Latest News - British Basketball League

2011 BBL Cup Final - Ticket Now On Sale

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:43:00 +0200

Tickets for the 2011 BBL Cup Final are now sale as one of the showpiece events in the basketball calendar returns to the National Indoor Arena on Sunday 16th January 2011 (3.30pm).

A Fresh Start for the Heat Next Season

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:30:00 +0200

The basketball season has just come to a close but the Heat management team are already looking ahead to next season.

A Full Nelson

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0200

Travis Nelson has become Michael New’s third addition to his Milton Keynes Lions roster ahead of the 2010/11 season.

A New Era For The Tigers As Mersey Tigers Are Launched

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:44:00 +0200

EVERTON Tigers will be known as Mersey Tigers next season

Andrew Sullivan Back In Toon With Eagles

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0100

Great Britain captain Andrew Sullivan has signed for Newcastle Eagles for the third time in his career after agreeing to return to the club until the end of the current 2009-10 BBL season.

Atiba Lyons Looks For Improvement

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:32:00 +0100

Sheffield Sharks player-coach Atiba Lyons is still looking for improvements from his table-topping side as they host Guildford Heat on Friday evening.

BBL Announce Capital All Stars

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:44:00 +0200

The BBL are pleased to announce that Ibrahim Gariba and Milek Jivens, will represent PAWS London Capital at the Team Colours BBL All Star Game at BBL Playoff Final Day.

BBL Announce Teams of the Year

Thu, 06 May 2010 13:25:00 +0200

The British Basketball League (BBL) are pleased to announce the Team of the Year, Defensive Team of the Year and GB Team of the Year for the 2009/10 season.

BBL Competition Structure Confirmed

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:32:00 +0200

The British Basketball League (BBL) is pleased to confirm the structure of their competitions - the BBL Championship & Playoffs, the BBL Cup, and the BBL Trophy.

BBL Cup & Trophy 2010-11

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:57:00 +0200

The fixtures for the 2010-11 BBL Cup & Trophy draws have been announced.

BBL Fixtures 2010-11

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:10:00 +0200

The fixtures for the forthcoming British Basketball League (BBL) season will be announced on Tuesday (3rd) and Wednesday (4th) of this week. Both announcements will be made at midday.

BBL Team of the Week #20

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:22:00 +0100

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders big man Jason Johnson leads the Team of the Week this week, after his inspiring performance in the Riders 89-80 defeat of Worthing Thunder, on Saturday night.

BBL Team of the Week #21

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:22:00 +0100

This week, the BBL Team of the Week is led by last year’s Playoff Final MVP, Trey Moore, who returned to these shores late this season, now featuring for Everton Tigers.

BBL Team of the Week #22

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:07:00 +0100

The BBL Team of the Week this week features Glasgow Rocks trio Jessie Sapp, Sterling Davis and Steve Parillon, as well as Mike Cook from Sheffield Sharks, and BBL veteran James Hamilton (Cheshire Jets).

BBL Team of the Week #23

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:53:00 +0100

Leading the Team of the Week this week is Guildford Heat player-coach Chad McKnight, as his side broke their losing streak with a 101-104 away victory over Worthing Thunder, in which the Ohio native scored a massive 31 points.

BBL Team of the Week #24

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The BBL Team of the Week this week features Jason Johnson and Bradd Wierzbicki (Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders), Chez Marks (Cheshire Jets), Jerome Gumbs (Everton Tigers) and Lynard Stewart (Newcastle Eagles).

BBL Team of the Week #25

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:16:00 +0100

The BBL Team of the Week this week features both regulars and newcomers, as Jessie Sapp and Kastytis Normantas take the guard spots, Jason Johnson is once again this week’s power forward, Mike Tuck features as the second forward, and at Centre is Darius Defoe.

BBL Team of the Week #26

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0200

Leading the BBL Team of the Week this time is BBL veteran, Robert Youngblood, who earned his place with a 30 point, 17 rebound performance, against BBL newcomers, Essex Pirates last week.

BBL Team of the Week #27

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:03:00 +0200

The BBL Team of the Week this week is made up of Jerrah Young and Colin O'Reilly, of Cheshire Jets, Rod Middleton (Worcester Wolves), Yorick Williams (Marshall MK Lions) and Matt Gorman, of Sheffield Sharks.

BBL Team of the Week #28

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:13:00 +0200

As the BBL Championship regular season draws to an exciting climax and we enter the Play-offs , this week's top performers were Rod Middleton (Worcester Wolves) and Trey Moore (Everton Tigers).

BBL Team of the Week #29

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:57:00 +0200

The star of the show this week is Worthing Thunder’s Reggie Bratton, whose 41 point performance against Airwaves Plymouth Raiders helped seal the Thunder a spot in the Playoffs in their second season in the league.

