*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 …
the british basketball federation is saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Byrne. Mick dedicated decades of his life to growing and developing the sport across the Solent area, coaching at practically every level of the game, including a decorated tenure with the Solent Stars as well as the England national team. Life president …
The best and brightest talent from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is set to do battle in Four Nations Tournaments taking place across various junior age groups. The Home Country Associations and Ireland will compete in Under-14s, Under-16s and Under-18s Men’s and Women’s competitions in Dublin, Cardiff, AND Dundee, commencing this week. Schedule April 5/6 …
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has announced the appointment of Chris Grant OBE as the new Chair of the sport’s national governing body. The appointment has been warmly welcomed by the basketball governing bodies allied to the BBF. Chris will take up the role for an initial term of four years, starting on 1 November …
In the midst of a frantic summer of action for British basketball’s brightest and best talents, a host of Great Britain stars will be chasing medals this week as the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway. Representing England and Scotland will be some of the very best GB Men’s and Women’s talents, as the teams …
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 …
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) is recruiting head coaches and support staff for the organisation’s Great Britain age-group teams. The move comes at an exciting time, with the prospects for Olympic qualification a real possibility for the GB women in 2020 and the GB men’s team on a long winning streak. The BBF wants to …
Our U18 Women played their first game in the U18 Women’s Division B European Chmpionship in Skopje against the Netherlands and experienced a tough 73-48 loss. The Dutch side came out strong with a 12-2 run as they immediately showed their experience. Our girls kept fighting and as the quarter went into the last minute …
GB Basketball, with the support of FIBA through its Youth Development Fund, the three Home Countries and GB sponsors Molten will be hosting free Under 14 “We Play” 3×3 basketball events for boys and girls across the UK over the coming weeks. Each event will have a maximum of 60 places available so interested players …
