London Lions will be amongst 44 other clubs to participate in the fifth season of the Basketball Champions League. The Lions will become the second BBL team to participate in the European competition, following Leicester Riders who competed two seasons ago. The final lineup was validated and confirmed by the Board of Basketball Champions League …
Great Britain Guard Conner Washington has returned to the Leicester Riders signing a two-year deal after spending last season in Europe. Conner is one of Riders’ most decorated players having won 10 trophies over 7 seasons in Leicestershire including 261 appearances. “We are thrilled to have Conner back. We are excited to see him in …
New anti-doping procedures put athlete safety first as sport resumes in the UK Safety and welfare of athletes at heart of changes to testing process UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is announcing today changes to its testing processes that will be in place as sport emerges from lockdown. UKAD Director of Operations, Pat Myhill said: “The safety …
The National Basketball Heritage Centre (NBHC) will be hosting a pop-up exhibition titled ‘Basketball Heritage and Nostalgia’ in conjunction with the Worcester Wolves vs Newcastle Eagles BBL fixture on Friday, January 31. The exhibition will be held in the Joel Richards Conference suite in University Arena and will be open prior to tip off from …
Great Britain’s men will take on Germany at the new home of the Newcastle Eagles next month. Coach Nate Reinking’s team will host their opponents in a EuroBasket 2021 qualifier at the Eagles Community Arena on Monday, February 24. The game comes three days after GB’s trip to Podgorica to face Montenegro in the opening game of their Group G campaign. It will take place at …
Armchair basketball fans have been given a boost with the news that the men’s and women’s British Basketball Cup Finals will be shown live on the BBC on Sunday 26 January. The two matches – representing the climax of one of the sport’s premier knockout competitions – will be available live on the BBC Sport …
Via UKAD: Basketball player Alfredie (AJ) Roberts has been suspended from all sport for a period of two years following an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). Mr Roberts provided a Sample In-Competition on 19 May 2019, following the British Basketball League Final between the London City Royals and Leicester Riders. Analysis of Mr Roberts’ Sample returned …
Via UKAD: Basketball player William Ohuaregbe, who was registered with London City Royals, has been suspended from all sport for a period of four years following an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). Mr Ohuaregbe provided a Sample In-Competition on 10 March 2019, following the British Basketball League Trophy Final between the London City Royals and London …
Great Britain fans will get the chance to see star forward Ovie Soko back on a basketball court this weekend. The star of Love Island hasn’t played since before he went on the TV show this summer. He was unable to feature in GB’s EuroBasket 2021 qualifiers in August because of his role in ITV’s …
Great Britain forward Ovie Soko has signed for BBL club London Lions. Soko, also known for his stint on Love Island, has more recently seen on TV screens as a Sky Sports basketball presenter. Soko said: “I’m excited to be back home, and help contribute to basketball back home where my love for the sport …
The 2019/20 British Basketball League (BBL), Cup, Trophy and Play-Off games will be free-to-view on the BBL’s dedicated YouTube channel this season. The season starts on Friday 20 September 2019 and in an unprecedented move for a top-tier UK professional sporting league – BBL games will be available for fans to view completely subscription and …
We are now taking accreditation applications for the 2019-20 British Basketball League season, via the online form found at www.bbl.org.uk/media-accreditation. The information submitted by all applicants will be subject to a robust review process and priority will be given to those with a track record of covering BBL, previous attendance and those working with our current …