BBL Team of the Week #30

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:36:00 +0200

The first face in this week's Team of the Week is certainly a familiar one, as Mike Cook takes the first guard spot.

BBL The Magazine

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:54:00 +0200

The British Basketball League has today (Wednesday April 14) launched a new digital magazine and to celebrate we are giving subscribers the chance to win 5 pairs of BBL Playoff Final tickets!

BBL The Magazine - Issue 2

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:48:00 +0200

The British Basketball League has today launched the second issue of its digital magazine – BBL The Magazine.

BBL – A New Commercial Structure to Drive Growth

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:22:00 +0200

BBL, the premier League for men’s Club basketball competition in the UK, announces the formation of a new BBL Commercial Steering Group

Betts To Become Riders Ambassador

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:59:00 +0200

Leicestershire’s premier basketball player, Andy Betts, is to take on the role of Sporting Ambassador of the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders.

Brandreth's Back

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:27:00 +0200

Locally born Phil Brandreth will be part of the Cheshire Jets roster for the 2010/11 BBl campaign. The 6’3” 25 year old forward, who was selected for the English Universities team last year while he was a student at Chester, first joined the Jets in 2003

British Basketball Continues To Build Toward 2016

Thu, 27 May 2010 10:44:00 +0200

Whilst the world’s eyes are on London 2012, British Basketball continues to build towards 2016, a programme which is known as ‘T16’

Calling All Raiders Fans - Family Mascot Experience

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:38:00 +0200

Calling all Raiders Fans

Calling All Rocks Fans!

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:13:00 +0200

Calling all Rocks fans! How would you like to run out onto the actual playing court at the NIA this May, in front of over 7,000 screaming fans?

Channel 4 To Show Highlights of GB Games

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:24:00 +0200

Terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed that it will screen four highlights programmes of the British Basketball double headers

Coach Raftopoulos Takes the Top Job at Heat

Thu, 27 May 2010 10:41:00 +0200

Creon Raftopoulos has been appointed as Director of Basketball and the Heat’s head coach for the 2010/2011 season

Coaches Proud Ahead of Final

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:58:00 +0200

As Glasgow Rocks and Everton Tigers prepare for the Final showdown of the season, both their coaches are fired up for what is set to be a cracking finale to the 2009/10 BBL season.

Colbert Completes Raiders’ Roster

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:53:00 +0200

The UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders have announced their final player for the 2010/11 season, 6’7” American power forward Lehmon Colbert

Cricelli Signs With Raiders

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:25:00 +0200

The UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders have signed 6’7” forward, Sam Cricelli, who played last season with Raiders’ BBL rivals the Worthing Thunder

Czynienik Returns to Raiders

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:59:00 +0200

Former Polish junior international Michal Czynienik will return to the UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for the 2010/11 season. The 6’8” centre returns to the Raiders for the second successive season, and is determined to earn more playing time for himself this year.

Discipline - Florentino Valencia

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:49:00 +0100

Following his disqualification in the game between the Plymouth Raiders and the Worcester Wolves, in accordance with BBL Rules, Florentino Valencia has been awared a one match ban.

Eagles Clinch Top Spot

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:53:00 +0100

Following yesterday’s 99-79 win over Sheffield Sharks, Newcastle Eagles now lead the league, on 46 points and a 23-5 record.

Eagles Edge Trophy Semi

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0100

Newcastle Eagles gained the advantage in the first leg of the BBL Trophy Semi Final over arch rivals Everton Tigers.

Eagles Retain Trophy

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:55:00 +0100

Newcastle Eagles have retained the BBL Trophy this season after a 111-95 defeat of Cheshire Jets, at Guildford Spectrum yesterday, making it their fourth Trophy title in six years.

Eagles Seal League TItle

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:02:00 +0200

Newcastle Eagles have won their fourth league title in five years, thanks to the Sheffield Sharks going down 97-95 to Worthing Thunder, who themselves have secured eighth spot in the BBL Championship, and a tie with the Eagles in the Play-off Quarter Finals.

Eagles Sign Richard The Lionheart

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:17:00 +0200

Newcastle Eagles announce their first signing of the 2010-11 season, with the introduction of 6’8” Virginia Union graduate Kadiri Richard

Eagles Soar But Lions Fail to Roar

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The BBL Championship’s second and third placed sides both had mixed fortunes last weekend, as Newcastle Eagles kept up their assault on the title with two wins, whilst Marshall MK Lions experienced the opposite.

