VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM
Our Story
The Virginia Neptunes Basketball Club is a professional basketball team founded in 2022 and is based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. A.J. Justis and Derek Floyd had the dream to create and bring a professional basketball team to the Hampton Roads Community to provide a platform for athletes to advance their careers that will allow them to play at the highest levels of basketball. The Virginia Neptunes Basketball organization is community oriented and believes that community involvement and partnership is integral to its success. The Virginia Neptunes Basketball organization is focused on player Exposure, cultivating Excellence, and career Elevation for its athletes!
🧠 The Vision Behind the Virginia Neptunes
The Virginia Neptunes Basketball Team is powered by vision, leadership, and a deep commitment to excellence — led by Owner Adrian "A.J." Justis II and Co-Owner Derek Floyd.
Together, A.J. and Derek bring more than business acumen to the table — they bring purpose. Their mission is clear: to build a professional basketball franchise that reflects the talent, pride, and power of Hampton Roads.
As lifelong believers in the power of sport to uplift communities, they have laid the foundation for an organization that values culture just as much as competition. From game day to grassroots, every decision made is designed to create long-term opportunity — for athletes, fans, partners, and the entire 757 region.
Driven by integrity and inspired by impact, Adrian "A.J." Justis II and Derek Floyd are more than team owners — they are builders of a movement. One team.
One city. One wave.
OWNER
ADRIAN "A.J." JUSTIS II
A.J. Justis is a businessman with an avid love for his family, community, and the game of basketball
Along with his passion for sports,
he also has a great passion for media and entertainment. He is the CEO of
Selah Productions LLC, a video production, photography, and podcast
production company. He’s also the co-founder of Trinity Entertainment, a film and
television production company.
A.J.’s passion for the community, business, and sports inspired him, along with his business partner Derek, to create the
Neptunes Basketball Club as a way to provide a platform for basketball players to
showcase their talents and take their gifts to the NBA, G-league, or overseas. His
ultimate goal with the Neptunes is to create a conduit of excellence,
professionalism, and progression for athletes within the basketball community of
Hampton Roads.
CO-OWNER
DEREK FLOYD
Derek Floyd is a business owner & media professional with experience in film and television. He co-owns Selah Productions, a media company that specializes in live-streaming production, photography, videography, logo reveals and editing.
Originally from Washington D.C., Derek found a passion for basketball growing up watching the Washington Wizards and having great experiences at the games. Now in Hampton, he wants to share his love for basketball in the community!