Alternative Titles: Codiaeum variegatum, variegated laurel. Croton, also called Variegated Laurel, (Codiaeum variegatum), colourful-leaved plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Its numerous varieties of shrubs or small trees with brilliantly coloured, glossy, leathery leaves are much grown as potted plants. Native to Malaysia and the Pacific, the trees reach a height of about 6 m (20 feet).
Ice Cube partnered with entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz to start the league for former professional players over the age of 30. It is expected to start play on June 24 with Chauncey Billups, Rashard Lewis and Kenyon Martin among the former NBA stars already committed to the league.
College basketball as well as High School basketball usually starts mid November, with most High School tryouts starting around Halloween or a little before. NBA basketball regular season starts late October with the preseason starting late September or early October. The NBA season has been starting sooner to reduce the number of back to back games as well as 3 games in 4 nights so players are move rested and healthy for games. That depends upon the level of basketball.