Eagles Win BBL Championship

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:12:00 +0200

Newcastle Eagles have retained the BBL title after nearest challengers Sheffield Sharks lost a thrilling match at Worthing Thunder on Saturday night.

End Of An Era For Stronach

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:35:00 +0200

The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders announce that Coach Gary Stronach will be leaving the Raiders after the final match of the season

England Basketball Player, Tayo Ogedengbe, Joins the New Heat Team

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:51:00 +0200

Guildford Heat has snapped up Tayo Ogedengbe for next season. Ogedengbe, who has been selected to play in England’s senior men’s team, is widely recognised as one of the most talented British players in the BBL league.

England Fall Just Short

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:47:00 +0200

England found European powerhouse Lithuania too strong at the University of Worcester on Tuesday evening as the visiting team chalked up a 78-73 victory.

England International Signs With Raiders

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:16:00 +0200

The Plymouth Raiders have announced their second signing of the summer, England international player Taner Adu

England Senior Men Roster Announced for Summer Programme

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:54:00 +0200

A 17-player roster has been announced by England Senior Men head coach Paul James heading into this summer's international competitions.

English MVP Joins Lions

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:18:00 +0200

Stefan Gill has become Mike New’s first signing to his Milton Keynes Lions roster ahead of the 2010/11 season.

Family Cheerleader Experience Now Available

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:42:00 +0200

In addition to the new BBL Playoff Final Day Family Mascot and Player Bench Experience packages, the BBL has introduced the Family Cheerleader Experience.

Finalists Confirmed

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:00:00 +0200

The two teams playing in the BBL Playoff Final are now confirmed, as Everton Tigers will face Glasgow Rocks in their second Playoff Final appearance in as many seasons.

Flournoy Raises Level as Garbelotto Prepares for 'Scary' Eagles

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:12:00 +0100

With Everton Tigers and Newcastle Eagles going head-to-head and Marshall MK Lions hosting Cheshire Jets in a repeat of the BBL Cup Semi Final, one of the BBL Trophy Semi-Finalists will be decided by Friday.

Flournoy Ready to Continue Fabulous Rivalry

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:13:00 +0100

Newcastle Eagles player-coach, Fabulous Flournoy, is excited at the prospect of resurrecting an old rivalry between the Eagles and Cheshire Jets, ahead of this week’s clash in the BBL Trophy Final between the two sides.

Flournoy and Cook Take Plaudits

Thu, 06 May 2010 13:24:00 +0200

The Molten BBL Coach of the Year Award goes to Newcastle Eagles player-coach, Fabulous Flournoy, whilst the player’s equivalent is awarded to Mike Cook.

GB Hungary For Victory

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:45:00 +0200

GB Standard Life senior men's coach Chris Finch is in a positive frame of mind as his side complete their build-up for their opening EuroBasket qualifier in Hungary tonight.

GB Make It Three In A Row

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:51:00 +0200

The GB Standard Life men kept their perfect record in the EuroBasket qualifiers with another heart-stopping victory this evening, winning 84-80 against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

GB Men Go 4-0

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:49:00 +0200

GB Standard Life men made it four from four in EuroBasket qualifiers as another strong fourth period saw them defeat Ukraine 90-76 this evening.

GB Men Reach Successive Eurobasket Finals

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:47:00 +0200

GB Standard Life men are on the way to Lithuania after a heart-stopping 94-85 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina tonight.

GB Men Suffer Defeat

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:17:00 +0200

GB Standard Life men suffered their first defeat of this summer’s EuroBasket qualifiers as they went down 75-56 in FYR Macedonia tonight.

GB Skipper Signs For Tigers

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:33:00 +0200

The Mersey Tigers have today announced the capture of Great Britain captain Andrew Sullivan for the upcoming BBL season.

GB Start With A Win

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:19:00 +0200

Chris Finch was delighted as the GB Standard Life Men picked up a vital 91-82 victory in Hungary to open their EuroBasket qualifying campaign.

GB Survive Last Minute Comeback By Hungary

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:32:00 +0200

GB Standard Life GB men made it five wins from five EuroBasket qualifiers as they survived a late comeback from Hungary to win 66-64 at the NIA tonight.

GB Women Secure Impressive Win

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:19:00 +0200

Jo Leedham's 26 points led GB Standard Life to a 70-63 victory in Slovakia on Monday evening to vastly improve their chances of reaching next summer's EuroBasket finals in Poland.

GB Women Secure Place In Eurobasket 2011

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:45:00 +0200

GB Standard Life women booked their place in the EuroBasket finals for the first time with a 77-59 demolition of Germany at the Liverpool Echo Arena this evening.

