British Basketball Federation Statement

The British Basketball Federation Ltd (BBF Ltd) today announces that it has ceased to trade due to a significant and unanticipated reduction in income and unforeseen expenditure resulting in the company’s inability to meet its liabilities as they fall due. With the support of professional advisors (Begbies Traynor), BBF Ltd is taking the necessary steps to place the company into Liquidation.

The immediate priority for all domestic basketball stakeholders is to work closely with the sport's international governing body, FIBA, to ensure the ongoing stability and security of the Great Britain national teams, including delivering on our participation commitment to upcoming FIBA competitions.

The BBF appreciates the ongoing commitment of the UK Government, UK Sport and FIBA to rebuilding a strong and sustainable governing structure for the sport in Great Britain. The British Basketball Federation, as the recognised FIBA member for Great Britain, will continue to work towards compliance with international commitments, together with the Home Nations, who remain as integral stakeholders within the British basketball structure.

The British Basketball Federation would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all staff and players, both past and present, for their dedication, professionalism, and tireless service to the federation and the Great Britain national team programmes.

The FIBA Taskforce said:
“In these challenging times, FIBA stands alongside the British Basketball Federation (BBF), UK Government, and UK Sport, and remains dedicated to supporting BBF to restore its operations and secure its position as the basketball governing body in Great Britain. To this extent, it is essential to ensure Great Britain’s optimal performance on the international stage, showcasing the very best of British basketball through its national teams.”

A shared statement from the Home Countries:

“Clearly, this is a challenging time for our sport, but we, Basketball England, Basketball Scotland and Basketball Wales, reaffirm our commitment to collaborate under the future GB framework, alongside other stakeholders, to maintain Great Britain’s participation in upcoming FIBA competitions.”