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• 2023-24 WBBL Power Rankings #2 – Top three stay unbeaten

  02-12-2023 12:16 via hoopsfix.com
  We’re now over a month into the new Women’s British Basketball League season and the table is beginning to take some shape.
  There’s a familiar feel with the frontrunners with the top three all still unbeaten, but it remains strongly competitive across the league with some exciting matchups already contested.
  Official standings: Riders 4-0; Gladiators, Lions 3-0; Hatters 3-1; Rebels, Palatinates 2-2; Giants, Wolves 2-3; Eagles 1-3; Archers 0-3; Wildcats 0-5
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• London Lions hold on to defeat winless Ljubljana in EuroCup

  22-11-2023 23:29 via hoopsfix.com
  London Lions defeated winless Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, 101-95, in a BKT Eurocup regular season thriller on Wednesday evening at the Copper Box Arena.
  Conor Morgan came up clutch in a tight ending as the London Lions won their third straight EuroCup outing. Conor Morgan drilled a three-pointer from the corner to give a five point lead to his team with less than 50 second remaining before blocking a dunk attempt to keep their five point cushion and pull out the victory.
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• British basketball players in US colleges – 2023-24 season

  16-11-2023 16:33 via hoopsfix.com
  The 2023-24 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 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 season’s list, the 2012/13 seas
  
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• GB Senior Women suffer tough defeat to Sweden

  09-11-2023 22:23 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Great Britain Senior Women fell 62-64 at the hands of Sweden in their EuroBasket 2025 Qualifier on Thursday evening at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester.
  An improbable three-pointer from Holly Winterburn with nine seconds remaining pulled GB back to within three before they opted not to foul on the final possession, presumably so the final deficit would not be larger in a qualification system where points differential matters.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoo
  
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• Caledonia Gladiators thrash BC Sibiu at home

  08-11-2023 23:53 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators thrashed BC CSU Sibiu, 96-67, in FIBA Europe Cup at the PlaySport Arena on Wednesday evening.
  Following their blowout loss against Bilbao, the Gladiators got off to a great start, only allowing 10 points in the first quarter.It was plain sailing from there, as they were able to cruise to victory in their second match up against BC Sibiu.HUGE EUROPEAN WIN! https://t.co/6WfAAVJhGy
  Back at it this Saturday as we welcome back the Sharks!#WeAreCaledonia #GoGladiators #BritishBask
  
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• London Lions fends off Joventut Badalona

  08-11-2023 23:47 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions fended off Joventut Badalona, 76-87, in EuroCup action on Wednesday evening, in what is believed to be the first time a British team has won in Spain,The Lions came from behind, using a 24-8 second period spearheaded by their defence to take control. Gabe Olaseni dominated in the paint, finishing with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.
  The Lions ended their 2 games losing streak in the competition improving their record to 4-2.Gabe Olaseni oh wow@LondonLions I #MagicMome
  
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• BBL Week 8 Headlines: Patriots stun Lions, Phoenix climb to third

  06-11-2023 20:17 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The latest week of British Basketball League action saw a huge surprise as the last unbeaten record finally came to an end.
  There were split weekends for three of the top four, while the bottom three sides all have two wins apiece as the gaps close.
  Patriots end London’s perfect startBottom defeated top on Sunday as Plymouth City Patriots became the first BBL team to beat London Lions this season with a surprise 94-70 victory. Taylor Johnson top scored with a game-high 24 points against th
  
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• Handy to suit up as GB Senior Women’s squad named for EuroBasket qualifers

  02-11-2023 12:47 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Chantelle Handy will return from international retirement as Chema Buceta has named his 13-player training camp roster for the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifying games against Sweden and Estonia later this month.With 140 caps to her name, Handy is hugely experienced and made herself available after several players were ruled out with injury.Handy said: “I received a call from Chema asking for some support as unfortunately a few players are not able to play due to injury.
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• Bristol Flyers lose to Juventus Utena in wild ending

  01-11-2023 23:58 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The Bristol Flyers suffered a heartbreaking 75-76 loss to Lithuanian side Juventus Utena in the ENBL at the SGS College WISE Arena on Tuesday evening.
  The game went down to the wire as Billy Ray Ivey stole the ball from Tejon Lucas with 12 seconds remaining and the Flyers trailing by two (72-74). Ivey was fouled and scored two three throws to seal the win despite a last second three-pointer from Tejon Lucas to reduce the deficit to one point.
  Utena ended Bristol’s seven game winning streak
  