Garbelotto Looks Ahead to 'Emotional Game'

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0100

Whilst there is plenty of BBL Championship action, with many teams facing the prospect of two games in a weekend, the highlight of this weekend's fixtures is the BBL Trophy Semi Final first leg, between Newcastle Eagles and Everton Tigers.

Garbelotto Says 'It's Now Or Never' Whilst Flournoy Warns of Fabulous Fireworks

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:15:00 +0200

'Either they are going to have a fantastic end to the season, or we are going to upset them, one way or another' said Everton Tigers coach Tony Garbelotto ahead of his side's clash with the in-form Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Playoff Semi Final this weekend.

Gavin Love Announced As Plymouth Raiders Head Coach

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:48:00 +0200

The Plymouth Raiders have announced that after an exhaustive selection process, they have appointed former Raiders captain, Gavin Love as their new Head Coach.

Glasgow Rocks Re-Sign Big Man, Mike Copeland

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:46:00 +0200

The Glasgow Rocks have Re-Signed North Carolina big man, and fan favourite, Mike Copeland for the 2010/11 BBL Season

Glasgow Rocks re-sign local talent Scott Russell

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:45:00 +0200

Scottish guard Scott Russell is to return to the Glasgow Rocks for his 4th season with his local side. Originating from Johnstone, Russell's role has increased year on year since he signed with the Rocks in 2007

Great Britain Future’s Squad Announced

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:37:00 +0200

Some of the most up and coming British players have been picked to represent the GB Future’s team

Guymon Decision Mars Raiders Pre-Season

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:36:00 +0200

UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders are disappointed to announce that point guard Matt Guymon will not be joining up with the team for the 2010/11 season. Guymon has decided that for personal reasons, he needs to remain closer to his home in Southampton.

Heat signs “Bronco” Martelle McLemore

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:00 +0200

Coach Creon Raftopoulos has signed his first International player Martelle McLemore. The 6’ 5 guard/forward joins the Guildford Heat from Western Michigan Bronco’s, where he was a standout player for the team.

Hi Five For Lamble

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:24:00 +0200

Barry Lamble will return for a fifth season for the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders after signing a contract for the 2010/11 campaign.

Hundert Excited for Raid on Old Club

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:50:00 +0100

HAGGAI Hundert cannot wait for Saturday's encounter with Plymouth Raiders at the Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre.

Injection Of Youth To Fuel Jets

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:30:00 +0200

Last season was something of a bitter sweet one for Cheshire Jets. For most of the campaign and perhaps right up until the last ball was bounced in anger, fans didn’t quite know whether to laugh or cry

Jamal Jets In

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:51:00 +0200

Head Coach Paul Smith has added again to the Cheshire Jets roster for the upcoming season, with the signature of 23 year old 6’5” forward Jamal Williams.

James Returns Home

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:14:00 +0100

Just under a week after welcoming his former club, Guildford Heat, to Worcester University, Worcester Wolves Head Coach Paul James (PJ) returns to his origins on Saturday night.

Jelani Glides In

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:36:00 +0200

The Milton Keynes Lions have announced today that veteran basketball star Jelani Gardner will tread the boards for the Buckinghamshire based outfit.

Jets Add New Point Guard

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:40:00 +0200

As the new season approaches, Cheshire Jets have moved to strengthen their back court by adding US point guard Jeremy Bell to their 2010-11 roster.

Jets End Riders Winning Run

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:56:00 +0200

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders’ hopes of reaching a nine-game unbeaten run were ended by Cheshire Jets yesterday, as Paul Smith’s side beat them 92-82 at the Northgate Arena.

Jets Land Commons

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:59:00 +0200

Cheshire Jets have added a new addition to their roster, Chris Commons, who will be playing in Britain for the very first time.

Jets Reach Trophy Final

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +0100

Cheshire Jets have reached their second final of the season after beating Marshall MK Lions in the second leg of the BBL Trophy Semi Final yesterday, 102-68.

Jets release their first signing of the 2010/11 season

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:27:00 +0200

The Cheshire Jets are happy to welcome back Colin O’Reilly to the Northgate

Johnson and Flournoy Make the Grade

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:01:00 +0200

The Molten BBL Player and Coach of the Month Awards for March, go to Jason Johnson (Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders) and Fabulous Flournoy (Newcastle Eagles) respectively.

Jones Joins Worcester Wolves

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0200

Worcester Wolves and England Senior Men head coach Paul James is delighted to have secured the signature of Callum Jones for the coming 2010/11 season

Julius Joseph to Represent Heat as an All Star

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:04:00 +0200

The BBL have announced that former GB International, Julius Joseph, will be Guildford Heat’s representative in the Team Colours BBL All Star Game.

