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• Ray’Sean Taylor drops historic 51-point performance

  25-02-2026 23:37 via hoopsfix.com
  Ray’Sean Taylor delivered a performance for the ages on Friday night, exploding for 51-points to power the Newcastle Eagles to a dominant 99–72 victory over the Surrey 89ers at the Vertu Arena.
  The 24-year-old point guard penned his name into British basketball history, producing the fourth-highest single-game scoring display in top-flight competition and setting a new Eagles club record in the process.
  After the Eagles edged ahead by eight at the e
  
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• Quin Ellis wins second consecutive Italian Cup

  24-02-2026 22:17 via hoopsfix.com
  Quinn Ellis has gone back-to-back at the Italian Cup after winning the Coppa Italia for the second year in a row.
  Having won the Italian Cup and being named the Final Eight MVP last year with Trento, the GB international claimed the Cup title this time around as a member of Olimpia Milano.
  Olimpia took home the Coppa Italia with an 85-77 victory over Derthona Basket Tortona on Sunday in the championship game.
  View this post on InstagramEllis provided solid contributions for Milano, who were crow
  
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• Ekufu shows elite tools at Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp

  22-02-2026 22:24 via hoopsfix.com
  Obinna Ekufu continued his rapid rise on the international stage this week, showcasing elite physical tools at the 2026 Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp in Los Angeles.
  Originally out of Haringey Heat before developing at Barking Abbey, Ekufu has steadily climbed the British pathway — including selection to the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic last summer — and is now firmly on the global radar.
  Testing in Los Angeles underlined why.
  The 6’5” wing measured a 7-foot wings
  
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• Jeremy Sochan joins Knicks after Spurs release

  13-02-2026 17:55 via hoopsfix.com
  Former top-10 pick Jeremy Sochan is on the move after being waived by the San Antonio Spurs and quickly snapped up by the New York Knicks.
  San Antonio confirmed on February 11 that Sochan had been released, ending his four-year stint with the franchise that drafted him ninth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
  Sochan, who came up in the UK with the Milton Keynes Trojans and the Solent Kestrels, appeared in 28 of the Spurs’ 53 games this season, averaging 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist
  
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• Obinna Ekufu selected for Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp

  12-02-2026 09:18 via hoopsfix.com
  Former Barking Abbey guard Obinna Ekufu has been selected to participate in the 10th annual Basketball Without Borders (BWB) All-Star camp in Los Angeles.
  Hosted by the NBA and FIBA, the camp will take place from February 13–15 at the UCLA Health Training Center as part of NBA All-Star 2026, bringing together 40 of the top high-school-age prospects from 29 countries and territories.
  Ekufu, now at Sagemont Prep in Florida, continues his rapid rise on the international stage after impressing
  
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• Tosan Evbuomwan agrees two-way deal with Charlotte Hornets

  07-02-2026 07:27 via hoopsfix.com
  Tosan Evbuomwan has signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced.
  The Newcastle-raised forward joins Charlotte after a productive spell in the G League with the Maine Celtics, where he averaged 19.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists across nine games, including a 34-point outing.OFFICIAL: We’ve signed Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-way contract.
  https://t.co/fWWn5yaaxn | @Tosan_Evb pic.twitter.com/Mn4l6Gq2Y5
  — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 6, 2026Evbu
  
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• Amari Williams signs multi-year deal with Boston Celtics

  06-02-2026 08:51 via hoopsfix.com
  Amari Williams has signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics, upgrading his status from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract.
  According to Marc Stein, the Celtics have agreed a two-year, $2.7 million deal with the Nottingham-born big man, with the team later confirming the signing while not disclosing financial terms.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Williams initially joined Boston on a one-year, two-way contract after being selected 46th overall in
  
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• GB U20s withdrawn from Youth EuroBasket again

  04-02-2026 18:21 via hoopsfix.com
  Great Britain will not enter men’s or women’s Under-20 teams into this summer’s FIBA Youth EuroBasket competitions, with the Home Country Associations confirming that only four of the possible six GB youth teams will compete in 2026.
  GB teams have been entered at Under-16 and Under-18 level for both men and women, but no U20 teams will take part, with the decision based on the funding available to support the programmes.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoo
  
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• London Lions take 2026 SLB Trophy title

