Great Britain capped a remarkable EuroBasket qualification campaign with a stunning 94-73 victory over France in Podgorica. After sealing their passage to the 2022 Finals following a brilliant win over Germany on Saturday, Marc Steutel’s men recorded another amazing high point. France – sixth in the world – became the highest-ranked team GB have ever …
Great Britain won a nail-bitingly close battle with Germany 83-81 thanks to a dramatic last-second Luke Nelson winner – and sealed EuroBasket 2022 qualification. GB moved to a 3-2 record in Group G and their passage to the finals was guaranteed when France beat Montenegro 73-71 later on Saturday night. It was a heroic effort …
The 12-man squad for Great Britain’s rematch with Germany has been set. There are no new faces in the 12 selected for Saturday’s game with the team leaning on the experience of their veteran core to secure qualification. The 12-man squad is highlighted by an experienced core group of players who have committed to every …
Great Britain’s hopes of qualification for EuroBasket Women 2021 remain in the balance following a 67-57 defeat to Belarus in Riga. GB completed their group-stage campaign with a 2-2 record and must await results from the remaining group games later today (Thursday) and on Saturday to determine if they can qualify for the finals as …
The 24-man squad for Great Britain’s final window of FIBA EuroBasket 2022 Qualifiers in February has been named. The four Group G games in February are set to take place in a central Covid-19-secure ‘bubble’ in Podgorica, Montenegro. GB go into the games against Germany and France with momentum following a crucial 74-59 win over …
The British Basketball Federation has been awarded £1.35m Progression Funding by UK Sport to help the Great Britain national teams target the Olympic Games. The award covers the qualification cycle for Paris 2024, with the first year of support agreed from April 2021. Interim chair of the BBF, Toni Minichiello, said: “I am delighted our application to UK Sport has been successful. “This money allows us …
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has announced the appointment of Grace Jacca and Safia Iman to its Board. The additions help to strengthen the diversity of the board’s knowledge and experience. Grace is a former Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for Basketball England, and has worked in HR recruitment and law enforcement, as well …
Great Britain bounced back to keep their EuroBasket 2022 qualifying hopes alive with a convincing victory over Montenegro in Pau. Coach Marc Steutel got exactly the reaction he wanted following Friday’s loss to France – a gritty, defensively intense win that moves his team on to two Group G wins and gives them the head-to-head …
Great Britain have little over a day to recover from a draining defeat to France. Coach Marc Steutel’s men could not pull off another surprise following their big home win over Germany in February. They go into Sunday’s clash with Montenegro looking for a second victory in EuroBasket 2022 Qualifying Group G. And Steutel will …
The chairman of the British Basketball Federation Maurice Watkins announced today he is stepping down from the voluntary role. Solicitor Mr Watkins, CBE, was asked to take on the chairmanship over two years ago and he has overseen significant achievements including the elite GB women’s squad coming close to Olympic qualification and creating positive international …
Great Britain’s new young guns can help keep the team firing for their EuroBasket Qualifiers in France next weekend. That is the view of veterans Dan Clark and Teddy Okereafor – who believe the recent youthful additions to the national team squad will keep the old guard ‘on their toes’ as well. The likes of 19-year-old Kareem Queeley, Jacob Round (20) and Cameron Hildreth …
Great Britain’s Group G ‘underdogs’ will be ready to bare their teeth when EuroBasket action resumes next weekend. GB face FIBA sixth-ranked France and Montenegro (26th) in the Pau ‘bubble’ in what were scheduled to be home games before Covid-19 played havoc with the sporting calendar. But despite being rated 42 in the world, the …