Keith Can't Wait

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:02:00 +0200

Keith Darden is delighted to become Coach Michael New’s fourth new addition to his Milton Keynes Lions roster ahead of the 2010/11 season.

Lewis Hopeful Of Upset

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:34:00 +0100

ESSEX Pirates’ head coach Tim Lewis is relishing Sunday’s show-down with Glasgow Rocks – when they eventually get there!

Lewis Hopeful of Upset Despite Injury

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:21:00 +0100

ESSEX Pirates’ head coach Tim Lewis is confident of starting a hectic week for his side with a win at MK Lions tonight.
Pirates face three matches in the space of six days.

Lithuania Win Again

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:11:00 +0200

Justin Robinson’s 26 points were not enough to prevent England going down 92-78 against Lithuania B at Worcester University on Wednesday evening.

Live Statcasting

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:46:00 +0100

We have suffered significant technical difficulties with the Cybersports Live Statcasting system this evening

Lockhart Joins Eagles Roster

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:55:00 +0200

The Eagles make their final pre-season signing by securing the services of Andre Lockhart, the Barbados national team point guard.

Lyons Ready for Lions Bite

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:46:00 +0100

Player-coach of the BBL Cup winning Sheffield Sharks, Atiba Lyons, says that his team must be ready for the physicality of Marshall MK Lions.

Macaulay Demands Defence

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0100

Marshall MK Lions boss, Vince Macaulay, has challenged his side to put in a massive defensive performance when they face league leaders and BBL Trophy Finalists, Newcastle Eagles, tomorrow night.

Macaulay Heaps Praise On Eagles

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:19:00 +0100

Marshall MK Lions coach Vince Macauley has praise for Newcastle Eagles as his team prepares to host them in a top of the table clash on Sunday

Mario: Stay In The Game

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:39:00 +0200

Carl-Mario Aquilina is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Essex Pirates, working closely with the players to enhance their performance and help them recover from injury

Marriott Back To Boost Raiders

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:41:00 +0200

The UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders have announced that shooting guard Jay Marriott will be returning to the team for the 2010/11 season. It will be Marriott’s second full season with the Raiders, after he initially moved from Ireland to play for the Raiders second team in Division Two.

McKenzie Signs With Raiders

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:25:00 +0200

Brian McKenzie, a 6’4” guard/forward from Providence College has been announced as the UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders’ 4th signing of the summer.

Mersey Tigers Announce Partnership Deal With David Lloyd Leisure Speke

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:46:00 +0200

David Lloyd Leisure in Speke is delighted to become a partner of Merseyside’s premiere basketball team, Mersey Tigers.

Merseyside Derby Resumes

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:59:00 +0200

The rivalry on Merseyside resumes tomorrow evening when Everton Tigers welcome Cheshire Jets to their home court.

Middleton commits to Wolves for 10/11

Tue, 25 May 2010 12:23:00 +0200

Wolves Head coach Paul James is delighted to have secured the signature of influential point guard Rod Middleton

Mighty Joe Returns To Eagles

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:54:00 +0200

Newcastle Eagles have re-signed shooting guard Joe Chapman for his second season at the club

Moore Returns To Eagles

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:14:00 +0200

Newcastle Eagles will see the return of Trey Moore to the black and white vest this season, as the Mississippi State guard re-signs for a second spell with the club.

Murphy Returns For Jets

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:26:00 +0200

For the seventh consecutive season, Richard Murphy will form part of the Cheshire Jets roster for the forthcoming campaign

NBA in London

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:20:00 +0200

The NBA returns to London as the NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Europe Live.

NILSEN - All Rise For El Crack

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:46:00 +0200

In years gone by, it was almost impossible to talk about Joel Freeland without questioning when he would fully realise his potential

NILSEN - Basket Ga-Ga!

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:46:00 +0200

In football they often say that goalkeepers are a one-off breed because of their madcap antics sometimes on, but largely off the court

NILSEN - Das Weakest Link

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:04:00 +0200

There are actually three BBL leagues in Europe

NILSEN - Energetic Cricelli Lights It Up

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:13:00 +0200

One of the leading lights in an impressive second BBL season for Worthing Thunder was the form of the versatile Sam Cricelli

NILSEN - King Of Garbage

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:50:00 +0200

It is rapidly looking like Andrew Sullivan might not be back in the BBL this forthcoming season. Although right now, the elation of progress with Great Britain

NILSEN - Ten Out Of Ten

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:27:00 +0200

Sunday night was just one of those nights. Absolutely perfect – one of the rare times in life when you could just sit back and smile with a sense of heart warming satisfaction

NILSEN - The GB Generation Game

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:08:00 +0200

A glorious summer of basketball for Great Britain reached a deliciously satisfying climax last Thursday in Liverpool and as another chapter was etched into the history books thanks to the magnificent efforts of Tom Maher and his team, I fumbled with the Blackberry as a bundle of e-mails and texts arrived from the Continent.