  01-02-2026 20:20 via hoopsfix.com
  London Lions claimed their first piece of silverware on the season with 74-68 over defending champions Newcastle Eagles to take the 2026 SLB Trophy Final on Sunday afternoon at the Utilita Arena Birmingham.
  It is the third time in less than a month the two teams have matched up, and the result was the same on each occasion with Lions securing the victory.
  Deane Williams was named MVP, finishing with eight points, seven rebounds and five assists.
  “I just try to make sure everyone is level-h
  
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• Sheffield Hatters crowned 2026 Betty Codona Trophy winners

  01-02-2026 14:57 via hoopsfix.com
  Sheffield Hatters were crowned 2026 Betty Codona Trophy champions after a strong third quarter led to an 80-62 victory over Caledonia Gladiators, on Sunday.
  Vanessa Ellis’ side went on a 21-3 run to start the second half at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, as they added another piece of silverware to their collection – winning the competition for a third time.
  Megan Mullings top scored with 26 points in the win, and led the strong defensive effort as the Hatters backed up their Play-
  
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• Brits in College Women | Mid-season check in

  31-01-2026 06:05 via hoopsfix.com
  Don’t look now but March isn’t that far away. So, what better time to take a look at how some British players have been faring in the women’s college basketball scene.
  NCAA Division 1
  Isi Ozzy-Momodu is coming off a big performance against Iowa where she scored a season high 18 points, along with grabbing 12 rebounds, in Maryland’s OT loss to the Hawkeyes.
  Overall, the redshirt junior has had 10 games so far this season where she has reached double figures in scoring and
  
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• NBA London Game delivers record UK viewership

  30-01-2026 10:39 via hoopsfix.com
  The NBA’s return to London has delivered record-breaking UK audiences, underlining the rapid growth of interest in the NBA across the country.
  The NBA London Game 2026, a regular-season fixture between the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies on January 18, was the most-watched NBA Global Game ever in the UK, while in person, 18,424 were in attendance.
  Viewership for the London game was up 90% compared with the last NBA game staged in the capital in 2019, making it the most-watched NBA
  
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• GB Women’s Head Coach & GM step down amidst BBF liquidation

  28-01-2026 22:14 via hoopsfix.com
  The Head Coach and General Manager of the Great Britain Senior Women have stepped away from their roles with immediate effect, citing uncertainty, operational constraints, and a lack of clarity around the programme’s future.
  In a joint statement released today, Stella Kaltsidou and Jacob Lloyd said that while they remain confident in the talent and commitment of the players, the conditions required to build a competitive and sustainable national team “are no longer in place”.
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• Steutel, Eagles seeking SLB Trophy glory: “I’m desperate for winning”

  27-01-2026 15:41 via hoopsfix.com
  Friday night’s SLB Cup quarter-final matchup between the Newcastle Eagles and London Lions also served as a pre-cursor to next Sunday’s SLB Trophy final, held at the Utilita Arena Birmingham.
  In this contest, it was the Lions who took a 94-68 victory to give them a boost of confidence ahead of the final.
  The Eagles are Britain’s most decorated club are looking to go back-to-back after defeating Bristol Flyers in the final of last season’s edition of the Trophy.
  However, t
  
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• Solent Kestrels claim third National Cup crown with dominant display

  26-01-2026 08:39 via hoopsfix.com
  Solent Kestrels secured their third NBL National Cup title with a 93-74 victory over a depleted Manchester Magic on Sunday at University of Worcester Arena.
  Kestrels took control early in the second quarter, establishing a double-digit advantage they would maintain throughout, led by an MVP performance from Luke Busumbru who had 28 points on a blistering hot 10-for-12 shooting.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)“This is his second time with the club, and he&rsq
  
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• Manchester Mystics claim first-ever National Cup crown with controversial last-gasp win

  25-01-2026 23:00 via hoopsfix.com
  Manchester Mystics won their first title in the competition’s 61-year history with a dramatic 84-83 victory over London Cavaliers on Sunday at University of Worcester Arena.
  Chloe Andrew held her nerve to sink two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining, but the game-winning trip to the line came courtesy of a controversial foul call on the rebound.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix Women (@hoopsfixwomen)With Manchester trailing 83-82 and 2.5 seconds left, London forward H
  
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• CoLA Southwark Pride defend U18 National Cup

