Keep track of all the BBL club signings that have happened over the summer with the below list. Keep checking back for updates! Bristol Flyers Daniel Edozie Marcus Delpeche Raphell Thomas-Edwards Cheshire Phoenix Jalen Hayes Kahron Ross Glasgow Rocks Gareth Murray Fraser Malcolm Isa Brandon David Mpondo Leicester Riders Conner Washington Jamell Anderson Darien Nelson-Henry …
Manchester Giants today announced that from the 2020-21 BBL season, the club will make the National Basketball Performance Centre their new home. In an exciting new partnership, the Giants will work closely with Manchester City Council to energise basketball at all levels in the city. The National Basketball Performance Centre at Belle Vue Sports Village …
There will be new teams for some of Great Britain’s stars when basketball returns – while other have announced extensions at their current clubs. There may be uncertainty about when playing can resume following the coronavirus pandemic, but there have been plenty of preparations taking place. Here is where some of our GB players will …
Former Worthing Thunder player Alex Owumi, has been suspended from playing or attending all basketball in Great Britain for six weeks and fined £1,000 for betting offences in relation to basketball matches. The British Basketball Federation, in conjunction with FIBA, were engaged with the Gambling Commission Sports Betting Intelligence Unit, the GB betting industry, and …
Keep track of all the BBL club signings that have happened over the summer with the below list. Keep checking back for updates! Bristol Flyers Daniel Edozie Cheshire Phoenix Jalen Hayes Kahron Ross Glasgow Rocks Gareth Murray Leicester Riders Conner Washington Jamell Anderson Darien Nelson-Henry London Lions Justin Robinson Joe Ikhinmwin Manchester Giants Jordan Whelan …
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 …