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• Caledonia Gladiators suffer blowout loss against Bilbao

  01-11-2023 22:33 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators suffered a blowout loss at the hand of Spanish side Surne Basket Bilbao, 106-58, in the FIBA Europe Cup at the Bilbao Arena on Wednesday evening.
  With both teams holding perfect 2-0 records heading into the game, it was Bilbao that remain undefeated as they used a 34-11 third period to turn it into a rout.
  https://twitter.com/Cal_Gladiators/status/1719802066774692189?t=uAh2idZyn7LWvFH18kEwQw&s=19
  Lukas Palyza led the Gladiators in scoring with 15 points.
  Kristian Kullama
  
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• Newcastle Eagles defeat Basket Brno for first European victory

  01-11-2023 10:14 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Newcastle Eagles get the first win of the ENBL campaign, 87-81, against Czech side Basket Brno, at the Vertu Motors Arena on Tuesday evening.
  Following a controversial ending that saw them lose their ENBL 2023-2024 opener, the Eagles were able to hold on to their five point lead entering the fourth quarter.𝟮𝟳 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚!Your Eagles take a histor
  
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• BBL Week 7 Headlines – Gladiators edge Riders, Surrey survive OT

  31-10-2023 08:39 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The picture is still pretty clear at the top of the British Basketball League standings, but there were some fierce battles among the chasing pack in the latest round of action.
  Moore wins big battle for CaledoniaClifton Moore was the Gladiators hero on Sunday as they claimed a dramatic 84-83 victory over Leicester Riders. The American scored the game-winner in the final seconds with Pat Whelan having led the charge against his former side with 24 points and five assists in the win.Scorchers too
  
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• 2023-24 WBBL Power Rankings #1 – Leading teams start strong

  28-10-2023 11:14 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The 2023-24 Women’s British Basketball League season is finally underway with all 11 teams in action over the opening weekend.
  There’s a different look to the league this year with Sevenoaks Suns withdrawing and Helen Naylor not the player wearing the number nine jersey for Sheffield Hatters, but it promises to be an exciting campaign if the off-season moves are anything to go by.
  Pre-season rankings: 1 – Lions, 2 – Gladiators, 3 – Riders, 4 – Rebels, 5 &ndash
  
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• Caledonia Gladiators defeat defending champs Anwil Wloclawek in FIBA Europe Cup

  25-10-2023 23:16 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators outlasted Polish side Anwil Wloclawek, 66-63, in the FIBA Europe Cup at the PlaySport Arena on Wednesday evening.
  The Gladiators were able to hold on to their six point lead entering the fourth quarter to secure the win against the defending FIBA Europe Cup champions.
  Jakub Garbacz missed the chance to take the game to overtime with four seconds remaining as his 3-point shot went wide.
  “What an incredible evening it was for everyone connected to Caledonia Gladiators,&r
  
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• BBL announces second US broadcast deal, with NBC Sports Regional Networks

  25-10-2023 18:50 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The British Basketball League has announced another US media rights agreement for the 2023/24 season with NBC Sports Regional Networks (RSN).
  Through the partnership, basketball fans in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Philadelphia regions will now have the opportunity to enjoy top-tier British basketball action on NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports California, NBC Sports Chicago and NBC Sports Philadelphia, respectively.
  The deal is the second US broadcast deal announced this month, adding
  
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• London Lions suffer heartbreak with double OT loss to Paris

  25-10-2023 00:37 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions suffered a heartbreaking 102-106 double OT loss to Paris Basketball in the EuroCup at the Copper Box Arena on Tuesday evening.
  https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/1716924939188736065?t=RaKbZuj9_6qIa7AI8gGe9w&s=19
  Paris erased a 10-point fourth quarter deficit before a Sam Dekker three with 0.2 seconds remaining in regulation sent the record 6,000 fans in the Copper Box wild to force the first period of overtime.A late Gabe Olaseni offensive rebound and putback forced the second e
  
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• Laken James: “We made history in Scotland – it was something truly special”

  24-10-2023 13:35 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators enjoyed a dream European debut when they defeated Portuguese side Benfica in EuroCup Women action last Tuesday.
  Returning American guard Laken James hailed the success on a historic night for the club in front of their home fans at the new arena.
  Having fun with ithttps://t.co/TzCLQK7HD9
  — Laken James (@lakenjames5) October 19, 2023
  “This first EuroCup win feels incredible,” James told Hoopsfix. “We made history in Scotland and I think that’s so
  
