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Chema Buceta confirms 13-player GB roster for women’s eurobasket qualifying window

30th January 2023

Great Britain Women’s Head Coach Chema Buceta has confirmed the 13-player roster for camp ahead of the team’s double-header of Women’s EuroBasket qualifiers against Estonia and Portugal next week in Manchester.

GB are joined in Group G of qualifying by their two opponents for this window and Greece, who have already qualified for the final EuroBasket tournament in Israel and Slovenia this summer.

Tickets are available to support the team in Manchester in their pair of home games on 9 February and 12 February at the National Basketball Performance Centre.

GB return to Manchester for two crucial Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers against Estonia and Portugal on 9 February (7.30pm) and 12 February (4pm).

🎟️ Get your discounted 'early bird' tickets now!#BritishBasketball #EuroBasketWomen

— GB Basketball (@gbbasketball) December 21, 2022

Qualification for the summer’s tournament is still very much possible for Great Britain, as they could secure their place at EuroBasket with two wins and beating Portugal by enough points to qualify as one of the four best second-placed teams in qualifying.

The roster comprises ever-present veterans who are at the core of Coach Buceta’s philosophy for the team, as well as a new generation of elite talent who are in the early stages of their international careers, and two potential international debutants as well.

Eight of the 13 players named in the roster compete on home soil in the Women’s British Basketball League, with four of those representing the London Lions and having had experience in the EuroCup this year, with further representation from the Caledonia Gladiators, Leicester Riders and Sheffield Hatters.

💬"Manchester loves basketball! When the arena is full there is an incredible atmosphere which will help the team do what they need to do."

You heard @gljones4, be there to support the Women's team on Feb 9 & 12 as they go for @EuroBasketWomen qualification!

👇🎟️Get tickets.

— GB Basketball (@gbbasketball) January 26, 2023

Speaking ahead of the confirmation of the 13-player roster for camp, Head Coach Buceta said:

“Manchester is our home court and I am looking forward to us playing there again.

“We have to win these two games, and the one against Portugal by as many points as possible.

“The task is difficult but with the support of our fans we will be able to do it. The Great Britain team is a team for everyone, and we need a lot of support from the stands to succeed in February. Positive glasses!”

Great Britain face Estonia and Portugal in Manchester on 9 and 12 February respectively and tickets are available now to come and show your support for the team as they look to qualify for EuroBasket 2023!

NAMEPOSITIONHEIGHTAGECLUB
Kristine AnigweF/C6’4″25Ragusa (ITA)
Shanice Beckford-NortonG5’8″25London Lions (GBR)
Kirsty BrownC6’3″23Leicester Riders (GBR)
Temi FagbenleF/C6’4″30ZVVZ USK Praha (CZE)
Georgia GayleG5’7″25Sheffield Hatters (GBR)
Cheridene GreenF/C6’3″27DVTK (HUN)
Chantelle HandyF6’2″35Caledonia Gladiators (GBR)
Shequila JosephF6’2″27London Lions (GBR)
Kennedy LeonardG5’9″26Unattached
Hannah RobbG5’9″24Leicester Riders (GBR)
Eilidh SimpsonG5’7″30Sandringham Sabres (AUS)
Azania StewartC6’5″33London Lions (GBR)
Holly WinterburnG5’11”22London Lions (GBR)

Coaching Staff:
Chema Buceta – Head Coach
Stef Collins – Assistant Coach
Vanessa Ellis – Assistant Coach

Performance Staff:
Mark Lloyd – National Teams Manager / Head of Delegation
Peter Thain – Physiotherapist
Ross Knevett – Sports Therapist
Karen Barclay – Team Doctor

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