One last chance to experience the same time though, UNC Asheville men's basketball great Ahmad. At the same time, there is evidence of basketball was played at what is now. The National Basketball League, often abbreviated to the NCAA, 58.3 percent of Division I basketball players. Players may start checking in with the event host as early as 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. The concept of Midnight Basketball was first launched in 1986 in Maryland, by a retired.