changing of the guard for gb women’s basketball
The Great Britain women’s basketball Head Coach, Chema Buceta, is stepping down by mutual consent following eight successful years in the role.
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GB BOUNCE BACK IN STYLE, BEATING ESTONIA
Great Britain eased to an 83-45 win over Estonia in their FIBA Women’s EuroBasket qualifier in Tallinn on Sunday afternoon. The best possible response for GB following Thursday’s opening loss to Sweden as Chema Buceta’s side went on several key runs throughout the game with their counterparts unable to put together any notable spells of …
GB READY TO BOUNCE BACK IN ESTONIA
Great Britain will be keen to get their FIBA Women’s EuroBasket qualifying campaign going at the second attempt when they face Estonia on Sunday.
SAM ASHBY IMPRESSES ON DEBUT
Great Britain debutant Sam Ashby made a big first impression on her first foray onto the international stage. The 5’9” guard came on early in the second quarter of her side’s FIBA EuroBasket Women qualifier against Sweden and attacked the basket to get a three-point play. Then on the following possession, the Leicester Riders standout …
HEARTBREAK FOR GB IN LOSS TO SWEDEN
It was heartbreak for Great Britain as they lost 64-62 to Sweden in their opening FIBA Women’s EuroBasket qualifier in Manchester on Thursday night. Holly Winterburn led GB with 18 points on 3/7 shooting from three-point land with Temi Fagbenle adding a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds as they begin their campaign with …
Spectator stands named in honour of GB Basketball legends
The GB women are taking on Sweden in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 qualifier and eagle-eyed ticket purchasers might well have noticed the special names that have been given to the stands for this game. The stands have been named in honour of two GB Basketball legends – Chantelle Handy and Jo Leedham-Warner. Chantelle has been …
Commentators confirmed for GB women’s clash with Sweden
The commentators have now been confirmed for the Great Britain women’s team game against Sweden which will be held in Manchester on Thursday 9 November.
MEGAN HAINES INVITED TO GB ROSTER
Megan Haines has been invited to join the Great Britain team as the 14th player to be available for selection for the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket qualifiers against Sweden in Manchester on Thursday and away to Estonia on Sunday. Haines, who plays for British Basketball League Women’s side Essex Rebels is now the 11th member on …
GB WOMEN READY FOR SWEDEN TEST
Great Britain women’s coach Chema Buceta believes that defence will be essential to locking up Sweden in their opening FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Manchester on Thursday 9 November.
Handy’s return strengthens 13-player Training camp roster for women’s EuroBasket qualifiers
Chema Buceta, head coach for the GB Women’s Basketball team, has announced his 13-player roster for the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifying games against Sweden and Estonia later this month.
British Basketball to honour Manchester
The Great Britain Women’s Basketball team will be back in Manchester on 9 November for a crucial clash with Sweden, and the team will take this timely opportunity to celebrate its special bond with the host city.
Media Accreditation: GB Women vs Sweden
Media accreditation requests are now being accepted for the GB Women’s FIBA EuroBasket 2025 qualification game against Sweden at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester on 9 November.