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• BBL Week 6 Headlines: Scorchers off the march, Bristol flying high

  23-10-2023 09:03 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The latest round of action saw the top two sides both enjoy double-winning weekends, while Surrey Scorchers finally ended their winning drought.
  Scorchers end losing startSurrey Scorchers finally tasted victory in their 2023-24 campaign after an impressive 98-72 victory over Manchester Giants on Saturday evening. Two-time league MVP Justin Robinson top scored with 23 points from the bench as the Scorchers led by as many as 30 points in the contest.
  The Scorchers would then lose 82-70 away at unb
  
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• Basketball England named Sport Organisation of the Year at Sporting Equals Awards

  23-10-2023 07:44 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Basketball England (BE) has won the 2023 Bishop Lloyd Jackson Sport Organisation of the Year Award at the Sporting Equals Awards evening.
  The award recognises a sports organisation that has made excellent progress on the agenda for ethnically diverse people and communities and is an example to follow.
  It comes following BE being the only national governing body of sport to achieve an overall ‘A’ grade in the 2022 Race Representation Index, and participation figures for basketball sho
  
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• Valerie Cassidy De Falco records quadruple-double in WEABL

  20-10-2023 17:21 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Valerie Cassidy De Falco recorded an impressive quadruple-double in WEABL action for Nottingham Wildcats Academy.
  The GB Under-18 guard finished with an all-round effort of 29 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists and 10 steals in Nottingham’s 35-94 win at The Sheffield College.
  “I’m excited to be able to play in the WEABL and enjoy the challenge of competing against some of the other top U19 prospects in the country,” commented Cassidy De Falco. “It’s more special
  
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• BBL signs U.S. broadcast deal with New England Sports Network

  19-10-2023 15:59 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The British Basketball League has announced a broadcast deal with New England Sports Network (NESN), providing sports fans in the New England region TV access to the sport for the 2023/24 season.
  NESN will bring the action of British Basketball League games to basketball enthusiasts in the six New England states; Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.Viewers will be able to view two live games each week, airing one on Thursdays and one on Fridays, alongside
  
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• London Lions defeat Prometey to remain unbeaten in EuroCup

  18-10-2023 22:17 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions kept their perfect start in the EuroCup with an 87-99 win against Ukrainian side Prometey Slobozhanske, in Riga on Wednesday evening.
  A slow start saw Lions trail by as many as 11 in the first quarter, before turning it on in the remaining three periods. Prometey did not go down without a fight, pulling back to within one in the final five minutes before back-to-back threes from Connor Morgan gave the Lions the cushion they neededto pull out the victory.
  After a slow start @LondonLi
  
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• Caledonia Gladiators defeat BC Sibiu to open FIBA Europe Cup campaign

  18-10-2023 22:03 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators got off to a perfect start in their FIBA Europe Cup campaign with a 68-80 victory over BC CSU Sibiu, in Romania on Wednesday evening.
  Patrick Whelan delivered an MVP performance on his way to 24 points, shooting 8 of 11 from the field and 6 of 7 from behind the line, finishing the game with a 3-point buzzer beater.
  @Cal_Gladiators get their @FIBAEuropeCup campaign off to a successful start behind a 24 point outing from @p_whelan1Two! @fibaeuropecup pic.twitter.com/jIAYrXe1lQ
  
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• Streams/recaps: Caledonia Gladiators in EuroCup Women

  18-10-2023 14:35 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators become the second women’s team to enter Europe in recent years as they make their debut in EuroCup Women.
  The ambitious side were accepted directly into the regular season and face some challenging opposition as they aim to make history of their own.
  Laken James is back alongside incoming duo Kirsty Brown and Hannah Robb from Leicester Riders, while former GB center Sammy Roscoe is another of the new additions.
  Next game:(H) vs SL Benfica (0-1) – Wed 18th October
  
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• Streams/recaps: London Lions off to winning start

  18-10-2023 13:37 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions are entering EuroCup Women for a third successive season as they look to make more history with a strong-looking roster.
  The British side failed to qualify for the EuroLeague Women regular season after a two-legged defeat against Hungarian side DVTK, despite recording their first win in the competition in the second leg.
  London have reached the EuroCup playoffs in each of the past two seasons and come up against two teams that they played in the 2021-22 group phase.
  Next game:(A) vs
  
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• BBL Week 5 Headlines: Lions need OT for eight straight, Giants beat Riders

