Few players in British Basketball have seen their profile rise so drastically in the last six months as 19-year-old Quinn Ellis. The Sheffield native has been a highly-regarded prospect in the British game for some time, but since the summer more eyes have been drawn to the young star’s brightness than ever before, after claiming …
It is a rarity for Great Britain to have a debut on the sidelines, but British basketball legend Gareth Murray’s confirmation as Assistant Coach for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifying window earlier this week has fans excited. The 38-year-old announced his retirement from playing in September, but began his professional coaching journey just over …
Great Britain Men’s guard Devon van Oostrum is excited about the challenges that lay ahead for coach Marc Steutel’s side. GB face Serbia at Newcastle’s Vertu Motors Arena on Friday November 11 (7pm) before travelling to Riga to take on Latvia on Monday November 14 in a World Cup qualifying window that could be decisive …
Great Britain Men’s National Team Head Coach Marc Steutel has confirmed the 24-man roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers against Serbia and Latvia, with some exciting new faces joining an established core of proven talent. The National Team will take to the court at Newcastle’s Vertu Motors Arena on November 11th against Serbia …
Marc Steutel has been confirmed as the Great Britain Men’s Head Coach for the November FIBA World Cup Qualifying window. With Nate Reinking unavailable, the Newcastle Eagles play-caller will take charge of the GB team for the clashes with Serbia and Latvia with a review of team leadership and management to be undertaken following new …
The Vertu Motors Arena is set to play host to another sell-out crowd as the Great Britain Men’s National Team gear up for a return to the north-east on Friday November 11th against European heavyweights, Serbia. Tickets are now on sale via the Newcastle Eagles Box Office and are expected to sell fast as the …
Dan Clark, one of the icons of British Basketball and owner of some of the most impressive feats in national team history, has shared his thoughts and hopes following his retirement from playing professional basketball. Clark hangs up his boots as one of the standard-bearers for the sport in the UK and the only player …
British Basketball legend Dan Clark has announced his retirement from playing professional basketball. The London 2012 Olympian, whose final season has ended up being his only one playing domestically is fresh off becoming GB men’s all-time caps leader during their recent EuroBasket campaign last month, adding to his all-time points and rebounding leader titles. “It’s …
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 …
As Great Britain’s adventure at EuroBasket 2022 comes to an end later today, it’ll be a special occasion for the Men’s team’s young forward, Carl Wheatle, for two reasons. Firstly, tonight’s clash with Italy (8pm BST) marks his 25th cap for Nate Reinking’s side, and secondly taking on the Azzurri will see the GB international …
Great Britain suffered a fourth successive group-stage defeat to remain winless at EuroBasket. Having gone down to Ukraine, Croatia and Greece, GB were desperate to grab a first victory in Milan. But it was another game that slipped further and further away from them, with 94-62 the final score. Estonia showed relentless energy with slick …
He’s been a force of efficiency and consistency in equal measure for Great Britain throughout his national team career, and now Gabe Olaseni is set to notch a major milestone at EuroBasket 2022 as the composed and committed centre is on course to secure his 50th cap for Great Britain against Estonia today (Tuesday). Only …