  25-01-2026 08:00 via hoopsfix.com
  CoLA Southwark Pride defended their U18 Men’s National Cup with a dominant 93-57 victory over Derby Trailblazers on Saturday at University of Worcester Arena.
  The unbeaten Londoners extended their perfect season, controlling proceedings from tip to buzzer as Derby struggled to find answers throughout.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)“I’m really proud of the boys. It’s been a long journey, we’ve had a lot of injuries, a lot of things go
  
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• Keyes stars as Ipswich claim fifth U18 Women’s National Cup crown

  25-01-2026 07:50 via hoopsfix.com
  Ipswich claimed their fifth U18 Women’s National Cup title with a 75-56 win over Nottingham Wildcats, matching CoLA’s record haul in the competition, on Saturday at the University of Worcester Arena.
  Vermont-bound Maisie Keyes delivered a dominant MVP performance, flirting with a quadruple double to finish with 18 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and seven steals.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix Women (@hoopsfixwomen)“It’s amazing. We’ve got a
  
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• Manchester Magic defeat London Legends for U16 Boys National Cup

  24-01-2026 19:00 via hoopsfix.com
  Manchester Magic reclaimed the U16 Boys National Cup, making it a double for the club at U16 level after the girls won earlier in the day at University of Worcester Arena.
  Manchester took down London Legends 84-66, pulling away in the fourth quarter and riding an MVP performance from captain Ege Cakmakkaya who finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Timmy Babalola added 22 points for Manchester, with Camr
  
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• Manchester Mystics defend U16 girls National Cup title

  24-01-2026 15:21 via hoopsfix.com
  Manchester Mystics defended their Under-16 girls National Cup title with a 77-71 come from behind victory over Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon at the University of Worcester Arena.
  Adele Tang took home MVP honours with 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting, as Manchester had a 23-7 fourth quarter to come from as many as 13 down, and overcome turning over the ball 36 times.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix Women (@hoopsfixwomen)Luna Etienne had 23 points for Manchester, An
  
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• Mayor & NBA confirm more than £1.5m investment in London basketball legacy

  20-01-2026 08:10 via hoopsfix.com
  A major new investment in London’s basketball infrastructure and participation pathways was confirmed ahead of the NBA’s return to London for the first time since 2019, with nearly £2 million committed to facilities, coaching and affordable access to the game.
  The announcement was made in the build-up to Sunday’s NBA London Game at The O2, where the Orlando Magic faced the Memphis Grizzlies, marking the league’s first regular-season game in the capital since 2019.
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• Grizzlies blow out Magic in NBA London return

  18-01-2026 20:58 via hoopsfix.com
  Memphis Grizzlies dismantled Orlando Magic in a 126-109 victory at The O2 Arena on Sunday – in the first NBA Regular Season game in London since 2019.
  The two teams met in Berlin, Germany in the first part of the NBA Europe Series – as Orlando came from behind to secure a 118-111 victory on Thursday evening.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Two-time All-Star Ja Morant marked his return from injury – making only his 19th appearance on the season wit
  
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• Brits in College Men | Mid-season check in

  17-01-2026 17:47 via hoopsfix.com
  With a brand new year now upon us, the action and excitement of the 2025-26 college basketball campaign is set to step up a notch.
  As such, this would be a good time to check in on the impact which some British players in college have had so far up to this point in the season.
  NCAA Division 1
  Unfortunately for Tobi Lawal, the CoLA product suffered an ankle injury earlier in the season which caused him to be out of action for Virginia Tech for nine games dating back to late November.
  Prior to the
  
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• Hoopsfix All-Star Classic set to return in May

  01-01-2026 13:26 via hoopsfix.com
  The Hoopsfix All-Star Classic 2026 is officially confirmed to return to Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on the weekend of Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May.
  Once again, the event will bring together the very best under-19 boys’ and girls’ British basketball talent, cementing its place as the premier youth showcase in the UK calendar.
  What to expect:
  Saturday 23rd May: Basketball Development Conference, alongside a youth clinic for under-12s
  Sunday 24th May: Hoopsfix All-Star Cl
  
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• Hoopsfix Select claim Niners Winter Showcase title

  31-12-2025 21:48 via hoopsfix.com
  Hoopsfix Select were crowned champions of the Niners Winter Showcase after a two-day run at Surrey Sports Park across Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 December.
  The four-team tournament for emerging under-21 talent saw Hoopsfix Select open their campaign with an 82–73 victory over CoLA, surviving a scare from the young side before advancing to the final. Isaac Temilola had 18 points and eight rebounds to lead Hoopsfix, ably supported by 14 from Josh Mendes and 13 from Sean Mackey.Toby Gass was uns
  
