Professional Men’s League Licence Awarded to Premier Basketball Limited
BBF Statement
London, 17 July 2024
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has today confirmed the award of an interim licence to operate the men’s professional basketball league in Great Britain. The three-year licence has been awarded to Premier Basketball Limited, a company formed by a consortium of British clubs.
The previous agreement, with Basketball League Limited (BLL), was terminated by the BBF in June, on the basis of clear breaches of the licence and indications that BLL’s financial position would result in the company being unable to carry out its functions as operator of the league.
The award of an interim licence to Premier Basketball Limited enables preparations for the 2024/25 season to be completed and provides a stable basis for the consolidation of progress made in recent years.
Preparations are already underway for the scoping and invitation to interested parties to bid for a long-term licence, which will underpin the success and sustainable growth of British professional basketball in future years.
Chris Grant OBE, Chair of the British Basketball Federation said: “I’m delighted that fans, players, staff and partners can look forward with confidence to the continuation of top-level British club basketball. The fact that we’ve been able to move so quickly following the termination of the previous licence is down to the positivity and unity of the clubs, as well as the professionalism and focus of our BBF team and Board. The way we’ve worked together bodes well for the ongoing improvement and alignment of our player pathway so that the wealth of British basketball talent can translate to success on the international stage.”
More information about the league will be announced in the coming weeks including the 2024/25 fixtures list.
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The British Basketball Federation supports the growth and success of the game at all levels. The Federation is committed to harnessing the unique power of basketball to make a positive impact in society. This weekend will see the BBF host more than 120 young people supported by the Mayor of London’s Stronger Futures initiative. Before watching the GB Women’s team taking on Germany at the Copper Box Arena (21st July), the young people will take part in a range of activities designed to inspire and inform them in their studies and careers. The Sunday game will also involve elite players and fans in creating a vision of safe spaces for girls and women to fulfil their potential in basketball and life, with the support of the International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) “Her World Her Rules” campaign. GB Women’s game against Germany (21st July) and GB Men vs South Sudan (18th July) are part of the Subway Summer Slam, which will see top level international basketball return to the Olympic Park in the run-up to the 2024 Paris Games.
Upcoming National Fixtures at the Copper Box Arena, London:
Great Britain Men vs South Sudan. Thursday 18th July, 19:30.
Great Britain Women vs Germany. Sunday 21st July, 15:00.
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For more information please contact: Tom Gribbin media@gb.basketball, +44 (0)7788 598100