announce a proud partnership with NSN Sports Network. NSN will broadcast all of our home games this upcoming season free of charge through their website.
Yup, you read that right… FREE OF CHARGE!
So no sweat if you can’t lock down tickets for our season opener.
You’ll be able to stream the game from the comfort of your home.
We’ve also partnered with Priority Auto to run a radio ad on 98.9 WOKO, so keep your ears open for that ad on your commute.
Thanks so much to NSN, Priority Auto, and all of our other sponsors:
- The Windjammer at Best Western
- Domino's Pizza — Essex, South Burlington, Burlington, and Colchester locations
- Priority Auto
- Little Explorers Daycare
We’re extremely grateful for your support.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Reach out, and we’ll connect.
Men’s League Updates — Spring and Summer
The Revolution Men's League is back and in full swing this spring.
The competition has been electric: buzzer beaters, 50-point performances, and dazzling dunks are just a snapshot of what the league has brought this time around. And, as always, the community and camaraderie are stronger than ever.
We’ll close out our spring league with playoffs on the weekend of June 20th and 21st.
Make sure to show up for our guys in person at Edmunds Middle School, or online using our Facebook live stream.
Didn’t get into the spring league?
No worries. Sign-ups for the summer league have begun.
But act fast! 40 out of 64 spots are already full.
The league kicks off on June 28th, so reach out to Andy Bousono ASAP if you want in on the summer league action.
Vergennes Tournament — May 23rd and 24th
Our second tournament of the spring is set for action this weekend: May 23rd and 24th at Vergennes High School.
The tournament features defending champs, Revolution Basketball, and last tournament’s MVP, Mahlik Franklin.
It’ll be a high-flying, show-stopping, dime-dropping slate of games and talent, so tune in, either in person or online via Facebook live stream.
The Announcement You’ve All Been Waiting For
We're thrilled to announce the hiring of our ELITE coaching staff:
BJ Robertson and Greg “Binky” Davis.
BJ is the man, myth, and legend of Burlington basketball.
Not only was he a local phenom who dazzled spectators in high school and later at Saint Michael’s College as a 1,000+ point scorer, but he has also given back to the community in the past several years, coaching at Burlington High School and leading them to a state championship in 2025. He’s also the founder of Blueprint Basketball, one of the most respected AAU programs in the entire state.
Greg “Binky” Davis is another household name in Vermont basketball.
Greg was a four-year letterman at Johnson State University and a standout point guard known for his tenacity, basketball IQ, and ability to keep cool under pressure. He has brought those attributes to the coaching realm as he has been a successful girls' basketball coach at Lamoille High School and with Blueprint.
Let’s give it up for BJ and Binky as they lead the way for our inaugural season.
Stay Connected
The Revolution is just getting started.
Every week, this community gets stronger, and we're grateful to have you along for the ride.
Follow us on social media and check our website for updates, sign-ups, and all the latest news:
GoFundMe — Support the Revolution
Be the Heartbeat.
— The Burlington Revolution
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The Origins of Revolution Basketball
The Burlington Revolution began as a simple dream—a dream to fulfill a need seen by founder Andy Bousono. In 2014, just one year after Bousono graduated from Johnson State, he recognized the need for competitive men’s basketball in Vermont. A place for real basketball junkies who craved competition to not only showcase, but also continue to develop their skillset. In lieu of that need, Revolution basketball was born.
Revolution started as a pop-up tournament style that attracted former professional talent such as local legend BJ Roberston, Tyrone Conley, Chris Cayole, and Mike Trimboli. It has also seen recent talent such as Colton Huestis and Kam Farris.
Due to the popularity of the tournament style, a new idea hatched in Bousono’s mind.
The Birth Of Revolution Men's League
What if he created a Revolution League?
Lo and behold, in the year of 2017 the Revolution brand launched its first men’s league. Its success can be noted for its draft-style that prevents teams from being lopsided, therefore, ensuring competitive games week in and week out. Some players have even quoted it as being the highlight of their week.
“The thing that makes Revolution basketball so special is that it’s like a huge brotherhood. I have made so many friends and brothers over the past 2 years that I’ve been in the league.” -Stanley Salley
With limited access to basketball, Revolution has been a mainstay.