NILSEN : The Craziest Week

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:29:00 +0200

If the world of basketball could sing, then I would suggest it borrows the opening line from a tune by indie band The Wombats which begins with “I’ve just had the craziest week.”

NILSEN: 13,000 Reasons

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:25:00 +0200

There are some well known established facts in basketball – including those which are and those which aren’t officially written in the history books

NILSEN: Holding Back The Tears

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:31:00 +0200

For a few seconds last Sunday night I had to choke back the tears. The sense of emotion was so intense. I was standing in the absolutely incredible surroundings of the new Kresimir Cosic Hall

NILSEN: That Moustache Aside

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:03:00 +0200

As the Great Britain bandwagon rolls on and tries to avoid the banana skin of losing at home to Hungary, there has been so much to be grateful for

NILSEN: The Golden Girls

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:56:00 +0200

Last Sunday night was a historic and proud moment for a new era of Great Britain basketball after Damian Jennings and his players won the U20 European Championship Women Division B tournament

New Eagles Nest But No Clipping Of Wings

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0200

It’s been quite a summer for the defending BBL league champions. They finished the last campaign with a decidedly bitter taste in their mouths having been dismantled savagely and perhaps also surprisingly by the Tigers in the play-off semi-finals.

New Emblem For A New Era

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:34:00 +0200

The new look Mersey Tigers have today unveiled their brand new logo for the upcoming 2010/11 BBL season.

New Is Coach

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:47:00 +0200

Milton Keynes Lions today announced Mike New will be the club’s new Head Coach.

New Ticket Packages Now Available

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0200

For the first time, the BBL are offering families nationwide the opportunity to enjoy a complete experience of the biggest showpiece event of the season, the BBL Playoff Final.

New partnership is ‘slam dunk’ for Raiders and UCP Marjon

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:58:00 +0200

The Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce that they have signed a 3 year sponsorship deal with University College Plymouth St Mark & St John.

Nilsen : Pick and Roll (Overs)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:38:00 +0200

If I have one main wish this summer it remains my desire for the youth teams in this country to get promotion to Division A and specifically the Great Britain U20 team.

Nilsen : Schools Out For (A Spanish) Summer

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:37:00 +0200

When British basketball fans were down in the doldrums last week after news of Robert Archibalds pending withdrawl from the Eurobasket

Nilsen: New Mexico, Plymouth and Gottingen

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:28:00 +0200

It’s funny how things just all link together sometimes isn’t it? I didn’t think there would be much to connect Gavin Love and the Plymouth Raiders with the FIBA World Championships in Turkey and linked to my recent trip to Germany to work at the 2010 EuroChallenge Final Four.

Normantas to Stay With Wolves

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:34:00 +0200

Head coach Paul James has announced that fan-favourite Kastytis ‘Special K’ Normantas will be back at Worcester next season.

Northumbria University and Newcastle Eagles Announce Ground Breaking Basketball Partnership

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:59:00 +0200

The most successful franchise in British Basketball League history will be based at the country’s newest indoor arena in a move set to take North East basketball to the next level.

Old Foes Meet Again

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:41:00 +0100

Following the pattern of last year’s silverware race, Everton Tigers and Newcastle Eagles will meet in the BBL Trophy Semi Final.

PJ Returns to Wolves

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:40:00 +0200

The Worcester Wolves have announced this week that Paul James, the current England Coach, has agreed to remain as Head Coach of the Wolves for next season.

Pete Jacques

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:15:00 +0200

The funeral service of Pete Jacques will be held at Doncaster Crematorium on Wednesday the 28th of April at 3:20pm.

Pete Jacques Memorial Basketball Game

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:24:00 +0200

The Pete Jacques Memorial Basketball Game will take place on Saturday 17th July 2010 @ The Dome, Doncaster (4pm).Get your tickets now by calling 01302 370777 or email charlotte@ontrackpr.co.uk.

Pirates Fans - Run Out with a BBL All Star!

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:24:00 +0200

How would you like to run out onto the actual playing court at the NIA this May, in front of over 7,000 screaming fans?

Play-off Picture Still Clouded

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:55:00 +0200

With the regular season drawing to an enthralling end, Play-off basketball in the BBL is only just around the corner, and with fourteen games left, which teams will finish where is still very much to be decided.