  17-10-2023 08:52 via hoopsfix.com
  
  It was a good week for the home teams with just one road victory coming from the latest round of British Basketball League action.
  Four teams saw split weekends to keep the pack close together, while London were given their biggest test yet on the way to maintaining their perfect start.
  Lions go to 8-0 in Monday OT thrillerIn a rare Monday evening clash in the BBL, London needed to rally from a 14-point deficit before eventually overcoming Newcastle Eagles 109-104 in overtime. Matt Morgan’
  
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• NBA announces multi-year agreement with TNT Sports in the UK

  16-10-2023 11:23 via hoopsfix.com
  
  TNT Sports and the NBA have announced a multiyear broadcast collaboration that will deliver more than 250 live games and a range of NBA programming to fans in the UK and Ireland exclusively on TNT Sports’ platforms.
  In addition to at least nine games during each week of the regular season, TNT Sports will broadcast the league’s marquee events, including select games from the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, the NBA Playoffs, the Finals, NBA All-Star and the NBA Draft.It comes foll
  
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• Bristol Flyers defeat BC Spartak Pleven to open ENBL campaign

  11-10-2023 23:37 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Bristol Flyers achieved their first European win, 73-90, against BC Spartak Pleven in the European North Basketball League.The victory places them as the second British Basketball League team to snag a European win in nearly two decades.First European game. First European Win.Box score » https://t.co/K8q7scyU9u pic.twitter.com/CLLB5BpKy6
  — Bristol Flyers (@BristolFlyers) October 11, 2023Brad Greene delivered an impressive performance for the Flyers as he recorded 26 points, 7 rebound
  
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• Shaquille Walters, Gedi Juozapaitis sign for same team in Bulgaria

  10-10-2023 08:55 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Shaquille Walters and Gedi Juozapaitis have both signed for Tunja Yambol in Bulgaria for the 2023-24 season.
  The British duo are on the same team with Juozapaitis turning pro after a five-year college career, while it’s a second year overseas for Walters.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Gedi Juozapaitis (@gedijuozapaitis)
  Juozapaitis averaged 15.4 points per game during the 2022-23 season at Maine having previously spent two years at Georgia Southern and two before at D2 school
  
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• BBL Week 4 headlines: Gladiators, Sharks celebrate home openings

  10-10-2023 00:42 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The 2023-24 British Basketball League season is now four weeks old as the standings begin to take shape.
  Seven games took place over the latest weekend with London Lions already opening up a gap at the top and two sides getting off to perfect starts in their new homes.
  Gladiators open new arena in styleCaledonia Gladiators opened their new arena in style on Sky Sports as they defeated Surrey Scorchers 86-79 on Thursday evening. Gareth Murray’s side improved to 2-1 in the league with Trent
  
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• London Lions defeat Venezia to open EuroCup campaign

  05-10-2023 17:06 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions opened their 2023-24 EuroCup campaign with a 76-69 win against Umana Reyer Venezia, Wednesday evening, at home at the Copper Box Arena.
  New coach Petar Bozic had a positive start as he looks to build upon his side’s historic run from last year.Donte Grantham led the Lions with 23 points and 7 rebounds in his first-ever EuroCup game, helping his team overcome a double-digit deficit to get the win.Gabe Olaseni added 10 points to his team’s tally and played an important rol
  
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• Controversial ending sees Newcastle Eagles lose at buzzer in ENBL debut

  05-10-2023 16:48 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Newcastle Eagles suffered a heart-breaking 94-92 defeat against at the hands of BC Šiauliai in their opening game of the European North Basketball League (ENBL) on Wednesday evening at the Šiauliai arena in Lithuania.
  Jonathan Davis hits the game winner at the buzzer to break the hearts of the Newcastle Eagles in their ENBL debut against BC Siauliai, with a 94-92 defeat.
  (Scoreboard is wrong)
  Eagles led by 13 early in the 4th, giving up 30 points in the quarter. pic.twitter.com/jlP
  
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• Sheffield Sharks unveil new 2500-seat home arena

  05-10-2023 12:30 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Sheffield Sharks have unveiled their new 2,500 seat arena ahead of the home season opener on Sunday against Newcastle Eagles.
  Based in the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, the 44,000 square foot, £14million ‘Canon Medical Arena’ has been a decade-long project, having come to fruition through a collaboration with Canon Medical Systems UK.A section of the building will host a cutting-edge medical diagnostics centre managed by Living Care, designed to serve not only elite and profes
  
