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 …
The countdown to the next British Basketball League (BBL) season has officially begun with the release of the fixtures and competition systems for 2019-20. Following previously announced changes to competition formats, the 2019-20 season will open on Friday 20 September with the Cup Group Stages, which will run until the weekend of 22-24 November. The …
Hot-on-the-heels of the success and excitement of British Basketball’s showpiece finale, confirmation of a sixth consecutive year at The 02 was quickly announced. Sunday 17th May 2020 is the all-important date for the diary and the Pre-sale tickets for this must-attend event are now available to purchase (for a limited period only). Having first hosted …
Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks have secured the services of Scotland & GB U20 International Fraser Malcolm for the 2019-20 BBL Season. Malcolm, who has spent the last four seasons playing in NCAA 2 for Black Hill State University, was a key part of the Scotland team who finished 4th in the Commonwealth Games. And whilst …
Cheshire Phoenix have announced that Momcilo Latinovic will be returning for a second season with the Nix for the 2019-20 BBL Season. The 6’6 shooting guard had a fantastic first season with the Nix and has put pen to paper after captaining the team to our best finish in three seasons. Latinovic established himself as …
Following the excitement of this season’s benecos British Basketball Play-Off Finals, tickets for next year’s finale are to go on pre-sale on Thursday 13th June 2019 at 9am. The spectacular showpiece event is returning to the world renowned O2 Arena for a sixth consecutive year – on Sunday 17th May 2020 – having first hosted …
Former two-time BBL Coach of the Year Nick Nurse will lead Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals – starting on Friday morning (UK time). The Canadian franchise takes on Golden State Warriors in the best-of-seven finale for the first time with Nurse having forged his coaching career in the BBL. View this post on Instagram …