Playoff Semi Final Line Up Confirmed

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:35:00 +0200

BBL Play off Semi Final Line Up confirmed

Polk To Power Raiders

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:51:00 +0200

The UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders have signed their third player of the season, American centre Otis Polk

Raiders Roller-Coaster Rides On

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:45:00 +0200

BBL writer Paul Nilsen looks at developments at the UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders, as they bid to shrug off a disappointing 2009-10 season and tip-off something of a potential re-birth having waved goodbye to the longest serving coach in the league during the summer.

Raiders Sign England International Guymon

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:15:00 +0200

The UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders have announced the signing of their second senior England International. Point guard Matt Guymon has put pen to paper for the Raiders for the 2010/11 season.

Raiders Star Rowe Returns To The Team

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:35:00 +0200

Star power forward, Anthony Rowe, will be returning to the Plymouth Raiders for the 2010/11 season

Riders Add High-Scoring Blount

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:04:00 +0200

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders have signed guard J.R. Blount for the 2010/11 season

Riders Add Simpson

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0200

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders have added American forward Anthony Simpson to their squad for the 2010/11 season.

Riders Outdoor Basketball Fest

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:43:00 +0200

The Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders will be running an exciting Outdoor Basketball Fest consisting of six weeks of one hour coaching sessions during the school holidays.

Riders Send Windless and Williams

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:15:00 +0200

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders have confirmed that they will be represented by BBL Legend, Tony Windless (pictured) and Captain Lataryl Williams at the BBL All Star Game on Saturday 8th May, as part of BBL Play-off Final Day.

Rishi Rides In For Riders

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:51:00 +0200

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders have added guard Rishi Kakad to their roster for this season, as their team for the new BBL season comes together.

Rocks Players Return to Former Club

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:31:00 +0200

Tonight will see Glasgow Rocks players, Rob Yanders, Steve Parillon and player-coach, Sterling Davis, return to their former club, when the Rocks take on Sheffield Sharks.

Rocks Sign Barnett

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:43:00 +0200

The Glasgow Rocks have found the missing piece in their 2010/11 season jigsaw puzzle, with the signing of 6'9" Centre, Hugh Barnett.

Rocks Sign Fantazia

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:56:00 +0200

The Glasgow Rocks have completed the signing of 6’4” Point Guard, Brice Fantazia. The American point guard is the Rocks third and final American import signing for Sterling Davis’ 2010-11 Rocks Squad.

Rocks Sign Mubarak

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:11:00 +0200

The Glasgow Rocks have added some European flavour to their squad with the signing of French guard Moses Mubarak. The 6ft4 guard spent the past two seasons playing in France for ESPE Chalons-en-Champagne Basket Pro.

Sharks Edge Top Spot

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:20:00 +0200

Thanks to three victories last week, Sheffield Sharks edged forward in the race for the league title, regaining the top spot from Newcastle Eagles and edging it by just two points.

Sharks Face Fabulous Eagles

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:16:00 +0100

Other than the two BBL Trophy Semi Finals being played tonight, this weekend is topped off by a mouth watering top of the table clash between Newcastle Eagles and Sheffield Sharks.

Sharks Retain Patton

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:19:00 +0200

Sheffield Sharks’ summer recruitment has begun in earnest with news that Ryan Patton will be returning to the club.

Sign Up for FIBA World Championship Today

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:03:00 +0200

The countdown to the 2010 FIBA World Championship continues, with the launch of FIBATV.com’s Early Bird World Championship Passes.

Skipper Williams Back For Riders

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:05:00 +0200

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders captain LaTaryl Williams has re-signed for the club for the 2010/11 season.

Smith Calls for Concentration

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:14:00 +0100

A disappointed Paul Smith, Head Coach of the Cheshire Jets, has called on his side to regain their focus on as high a league finish as possible.

Speedy Clark Is Lions Point

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:09:00 +0200

Kris Clark has become Mike New’s second addition to his Milton Keynes Lions roster ahead of the 2010/11 season.

Statcasting

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:01:00 +0100

The BBL have today (Sunday) trialled some Statcasting Software at the Guildford Heat v Cheshire Jets game. Should this trial prove success the intention will be to roll this out across all clubs in the coming weeks.

Statement - London Capital

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:03:00 +0200

The BBL has today announced the withdrawal of the PAWS London Capital Franchise.

Stephen Gayle Back For The Jets

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:49:00 +0200

Cheshire Jets are pleased to announce the return of Steven Gayle for the 2010 / 11 season

TC Calls It A Day

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:03:00 +0200

Sheffield Sharks legend Todd Cauthorn has announced his retirement from the game.

Tanner For the Team

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:49:00 +0100

ESSEX Pirates star Taner Adu is gunning for team and not individual glory against the high-flying Newcastle Eagles tomorrow night.

