Earlier this year, local basketball coach Eric Walker was given the green light in forming an American Basketball Association team in Roanoke. Over the past few months, the team has held tryouts throughout the region, including ones in Danville and Harrisonburg. 

From the high school level to local colleges, there are plenty of opportunities to excel. But now one group is offering an opportunity to play at the professional level. 

"The vision and idea have been brewing for a few years now," said team President Jeff Garner.