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• BBL Week 3 headlines: Patriots off the mark, Phoenix halt Eagles

  03-10-2023 09:52 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions are now the only undefeated team remaining in the BBL, while Plymouth City Patriots opened their league account for the season.
  Here’s what happened across the league in Week 3:
  Patriots claim first win in split weekendPlymouth City Patriots claimed their first win of the new season at the fourth time of asking as they defeated Sheffield Sharks 92-87 as part of a home double-header. Mason Faulkner starred with 24 points with the hosts needing to fend off a fightback having led
  
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• Caledonia Gladiators reveal 1600 seat arena ahead of home opener

  02-10-2023 12:35 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators have unveiled their new multi-million-pound arena ahead of their first league game in the club’s new home later this week.
  The BBL Trophy winners have completed finishing touches on the 1600-seat arena, based at PlaySport Scotland leisure complex in East Kilbride.The adaptive re-use of the existing facility only began groundworks in March with more than 112,000 man-hours spent transforming the space into a 1,600 seater stadium over the last six months.Supporters arrivi
  
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• Hackney park renamed in tribute to legendary basketball coach Joe White

  01-10-2023 20:04 via hoopsfix.com
  
  A Hackney park has been renamed Joe White Gardens after the legendary basketball player & coach Joe White (1962-2002), who impacted countless young people in East London through the 1980’s, 1990’s & early 2000’s.The inspirational local figure, who was a GB international himself, produced 32 professional players, including 2 GB Olympians in Drew Sullivan and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, while winning 37 national titles in just 14 years coaching.
  Today we unveiled signs for a park
  
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• Crowdfunding campaign launched for Joe White documentary

  29-09-2023 20:14 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The Hoopsfix Foundation has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise licensing fees required to release their documentary about legendary basketball coach Joe White.
  ‘Big Joe’ is a 28 minute documentary that tells the story of the remarkable life and legacy of Joe White, an extraordinary basketball coach from East London, who used the failure of his own NBA dreams as motivation to use basketball as a tool to change lives, both on and off the court in Hackney — the most under-p
  
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• London Lions exit EuroLeague Women despite second leg win

  27-09-2023 19:55 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions have missed out on qualifying for the EuroLeague regular season, despite beating DVTK 72-73 in Wednesday’s second leg.
  They overall 135-121 loss on aggregate means the British side will now join compatriots Caledonia Gladiators in the regular season of EuroCup instead as they enter the competition for a third successive year.Holly Winterburn led the way with an all-round effort of 22 points – including six threes – as well as five rebounds and four assists, while M
  
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• WATCH: London Lions @ DVTK – EuroLeague Women Qualifiers 2nd leg

  27-09-2023 10:50 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions head to Hungary trailing by 15 points in their EuroLeague qualifier against DVTK with the second leg taking place on Wednesday evening at 5pm.
  The task to turn the tie around is certainly challenging with the Lions looking to make history by making it to the regular season for the first time.View this post on InstagramA post shared by London Lions (@londonlionsw)
  Can London complete the comeback? Here are three factors:
  Embrace the challenge
  It’s going to be a ‘hostile&r
  
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• Bouncewear specialty basketball store opens in London

  26-09-2023 11:53 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Specialist basketball store Bouncewear has officially opened in Shoreditch, East London.
  Initially in a temporary pop up space, the store will move across the road into a permanent 2-unit space later this year.Started in 2004, the brand began with a small 40 square meter space in Leuven, Belgium. Since then, they’ve expanded to six stores in Belgium, four in France, one in Luxembourg, one in Spain and now their first in the UK.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfi
  
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• Caledonia Gladiators drop into FIBA Europe Cup after Fribourg loss

  25-09-2023 10:02 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators fell at the first hurdle of Basketball Champions League qualification with a 57-51 defeat at the hands of Switzerland’s Fribourg Olympic on Sunday evening.
  With the defeat, it means they will play in the FIBA Europe Cup for their first season in European competition.The game was anything but pretty and Gladiators will no doubt be frustrated with themselves after leading the majority of the contest – by as many as 16 – before a fourth quarter collapse when a
  
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• BBL Week 2 headlines: Dominant Lions move to 3-0, Riders rally for first win

