About
Established in 1977, the Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC) has evolved into one of the most prestigious amateur basketball programs in the country. Founded by Head Coach Leo Papile, whose basketball career has spanned over 40 years as a Coach and Executive; including the NBA (Boston Celtics, 1997-2012, LA Clippers, 2015), NCAA Division I (Boston University, 1979-81, Cleveland State, 1984-87), the CBA (Quincy Chiefs, 1977-78, Maine Lumberjacks, 1981-83) and USA Basketball in 2012. The BABC has produced 17 NBA Players, 12 McDonald’s All Americans, one NBA Head Coach, 211 NCAA scholarship athletes, has captured a remarkable 26 National Championships and 112 Gold Medals as of 2015 in the NEAAU.
The BABC strives to be a leader in the Boston basketball community and hosts five of the areas most prestigious events. Each June, the club hosts the time-honored Boston Shootout, carrying on a 44 year tradition started by the Boys and Girls Club of Boston. The event consists of elite regional boys travel teams.
Our Mission
At the BABC, our mission is to enhance the lives of the Greater Boston youth through basketball, academic support, mentoring, charitable contribution and community engagement. We train, empower and coach young men to compete against other elite athletes, regionally and around the globe. Our program is designed for development, goal achievement and a path to professional success. The core values of the BABC are Family, Education and Team. When followed in that order, we manifest a lifestyle of wins.