Announcements:

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Tommy Nunez Sr.  , Jack Madden

This 2026 season has "called home" two famous NBA Referees

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Tommy Nunez Sr. NBA Referee

I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of a very dear friend & colleague, Tommy Nunez, Sr. Tommy was a legendary NBA referee who was the league's 1st Hispanic NBA Referee. He was always kind, genuine, gracious, clever, comedic and especially humble above all.

He organized the Tommy Nuñez National Hispanic Basketball Classic, an annual tournament in Arizona that brought Latino players and referees together and raised money for youth scholarships.


Tommy, was a great speaker. He represented his Mexican-American culture to all groups including our nation's indigenous population. He authored his own book which demonstrated that despite adversity and challenges he faced throughout his young life,  he found pathways to overcome his obstacles that led to his  success.


Later in my officiating career Tommy had me accompany him to perform officiating clinics to the FIBA's Euroleague's staff of officials under the guidance of their Supervisor, Miguelo Betancor & the support of their FIBA Europe Secty  General, Nar Zanolin. 


I will miss my friend deeply. He brought joy, smiles, laughs and officiating guidance to me and others. In my heart and  mind, Tommy Nunez is an NBA Hall of Fame individual especially n being the first Hispanic to referee our greatest players in the world and did this feat for 30 years. RIP Tommy - love  you much. RN

Please learn more about Tommy Sr. below:

https://www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com/

obituaries/thomas-nunez

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Jack Madden NBA Referee

I am furter saddened to learn that longtime NBA and ABA referee Jack Madden passed away at the age of 90. A highly respected and legendary figure in basketball officiating, Madden was known for his commanding presence on the court and officiated numerous All-Star Games and NBA Finals series during his career. Though I only worked with Jack a couple of times early in my career as he was in another group, his manner was consistent, commanding, and noticeably  highly respected by players and coaches alike. 

Please learn more about Jack below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Madden.

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II. BSL / TBL '25-'26 Tryout Camp

Pro-Officiating Tryout Camp 

ProActive Officiating &  Nunn Better Referees 

Jan 30,..Jan 31 ...Feb 1


 ... COMPLETED ... 


ronnie@nunbetterrefs.com ... text or call: 646-825-0281

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2025 - 2026  NBR Season

The Basketball League  (TBL)

&

Basketball Super League (BSL)  

 ... a Curriculum & Practicum 

Program Experience 

Program A 

Be an NBR TDII  Program "Member" 

as a BSL / TBL / Pro League Official

TDII  is a: 

Training, 

Developmental, 

Instructional, 

Initiative

experience that includes these & other subjects:

Program B

II . NBR Advanced Apprentice Program:

Program includes: 

pursuit of selection to D I, II, III Conferences

Program C

Summer Camp

NBR  Lifetime Performance 

Showcase  Camp  (NYC) 

... August  (14, 15, 16)

Agenda

Friday Aug 14 

 6:00pm - 7:00pm 

... On-Floor Mechanics Session

7:00pm - 9:30pm 

... Classroom Session & Prep

Saturday - Aug 15

... 8:00am - 8:00pm  - Games

Sunday - Aug 16

... 8:00am - 5:00pm  - Games

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Instruction & guidance for:

Pro, College,  Hgh school  

Officiating competitions.

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Camp Fee: 

NBR / Non-TDII Member Campers - $100

NBR Discounted TDII Fee for Campers:



Select your NBR payment fee:

to...ronnie@nunnbetterrefs.com

  or submit a: Bank Check to:


Ronnie Nunn Enterprises LLC

PO Box 2782 , 

Danbury CT 06810


if interested : Click on:

ronnie@nunnbetterrefs.com 

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REGISTRATION HERE

Click ABOVE  ^ to Register for camp 

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NBR ANNOUNCEMENTS (add'l) 

As the CEO of NunnBetterRefs (NBR),  I am pleased to announce our 2nd NBR Official to be appointed to the professional basketball league titled, the National Basketball League of Australia (NBL) for their 2025-26 season.

I remain continually grateful to be associated with the NBL Australia and their Director of Officials for allowing me to target and present officials of the NBR for potential candidacy as an import official to this prestigious professional basketball league.  

Ken Arrick, a current NBL appointee follows Ken Widgeon, now beginning his 3rd NBL season.  

The NBR is a "hands-on" classwork & practicum program for working higher level Colleges & Pro, TBL / BSL, etc games. 

  (The Basketball League (TBL-USA)  ... & ...  (The Basketball Super League (BSL - Canada).

We are please to include NBA scouts, Al Battista and former NBA Scout, Sampson Brue ot monitor & interact with NBR Officials where they also offer opinions / guidance and identifying officials who apopear able to work pro basketball. 

Congratulations again to the NBR's two recent import appointee Officials to the NBL Australia's Officiating staff. 

Their success will continue to provide opportunities to future prospects associated with the NunnBetterRefs Training, Development, Instructional Initiative (TDII) coupled with attending NBR.

Thanks!

Ronnie Nunn

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III. Summer Camps 

(1) Proactive & NBR Camps 

for: BSL, TBL

- Las Vegas: June 2026 - TBD

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(2) NBR Summer Camp

for: NBL, BSL, TBL

2026 Lifetime Performance 

Showcase Tournament 

New York, NY : August ( 14,15,16 ) 

Please Register below:

REGISTRATION HERE

(1) Click ABOVE  ^ to Register for camp 

(2) Then click to Jot Form as it appears below

 https://form.jotform.com/90174353892159.

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Please Register below:

REGISTRATION HERE

Click ABOVE  ^ to Register for camp 

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