GB secure first win on U23s League of Nations Day Two By Jamie Thomas GB’s Under-23 sides built on their opening-day exploits in the FIBA 3×3 League of Nations with impressive performances and flashes of brilliance in Israel with the Women’s side grabbing their first victory of the week. The Women’s first game of the …
GB battle hard in U23 Nations League Day One By Jamie Thomas After the strong showings from GB’s Senior teams in the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Qualifiers over the weekend, the nation’s young talent stepped up to compete on Day One of the Under-23s League of Nations in Israel. Krumesh Patel (Men’s Head Coach) and Kenrick Liburd …
Undefeated GB Women’s qualify for FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Finals; Men’s side impress in inaugural 3×3 outing By Jamie Thomas GB Basketball firmly put itself on the 3×3 map with impressive showings from the men’s and women’s teams out in Romania at the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Qualifying Tournament, with the women’s qualifying for September’s …
Great Britain’s U23 men and women are in Israel for three consecutive days of 3×3 League of Nations action. Coaches Krumesh Patel and Kenrick Liburd lead the two young teams as they take European opposition in Tel Aviv. Squads have been entered as part of a collaboration between Great Britain Basketball and Basketball England to help prepare Team England players for next year’s Commonwealth …
Great Britain’s men and women go into battle in the 3×3 Europe Cup Qualifier in Romania on Sunday. The prize for success on Day 2 of the event is a spot in the Finals in Paris later this year and some of the top names from the GB 5v5 squads have committed to the programme …
Great Britain’s 3×3 teams will be getting right behind Basketball England’s #ProjectSwish campaign. GB’s men and women take part in the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Qualifier and U23 League of Nations in the coming days. And they will do so with the #ProjectSwish logo proudly displayed on their shorts. BE’s #ProjectSwish initiative is in its third year …
*Updated: 22 June Head coaches Julius Joseph and Stef Collins have selected their Great Britain squads for two FIBA 3×3 tournaments later this month. GB will take part in the Europe Cup qualifier in Romania and the U23 League of Nations event in Israel. Teams have been entered as part of a collaboration between Great Britain Basketball and Basketball England to help prepare …
Great Britain Basketball has signed an agreement for Macron to become the national teams’ kit supplier for the next four years. The Italian manufacturer will provide playing, training and off-court wear for the senior and junior teams and staff. GB will wear Macron kit for the first time at the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup qualifiers and Under-23 3×3 League of Nations later this month. There will …
British basketball legend Luol Deng has been awarded an OBE for his services to the sport in the Queen’s birthday honours list. The London 2012 Olympian, 36, arrived in London as a refugee after escaping civil war in South Sudan with his family before carving out a lengthy and successful career in the NBA. He …
basketballscotland are seeking Head Coaches to lead their 3X3 and Wheelchair 3X3 programmes. The aspiration is to qualify for and subsequently compete for medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Scotland has have talented male and female players in both the running and wheelchair game, and are excited about the upcoming opportunities for our …
Recruiting: Chairperson basketballscotland are now welcoming nominations for the role of Chairperson. In advance of the 2021 AGM, the Board has now commenced a recruitment process to formalise the appointment of a Chairperson for a four-year term through an open process as outlined in our governing documents. The Executive Board are charged with selecting …
By Jamie Thomas There is a special relationship between Great Britain and the United States. It extends beyond transatlantic politics and bonds the Great Britain National Basketball Team with the biggest and best league in the world. For the past 30 years, players like Steve Bucknall, Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Luol Deng among others, have provided …