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• London Lions to play in adidas NextGen Euroleague qualifiers

  29-12-2025 10:43 via hoopsfix.com
  The London Lions have been confirmed as participants in the Abu Dhabi Qualifying Tournament of the adidas NextGen EuroLeague, taking place from 27 February to 1 March 2026.
  The adidas NextGen EuroLeague is the premier Under-18 club competition in European basketball, featuring 28 elite youth programmes from 12 countries across four three-day qualifying tournaments held between February and March.
  London Lions will become only the third British team to compete in the adidas NextGen EuroLeague Tou
  
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• Hoopsfix Select to compete in Niners Winter Showcase

  28-12-2025 21:08 via hoopsfix.com
  A Hoopsfix Select squad will take part in the inaugural Niners Winter Showcase, a new competitive platform launched by the Surrey 89ers to support the development of emerging British basketball talent.
  The tournament will take place at Surrey Sports Park on 29–30 December 2025, and is designed to provide high-quality competitive experiences for young players at a critical stage of their development with a focus on the under-21 age bracket.Alongside Hoopsfix Select, the showcase will featur
  
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• NBA Europe League moves closer as NBA and FIBA begin engaging clubs & investors

  26-12-2025 09:11 via hoopsfix.com
  The National Basketball Association (NBA) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have confirmed that plans for a new pan-European men’s basketball league are entering a decisive new phase, with prospective teams and ownership groups set to be formally engaged from January.
  In a joint announcement issued from Mies and New York on December 22, the two governing bodies signalled that exploratory talks are now moving into a more concrete recruitment process, marking the clearest indica
  
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• NBA announces fan, youth & community events around NBA London game

  16-12-2025 23:01 via hoopsfix.com
  The National Basketball Association has announced the return of NBA House to London alongside a week of youth basketball development activity ahead of the NBA London Game 2026.
  The game will see the Memphis Grizzlies face the Orlando Magic in a regular-season matchup on Sunday 18 January at 5.00pm GMT at The O2.
  NBA House, the league’s free interactive fan event, will take place at Magazine London from Friday 16 January to Sunday 18 January.
  Open daily from 12.00pm to 8.00pm, NBA House wil
  
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• British basketball players in US colleges – 2025-26 season

  05-12-2025 15:13 via hoopsfix.com
  The 2025-26 college basketball season is upon us, as the US college pathway remains the most-frequented route for British players.
  As is now customary, it is time to publish our annual list of all British players hooping across the pond.
  Check out the 2024/25 season, 2023/24 season, 2022/23 season, 2021/22 season, 2020/21 season, 2019/20 season, 2018/19 season, 2017/18 season, 2016/17 season, 2015/16 season, 2014/15 season, the 2013/14 seaso
  
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• Female British Basketball players in US colleges 2025-26

  05-12-2025 14:15 via hoopsfix.com
  It’s that time again with our annual Brits in College tracker back and ready for the 2025-26 season.
  You can see the lists of previous years with 2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21, 2019-20, 2018-19 and 2017-18.
  Also, check out the list of male British basketball players in US colleges for this season, here.
  There are a record 29 British female players on NCAA Division 1 rosters this season – surpassing last year’s total of 28, the hi
  
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• GB bounce back with victory in Iceland

  01-12-2025 08:27 via hoopsfix.com
  Great Britain closed out the November FIBA window with a much-needed response, defeating Iceland 90-84 on the road in Laugardalshöll to move to 1-1 in Group D of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.With Lithuania falling to Italy on the same day, all four teams in the group now sit even at 1-1.
  For a GB programme still processing Thursday’s heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss to Lithuania – and competing amid ongoing uncertainty following the British Basketball F
  
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• Lithuanian buzzer beater breaks GB hearts in London thriller

  28-11-2025 14:26 via hoopsfix.com
  Great Britain were seconds away from a landmark win as the national side returned to the floor for the first time since the British Basketball Federation entered liquidation, but a scarcely believable late surge from Ignas Sargiunas handed Lithuania an 89-88 victory in a dramatic FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifier at the Copper Box Arena.
  With GB leading by seven with 9.9 seconds remaining, the side was ready to celebrate a historic first win over Lithuania. Instead, Sargiunas sti
  
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• GB Senior Men prepare for home clash against Lithuania