  25-09-2023 09:31 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The reigning BBL champions London Lions are sending out an early message to the rest of the league as they enjoyed a dominant weekend to continue their unbeaten start.
  Three teams are still yet to taste defeat after the second week of the 2023-24 campaign.
  Leaders Lions dominant on Sky Sports
  In an early clash of last season’s trophy winners, London Lions enjoyed an emphatic 93-65 victory over Caledonia Gladiators in front of the Sky cameras. Gabe Olaseni posted 14 points and 10 rebounds i
  
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• London Lions lose home opener in EuroLeague Women Qualifiers

  20-09-2023 22:09 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions saw their EuroLeague Women debut end in defeat as they were beaten 48-63 by Hungarian side DVTK in the first leg of the qualifiers.
  The British side will head on the road next week needing to overturn the 15-point deficit if they are to compete in this season’s regular season.
  Megan Gustafson top scored in defeat with 13 points off the bench with Juicy Landrum adding 12 points as the only scorers in double figures.
  Box score.
  It was a cagey start for London as the visitors mad
  
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• London Lions target more history in EuroLeague Women debut

  19-09-2023 10:17 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions have reached the EuroCup Women playoffs in back-to-back seasons, and now they embark on their biggest challenge yet in aiming to qualify for the EuroLeague Women regular season.
  Last season’s WBBL treble winners take on Hungarian side DVTK in a two-legged qualifier for the right to make it into Europe’s elite competition with a home opener on Wednesday.The stars align
  The Lions are stacked (again). They pulled off some blockbuster moves including the signings of GB stars
  
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• Caledonia Gladiators BBC documentary “Ballers” released

  18-09-2023 17:33 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Ball or Nothing, a new documentary following the Caledonia Gladiators’ 2022/23 British Basketball Championship season is set to premiere on the BBC this Monday, September 18 2023.
  The eight part-series, each 30-minutes long, will debut on BBC Scotland at 10pm on Monday night (Episode 1), and Tuesday 19th on BBC Three at 9pm (Episode 1).
  Made by Renowned Films, Ballers: Ball or Nothing follows the story of Scotland’s only professional basketball team through their BBL Trophy winning 2
  
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• BBL Week 1 headlines: Phoenix stun Riders, Eagles win Sky opener

  18-09-2023 14:14 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The 2023-24 season in the British Basketball League got underway this weekend with all 10 teams in action to begin their regular season campaigns.
  Eagles overcome Sharks in Sky openerA new-look Newcastle Eagles side defeated Sheffield Sharks 79-72 on the opening night of the new season, live on Sky Sports. Marc Steutel had recruited from around the league and it was ex-Manchester forward Tajh Green that put on a typical show with 17 points and 11 rebounds with former Cheshire guard Larry Austin
  
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• New dawn beckons for BBL ahead of 2023/24 opening night

  14-09-2023 17:50 via hoopsfix.com
  
  As the 2023/24 British Basketball League season tips off on Thursday evening, it dawns a new era for the UK’s top flight as they attempt to make the switch from an events business to a content and entertainment first platform.
  “I want kids imitating guys that play in the British Basketball League,” BBL CEO Aaron Radin explained in a roundtable discussion with British basketball media on Monday.
  “The way that we’re going to get there is through the content experience
  
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• BBL returns to Sky Sports for 2023/24 Season

  13-09-2023 11:28 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, the British Basketball League has extended its broadcast partnership with Sky Sports for the fourth consecutive season.
  Fans will see one game from the UK game’s top professional league live each week on Sky Sports’ linear and YouTube channels, with Jeanette Kwakye MBE being the new lead presenter.
  Also joining the game day broadcast team is former GB and London Lions star Ovie Soko who takes the role of lead analyst, Drew Lasker as on-the-ground report
  
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• Germany crowned FIBA Basketball World Cup champions

  10-09-2023 17:44 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Germany have won the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time, defeating Serbia 83-77 in front of 12,000 fans on Sunday in Manila.After picking up the bronze medal at FIBA EuroBasket 2022, it marks the first time Germany have won major event medals in consecutive years.
  Undefeated.
  FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, GERMANY ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS! #FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/byh5sxYvA3
  — FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023(@FIBAWC) September 10, 2023
  Dennis Schroder was spectacular on his
  
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• NBA 2K24 launches in UK

  08-09-2023 09:29 via hoopsfix.com
  
  NBA 2K24, the latest iteration of the top-rated NBA video game simulation series, is now available worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo SwitchTM family of systems, and PC.Players can experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture with innovative updates in NBA 2K24. A focus on increased realism and competition are at the forefront of the newest entry with the introduction of immersive ProPLAY technology and crossplay functionality for New Gen,
  
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