Chema Buceta’s Women’s National Team broke the hearts of hosts Slovenia in today’s EuroBasket opener as GB roared to an incredible comeback win at the Stozice Arena. After trailing by as many as 18 points in the first half, Great Britain came back to win the contest 76-71 following a gripping contest between a Teja-Oblak-inspired …
At 22 years old, there’s not much Holly Winterburn can’t already claim to have accomplished in her young career, but tomorrow she gets to add another huge milestone to her CV as she’ll make her debut at Women’s EuroBasket 2023 for Great Britain. Having swept up every team accolade possible in the Women’s British Basketball …
The British Basketball Federation are delighted to announce the launch of a ground-breaking new platform – GB Basketball TV. Forming a brand-new partnership with Joymo to develop the platform, GB Basketball TV will bring the British Basketball community closer to our National Teams than ever before! GB Basketball TV will provide an easy way for …
One of the most exciting young talents in the British game over the years, 24-year-old Savannah Wilkinson is on the plane to her first-ever EuroBasket competition as part of Chema Buceta’s 12-player roster for this summer’s tournament. After impressing in training camp over the past few weeks, Wilkinson has earned her place on a star-studded …
Ahead of an eagerly anticipated Women’s EuroBasket 2023 campaign in Slovenia this week, Chema Buceta has confirmed the 12-player roster that will represent Great Britain in Ljubljana. The National Team travel to Slovenia today to compete in Women’s EuroBasket 2023 and have been drawn in an exciting group alongside France, Germany and the co-hosting Slovenians …
Chema Buceta’s side concluded their Women’s EuroBasket preparations this evening in Bourg-en-Bresse against a talented French National Team who currently rank as the sixth-best side in the world. After a behind-closed-doors scrimmage on Friday night where Greet Britain acquitted themselves very well against a deep France team, narrowly losing out in a great encounter, GB …
*Words by Basketball England* For Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu, the learning doesn’t stop. No matter the setting. The former WEABL standout with City of London Academy (CoLA) earned her first senior Great Britain call, getting the nod to join coach Chema Buceta’s training camp squad ahead of the upcoming Women’s EuroBasket campaign. For the talented 24-year-old, it marks …
Chema Buceta’s Women’s side concluded their trip to the Czech Republic today with the second of two friendlies on the continent and were much-improved from their opening outing in the country’s capital on Thursday. Great Britain’s first preparation game of the training camp took place in Prague yesterday and identified areas of improvement for the …
The Czech Republic took the win in today’s first of two friendly fixtures for Chema Buceta’s Women’s team in Prague, with the rematch taking place tomorrow evening where Great Britain will look to respond. The hosts are well into their preparations for Women’s EuroBasket, having played a number of friendlies already – beating Germany and …
Ahead of what is being dubbed as the most competitive Women’s EuroBasket to date, the Great Britain Women’s National Team are delighted to confirm that Temi Fagbenle has been named captain of Chema Buceta’s side. Following the retirement of Great Britain legend Chantelle Handy from international basketball in February, after helping the team qualify for …
New faces on the team are always exciting for everybody – fans, coaches and players alike – especially when it’s one of the calibre of Sydney Wallace, who has competed at the highest level both in the States and over here in Europe in a storied career. Three days into her first camp with Coach …
One of the most exciting young players in the British game, 24-year-old sharpshooter Gabby Nikitinaite is back in Great Britain blue this week as she joins Coach Chema Buceta’s Women’s EuroBasket training camp in Manchester ahead of a busy month for the team. The 5ft 11 shooting guard has had a stellar rookie season out …