  22-11-2025 20:53 via hoopsfix.com
  Marc Steutel’s Great Britain Senior Men’s National Team will begin their campaign to qualify for the FIBA 2027 World Cup in Qatar with a formidable test against Lithuania at the Copper Box Arena in London on Thursday, November 27, with tickets on sale now (buy here).
  The fixture will serve as a rematch of GB’s clash with Lithuania at EuroBasket earlier this year, from which the visitors – ranked ninth in the Nike Men’s World Rankings – emerged victorious.
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• Claire Bradbury appointed CEO of Manchester Basketball

  20-11-2025 21:41 via hoopsfix.com
  Manchester Basketball have appointed Claire Bradbury as the franchise’s first Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant moment in the club’s development as it prepares for a new era on both the domestic and European stage.
  Bradbury steps into the role as the newly launched franchise fields men’s and women’s teams in Super League Basketball, while the men’s side will also compete in the European North Basketball League for the first time.
  A proud Northerner with
  
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• Plans for new 5,000-seat arena in West Yorkshire move forward

  16-11-2025 06:28 via hoopsfix.com
  A new 5,000-seat indoor sports arena could be coming to West Yorkshire, with council leaders set to discuss proposals that would position the venue as a major hub for basketball, netball and ice hockey, according to a BBC report.
  The year-long feasibility study, commissioned by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and approved by Mayor Tracy Brabin in summer 2024, recommends Leeds as the preferred location due to its large catchment area and status as the region’s “largest corporate
  
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• BBF goes into liquidation as governance crisis engulfs British basketball

  14-11-2025 20:36 via hoopsfix.com
  The British Basketball Federation has today confirmed it has ceased trading and is taking steps to enter liquidation, marking the most severe governance crisis in the sport’s modern era.
  In a statement, the BBF said the collapse follows “a significant and unanticipated reduction in income and unforeseen expenditure” that left the organisation unable to meet its liabilities. Insolvency specialists Begbies Traynor have been appointed to manage the process.View this post on Instag
  
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• London Lions complete first phase of plan for new 15,000-seat London arena

  11-11-2025 06:11 via hoopsfix.com
  The London Lions have completed the first phase of their feasibility study into building a major new arena in the capital – a project that could deliver more than £3.4 billion in economic impact, while securing the future of the club.
  The RIBA Stage 1 study, carried out with The Sports Consultancy and Trivandi, confirms both the viability and the demand for a new custom-built venue with at least 15,000 seats, alongside a 3,500-seat community arena. It follows the Mayor of London&rsqu
  
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• The “golden era” of British basketball – with Bobby Kinzer – Ep. 123

  09-11-2025 21:12 via hoopsfix.com
  In Episode 123 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with British basketball legend Bobby Kinzer to explore what he sees as “the golden era” of British basketball during the 1980’s.Bobby shares his journey from Washington, DC to playing in the UK, highlighting the level of competition and the unique challenges faced by American players abroad.Bobby delves into the financial and cultural hurdles that basketball encountered in the UK, emphasising the importance of grassroots devel
  
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• Manchester & London named among NBA Europe League’s 12 permanent franchise targets

  08-11-2025 19:28 via hoopsfix.com
  A senior NBA executive has named London and Manchester among its 12 target cities for permanent franchises in the forthcoming NBA Europe League, set to launch in October 2027, as confirmed by George Aivazoglou, the league’s Managing Director for Europe and the Middle East, in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
  Speaking at the Football Business Forum in Milan, Aivazoglou outlined further details of the project, reaffirming plans for a 16-team competition featuring 12 permanent franc
  
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• FIBA recognises SLB directly as GB ban lifted

  06-11-2025 20:22 via hoopsfix.com
  FIBA has lifted the British Basketball Federation’s (BBF) suspension and formally recognised Super League Basketball (SLB) as a professional league in Great Britain– reinstating the GB men’s team for this month’s World Cup qualifiers and granting SLB clubs access to international clearances, European competition and the world governing body’s administrative structures.
  FIBA confirmed this evening it had removed the temporary ban imposed on the BBF on October 14, whi
  
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• Birmingham CWG legacy courts complete with Clifton Road launch

