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• Nigel Walker OBE appointed Interim Basketball England CEO

  26-06-2025 21:28 via hoopsfix.com
  Basketball England has announced the the appointment of Nigel Walker OBE as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), set to start on Monday 30th June.
  A former international athlete and rugby player, Walker has held roles at Welsh Rugby Union as Executive Director of Rugby, acting CEO and Performance Director, spent 11 years as National Director of the English Institute of Sport (now UK Sports Institute) and enjoyed a 10-year career at BBC Wales as Head of Sport, among other roles.He will fill the
  
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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.
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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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• Quinn Ellis picks up Super Cup MVP honours with Milano

  29-09-2025 09:39 via hoopsfix.com
  Quinn Ellis has started his Olimpia Milano career in style, earning Super Cup MVP honours as Milano defended their title with a 90-76 victory over Brescia.
  The 22-year-old British guard was instrumental across the weekend at the Unipol Forum, delivering a clutch three-pointer with two seconds left to force overtime in the semifinal against Virtus Bologna, which Milano won 93-86.
  Ellis followed up with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting plus 4 rebounds in Sunday’s final, showcasing the efficiency
  
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• SLBW 2025-26 season preview: Who are the team to beat?

  19-09-2025 17:06 via hoopsfix.com
  The 2025-26 Super League Basketball season gets underway this weekend with just 10 teams competing after the withdrawal of Durham Palatinates.
  The inaugural SLB campaign was one of the most competitive in the top-flight since the 2014 inception as the four trophies were split across three teams.
  Here’s a run through how each team is looking ahead of the new season:
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  Last season: 4th (13-7) – Championship; SF – Playoffs; Winners – Trophy; DNQ – Cu
  
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• Government & NBA announce £10million investment into basketball in England

  17-09-2025 20:20 via hoopsfix.com
  The UK Government and the NBA have announced a landmark £10 million investment to grow basketball in England, marking the first time the Government has committed dedicated funding for the sport under its Community Sport Facilities Programme.
  The deal, unveiled during the State Visit of the US President and First Lady, will see £5 million allocated by the Government in 2026/27, with the NBA matching that investment with £5 million through to 2028.
  As part of the Government&rsquo
  
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• Hoopsfix Pro-Am regular season standouts

  04-07-2025 17:30 via hoopsfix.com
  As Week 3 of the Hoopsfix Pro-Am wraps up, pool play has officially concluded and the stakes are higher than ever as the playoffs begin.
  After an action-packed three weeks, now, the competition shifts into high gear, let’s take a moment to highlight the standout performers who separated themselves from the pack so far.
  Find all the statistical leaders here.
  Women’s Standouts
  Modiegi Mokoka – Sapphire
   
  Over the past three weeks, Team Sapphire’s ascent has been driven
  
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• SBB & Hoopspace secure place in semis, Ruby stay undefeated in Week 3 of Hoopsfix Pro-Am

  03-07-2025 07:46 via hoopsfix.com
  The intensity continued to heat up on the court in Week 3, and the final round of group play, of the 2025 Hoopsfix Pro-Am Summer League at Brixton Recreation Centre.
  Another full slate of hoops thrilled the Brixton Rec crowd, as the tournament heads into next week’s semi-final and classification stage.
  The first game of the day saw Team Sapphire improve to 2-1 in this year’s Summer League with a 58-51 win over Team Diamond.
  Modiegi Mokoka stood out with a 16 point display for Team Sa
  
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• Hoopsfix Pro-Am Week 3 – Live Streams, Stats & Rosters

  28-06-2025 09:03 via hoopsfix.com
  Week 3 of the Hoopsfix Pro-Am Summer League takes place this Saturday, June 29th, at Brixton Rec.
  Below are the full details for each matchup, including live streams and team rosters.
  Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10.
  Game 1 – Sapphire vs Diamond (Women) – 10:30am
  Team Sapphire : Sarah Round, Lindsey Cleary, Modiegi Mokoka, Sinead Prince, Fatumah Lwazi, Rebeca Ruzsa, Tyra Phelan, Amanie Emmanuel, Vanessa ObanorTeam Di
  
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• Amari Williams drafted with 46th pick in second round

  27-06-2025 07:27 via hoopsfix.com
  Amari Williams is heading to the NBA after being selected with the 46th pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft in the early hours of Friday morning.
  The Orlando Magic picked Williams, Kentucky’s starting centre last season, but he ends up at the Boston Celtics as part of a trade deal.
  He becomes just the sixth homegrown Brit to be drafted the last 25 years, joining Rob Archibald (2002) Luol Deng (2004), Joel Freeland (2006), Ryan Richards (2010) and Jeremy Sochan (2022).
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• Manchester Basketball sign Kayne Henry

  26-06-2025 21:45 via hoopsfix.com
  Manchester Basketball have signed British guard Kayne Henry for his first professional season on home soil.
  The Commonwealth Games gold medalist has spent most of his career in Germany after attending Jacksonville State for college.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Manchester Basketball (@mcrbball)Last season he averaged 10.6 pts per game in the German Pro-A across 19 games for ART Giants Düsseldorf.
  “I feel ecstatic to finally be able to play back home,” reflected Ka
  
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• NBL D1 clubs prepare to launch new league, British Championship Basketball

  25-06-2025 08:08 via hoopsfix.com
  All 13 NBL Division 1 men’s clubs from last season have come together to set up their own competition called the ‘British Championship Basketball’ (BCB), Hoopsfix understands.
  The company, officially incorporated in April, has full support from the British Basketball Federation and the three home nations but stems from years of growing frustration with Basketball England’s management of the second-tier competition.
  Hoopsfix understands former Basketball England CEO Stewar
  
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• SLB sues BBF as license dispute escalates

  24-06-2025 09:58 via hoopsfix.com
  The ongoing dispute between the Super League Basketball (SLB) and British Basketball Federation (BBF) has been turned up a notch as the SLB has announced it is suing the federation.
  The SLB put out a statement confirming it is commencing legal proceedings, alleging the BBF is breaching UK competition law, abusing its dominant position and breaching its duties as a sports governing body to act rationally after the federation has indicated it would not provide Governing Body Endorsements – p
  
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