After an impressive 2–1 inaugural season, the Duluth Express are preparing to return as one of the anticipated contenders for the 2027 United States Basketball Championship. The team is now seeking additional players through the USBNsi Player Market to complete its championship roster.
DULUTH, GEORGIA — The Duluth Express are officially preparing for their second season of professional basketball, bringing renewed expectations, championship ambitions, and an opportunity for talented basketball players to become part of the team's future.
Representing Duluth, Georgia, and the greater Gwinnett County community, the Express will return to competition in the 2027 United States Basketball Championship (USBC), operated by the United States Basketball Network (USBN).
Following a competitive inaugural campaign in which the Express finished with a 2–1 record, the organization is looking to build on its successful start and establish itself among the leading contenders for the 2027 USBC championship.
The message entering the new season is simple: The Duluth Express are returning to compete for a championship.
A Strong First Season Provides the Foundation
The Duluth Express made an immediate competitive impression during their first season, finishing with two victories against just one defeat.
Although the inaugural schedule was brief, the Express demonstrated their ability to compete and established themselves as one of the league's most competitive teams.
That early success provides a foundation for the organization's second season.
For the Express, the objective is not simply to repeat their previous performance. The goal is to build a deeper, stronger, and more complete basketball team capable of competing throughout the expanded 2027 championship schedule.
With a winning record already behind them, the Express enter their preparations with confidence, experience, and the ambition to take the next step.
The organization expects to be among the teams competing for the 2027 United States Basketball Championship.
But championship expectations must ultimately be earned on the basketball court.
The Road to the 2027 United States Basketball Championship
The 2027 USBC Champion League will bring together six professional basketball organizations competing under the United States Basketball Network:
- Augusta Groove — Augusta, Georgia
- Duluth Express — Duluth, Georgia
- Georgia Kangaroos — Canton, Georgia
- North Cobb Aviators — North Cobb, Georgia
- Stone Mountain Titans — Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Team USBN — United States Basketball Network
The championship is designed to provide a competitive professional basketball platform outside the NBA while creating new opportunities for players, teams, businesses, and local communities.
The upcoming season represents an important step forward for both the Express and the USBN's growing professional basketball system.
Unlike the Express's three-game inaugural campaign, the 2027 USBC Champion League is scheduled around a 20-game season for each team.
The increased competition makes roster depth, player availability, chemistry, and consistency particularly important.
For the Duluth Express, the opportunity is clear: build on the momentum of their first season and compete for the championship over a complete season.
Duluth Express Looking for Players to Complete 2027 Roster
As preparations continue, the Duluth Express are actively looking for additional basketball talent to complete their 2027 roster.
The organization is utilizing the USBNsi Player Market, the United States Basketball Network's basketball scouting, recruiting, and player evaluation platform.
The USBNsi Player Market allows available basketball players to create professional profiles and present their experience, skills, accomplishments, and game film for consideration by USBN and its participating teams.
Rather than requiring prospective players to rely exclusively on traditional tryouts, combines, or personal connections to get noticed, USBNsi provides a centralized way for basketball talent to become visible to the organization's player evaluation process.
Players interested in joining the Duluth Express are encouraged to create or update their free USBNsi Player Profile.
A complete profile should include accurate information about playing position, height, basketball experience, previous teams or schools, game film, availability, and contact information.
The more complete the profile, the better prepared USBN is to evaluate a player's experience and potential fit with the Express or another participating USBC team.
Creating a USBNsi Player Profile is free. A paid tryout or combine is not required to submit a profile for consideration.
Player registration does not guarantee selection, a contract, or placement on a team. Every player must earn consideration based on qualifications, team needs, and the evaluation process.
For post-college basketball players and available free agents who are serious about continuing their basketball careers, this is an opportunity to make their abilities known.
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Players can also learn more about the recruiting and evaluation process through the USBNsi Player Market.
Professional Basketball Returns to Duluth and Gwinnett County
The return of the Duluth Express represents another opportunity for basketball fans across Duluth, Gwinnett County, and the greater Atlanta metropolitan area to connect with professional basketball in their community.
The Express are working to build more than a competitive roster. The organization wants to build a team that local basketball fans can follow, support, and take pride in representing their community.
The 2027 season will bring opportunities for fans to follow roster announcements, player signings, team developments, and the pursuit of the United States Basketball Championship.
The current league schedule has the Duluth Express opening their 2027 campaign against the North Cobb Aviators on Sunday, May 30, 2027, with the Express designated as the home team.
Fans are encouraged to follow official USBN and Duluth Express announcements for updated game information, venues, ticket availability, and other developments as the season approaches.
All Aboard: The Express Are Building for 2027
A 2–1 first season showed the Duluth Express could compete.
The second season presents the opportunity to accomplish something bigger.
With championship ambitions, a growing professional basketball platform behind them, and additional players being evaluated through the USBNsi Player Market, the Express are preparing to take another step forward.
For players seeking their next basketball opportunity, the time to complete a USBNsi Player Profile is now.
For basketball fans in Duluth and Gwinnett County, a new chapter of professional basketball is approaching.
And for the Duluth Express, the destination is clear.
The 2027 United States Basketball Championship.
ALL ABOARD. THIS IS THE DULUTH EXPRESS.
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