Players drive far and wide to congregate in Burlington. Some players drive from Middlebury, others from Barre and Montpelier, and others have even come from out of state to attend weekly games.
It just goes to show how vital Revolution is in the Vermont basketball world.
However, their impact is not just with adults.
The Expansion of Revolution's Offerings
In 2023, Revolution created a new offering,
Revolution - in partnership with Blueprint Basketball - created the Future League, a league specifically for high school players to sharpen and improve their skillset before their winter season. It has been highly touted as a league where players develop confidence and poise.
“Colin had his first game of the season this week and it was very clear that playing in your league helped him play tough defense and shoot under pressure. He is excited to return again this summer” -Supporting mother
The league has been a massive success for the past several years, and due to Bousono’s basketball addiction and mind, he has since hatched a new idea.
The Burlington Revolution.
The Vision for the Burlington Revolution
The Burlington Revolution has come on the heels of the success of the Vermont Frost Heaves, a once dominant force in the semi-professional league, the American Basketball Association (ABA).
The purpose of bringing the Burlington Revolution to light is to allow local talent to demonstrate their skills and prowess in front of their hometown fans and turn their dreams of becoming professional basketball players into a reality. The Burlington Revolution will serve as a feeder for local high school and college players to have an opportunity to play at a high-level and advance
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February 2026 Newsletter
What’s happening, Burlington Basketball Fans!
Welcome to the first edition of the Burlington Revolution’s Monthly Newsletter.
The purpose of this newsletter is to update you on:
- Behind-the-scenes developments
- Community involvement events
- Revolution Basketball offerings
And much more as we start to inch closer to our launch in October 2026.
With that said, here are our updates for January!
Team Launch (and Social Media Links)
On January 1st of 2026, we officially broke the news about the Burlington Revolution.
This fall, we’ll begin our first season in the American Basketball Association (ABA) in October 2026. Lucky for us, we’ll play our home games in the new Burlington High School Gymnasium once the renovations are complete.
We hope you’re as excited as we are to bring basketball to one of the best basketball communities in the state!
We also launched our website and social media channels, so check us out at the links below!
But that’s not all we’ve been up to…
The Battle of “Burlington”
On January 3rd, we attended the Battle for Burlington game at South Burlington High School.
We were extremely grateful for the soft launch in the community, but we were even more grateful for the brilliant basketball game we witnessed. Although it was early in the season, it potentially could be the game of the year in all of Vermont basketball.
It was a back-and-forth affair, both teams refusing to back down throughout the entire afternoon, and Burlington walked away victorious, 76-75 in overtime.
That game got us fired up to sharpen our skills.
Private Player Runs
On January 10th, we hosted our first private player run.
This run and future runs are reserved for the best of the best basketball players in the State of Vermont. They’re highly structured and competitive, while emulating what a real ABA game would look like and feel like.
Since then, over 30 different players have attended these runs.
Each week, the competition and passion only get stronger.
And that’s not all that’s getting stronger.
Fundraising Campaign
When we announced our launch, we asked for a bit of help to secure capital for a strong start to our season, and we were overwhelmed by the response!
Thanks to our strong community, we were able to raise nearly $4,000 in fundraising to help kickstart our journey. We’ve also secured a couple of wonderful sponsors. Announcement coming soon!
We can’t thank you all enough, and if you’re feeling called to help support us, you can still donate to our GoFundMe below:
Support the Launch of the Burlington Revolution
And now, for our final updates…
Future Revolution Basketball Offerings
Due to the nature of the kickstart, there are no current offerings for Revolution Basketball.
But that doesn’t mean there won’t be opportunities in the future.
Circle your calendars for another launch of the Revolution Men’s League, starting this March 29th. Sign up ASAP because spots are already filling up.
There’s also another upcoming opportunity to showcase your skillset.
At Middlebury Recreational Center on April 11th and 12th, there will be the storied Revolution Basketball Tournament. Gather your team and be ready to compete to see who takes home the trophy.
Sign up today to secure your spot!