Team Colours Sponsor BBL All Star Game

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:27:00 +0200

The British Basketball League (BBL) are delighted to announce that Team Colours have become the official sponsors of the BBL All Star Game.

Thrilling Overtime Victory For GB Over Macedonia

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:06:00 +0200

GB Standard Life men made it two wins from two EuroBasket qualifiers as they won an overtime thriller 104-96 against FYR Macedonia this evening.

Thunder Add Trio

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:40:00 +0200

Worthing Thunder Basketball Club is pleased to announce the first three player signings for the upcoming 2010/11 BBL basketball season.

Thunder Prepare for Roaring Tigers

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:16:00 +0100

As they continue their push to solidify the eighth and final Playoff spot in their second season in the league, Worthing Thunder prepare this weekend for Everton Tigers and Guildford Heat.

Tigers Add Toney To Their Ranks

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:43:00 +0200

The Mersey Tigers have continued their summer recruitment drive by adding rising BBL star Tafari Toney to their roster for the new BBL campaign.

Tigers Pair Commit To Bright Future

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:32:00 +0200

The Mersey Tigers head coach Tony Garbelotto has today expressed his delight at the news that two of his key players from last season have agreed new deals with the club.

Tigers Set Arena Dates For New Season

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:41:00 +0200

The Mersey Tigers have announced that the Echo Arena will play host to its opening 9 games of the new BBL season.

Tigers Set To Earn Their Stripes

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:13:00 +0200

The calendar year of 2010 has been a pivotal year for the Tigers. Not only were they crowned as BBL Play-Off Champions, they also recently dispensed with their named link to Everton FC and went with the far more representative moniker of Mersey

Tigers and Jets Resume 'Fantastic' Derby

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:04:00 +0200

Ahead of the BBL Playoff Quarter Final between Everton Tigers and Cheshire Jets, members of both sets of coaching staff are excited at the prospect of resuming a local rivalry in the Playoffs.

Tigers and Rocks Progress

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:09:00 +0200

Facing Newcastle Eagles and Sheffield Sharks respectively, are Everton Tigers and Glasgow Rocks, after this weekend’s results.

Titmuss Plots Upset

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:12:00 +0200

Worthing Thunder Head Coach, Dave Titmuss, said his side are not there to 'make up the numbers', in the first Playoff game in the franchise's short BBL history.

Titmuss and Thunder Part Company

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:54:00 +0200

Worthing Thunder have today announced that Head Coach David Titmuss has advised that he will not be seeking to renew his appointment with Worthing Thunder next season.

Toluwase Eager For Victory

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:03:00 +0200

SAM Toluwase is certain Essex Pirates can finally beat Worcester Wolves on Saturday night.

Toney Takes Plaudits for Fabulous February

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:36:00 +0100

The Molten BBL Player of the Month goes to Sheffield Sharks Centre Tafari ‘Tap’ Toney, whilst the coach’s equivalent goes to his former boss, Fabulous Flournoy of the Newcastle Eagles.

Toppert Is First Signing

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:52:00 +0200

The Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce the signing of shooting guard Cody Toppert for the 2010/11 season

Warwick Adds To Riders Roster

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:23:00 +0200

Rob Paternostro has further strengthened his squad with the capture of 24-year-old James Warwick.

Watts Signs For The Wolves

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:52:00 +0200

Head Coach Paul James has lured 6’ 9” English forward David Watts, known as ‘Tin Tin’, to Worcester for the 2010/11 season.

Wolves Keep Up Play-off Pressure

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:39:00 +0200

Worcester Wolves kept up the pressure on Worthing Thunder for that eighth Play-off position yesterday thanks to their 88-102 win over Guildford Heat.

Worcester Basketball Bonanza

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:50:00 +0200

The University of Worcester will be hosting a series of International Basketball games this summer,

Zamroz Shoots In For Riders

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:55:00 +0200

Free scoring guard Ryan Zamroz is the latest addition to the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders squad for the 2010/11 season.

Zimnickas To Join Wolves

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:28:00 +0200

Head Coach Paul James has secured the signature of 6’ 8” Canadian/Lithuanian power forward/centre Aleksas Zimnickas, 27, who will join the Wolves for the new season.

BBL Championship Fixtures Announced

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:57:00 +0200

The fixtures for the 2010/11 BBL Championship season have been announced.

Schneck Comes to Chester

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:39:00 +0200

The Cheshire Jets have recruited their second signing of the new season Former St. Cloud State All-American centre Matt Schneck

Rocks secure signature of veteran guard EJ Harrison

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:47:00 +0200

The Glasgow Rocks have completed the signing of veteran guard EJ Harrison, as he becomes the first major signing for the Rocks this off-season.