  03-11-2025 08:13 via hoopsfix.com
  The launch of Clifton Road Youth Centre basketball court in collaboration with Wilson has marked the completion of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games legacy court project.
  After the England men’s and women’s teams won 3×3 gold and silver respectively, Basketball England, Birmingham City Council and Sport England announced a project to renovate and enhance 17 basketball locations across England’s second biggest city.
  On Saturday 25 October, Clifton Road – a rare
  
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• NBA opening night rosters feature record four UK players

  22-10-2025 18:10 via hoopsfix.com
  The NBA has confirmed that a record four players from the United Kingdom feature on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season, as part of a wider all-time high of 135 international players across the league.
  OG Anunoby and Tosan Evbuomwan both begin the year with the New York Knicks, Amari Williams earns his place with the Boston Celtics, and Jeremy Sochan returns for his third season with the San Antonio Spurs. It marks the first time in league history that four British players have been act
  
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• British Basketball mourns the passing of Coach David Lavinier (1970-2025)

  20-10-2025 21:47 via hoopsfix.com
  The British basketball community is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and beloved figures, David Lavinier, who has sadly passed away.
  A pillar of London basketball for decades, Lavinier’s influence spanned every level of the game – from grassroots development to the professional ranks – leaving an indelible mark on countless players, coaches, and colleagues.
  A former England junior international and product of the famed East London Royals programme, Lavinier repres
  
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• FIBA suspension forces cancellation of GB men’s fixtures

  16-10-2025 11:41 via hoopsfix.com
  The Great Britain men’s national team’s upcoming games have been cancelled after FIBA suspended the British Basketball Federation (BBF) over governance failures within the sport on Tuesday.
  The BBF confirmed this morning that GB’s home game in London on November 27 and its away fixture against Iceland on November 30 will not go ahead, following FIBA’s decision to temporarily suspend the BBF’s authority to recognise or license professional men’s leagues or fiel
  
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• Tributes paid as Lee Linton-Hodges passes away (1990-2025)

  16-10-2025 07:35 via hoopsfix.com
  The British basketball community is mourning the loss of Lee Linton-Hodges, a much-loved and long-serving player who passed away suddenly on Sunday 5th October.
  Standing at 7’0” and known affectionately across the game as a “gentle giant”, Linton-Hodges’ career spanned 19 seasons, making him one of the most recognisable figures in the National Basketball League over the past two decades.
  Clubs across the country paid tribute with a 1 minute silence before games at t
  
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• FIBA suspends British Basketball Federation

  14-10-2025 19:33 via hoopsfix.com
  The world governing body for basketball, FIBA, has suspended the British Basketball Federation (BBF) from overseeing men’s basketball in Great Britain, in a dramatic move to “restore regulatory integrity and promote sustainable governance” of the sport.
  In a statement released this afternoon, FIBA confirmed that its Executive Committee has temporarily suspended the BBF’s authority to “license or recognise national men’s competitions and to field a men’s
  
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• Chris Grant resigns as Chair of the British Basketball Federation

  12-10-2025 16:11 via hoopsfix.com
  Multiple sources have told Hoopsfix that Chris Grant has resigned as Chair of the British Basketball Federation (BBF), less than a month after world governing body FIBA announced the formation of a Taskforce for British Basketball Club Matters to oversee governance of the professional game.
  Grant’s departure this week brings an end to his three-year tenure leading the federation during one of the most turbulent periods in the modern era of British basketball.
  The ex-Chair took to LinkedIn
  
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• NBA Europe unveils more plans as European Parliament questions American commercialisation

  11-10-2025 13:04 via hoopsfix.com
  The NBA has revealed its European league will feature 16 teams intending to launch in October 2027, with London and Manchester tipped for permanent franchises – but could face an unexpected challenge from European politicians concerned about American commercialisation of continental sport.
  George Aivazoglou, the NBA’s General Manager for Europe and the Middle East, outlined the competition structure in an interview with L’Équipe this week (via BasketNews), confirming 12
  
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• Stella Kaltsidou named GB Senior Women’s Head Coach

  08-10-2025 23:57 via hoopsfix.com
  British Basketball has appointed Stella Kaltsidou as the new Head Coach of the Great Britain Senior Women’s national team.
  Kaltsidou, who currently coaches WBC Athinaikos in Greece, brings a wealth of experience from both playing and coaching at elite levels. Most recently in Britain, she led London Lions Women to consecutive WBBL Championship and Betty Codona Trophy doubles during a two-year spell, whilst also capturing the 2024 FIBA EuroCup title.View this post on InstagramA post shared
  
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