The ongoing impact of the latest Government guidelines continues to be felt throughout the British Basketball League with the start of the 2020-21 season now on hold as discussions continue with the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) Sir Rodney Walker, Chair of the British Basketball League, has today (Wednesday 30 September) written to …
Keep track of all the BBL club signings that have happened over the summer with the below list. Keep checking back for updates! Bristol Flyers Daniel Edozie Marcus Delpeche Raphell Thomas-Edwards Josh Rogers Liam Davis Josh Wilcher Zach Copeland Eric Lockett Marvin Dinnall Louis Weaver Thomas Browne Nassim Ladjimi Finley Woodward Panos Mayindombe Cheshire Phoenix …
Panos Mayindombe has extended his stay with Bristol Flyers for the 2020-21 season. The 32-year-old greek guard enters his fourth year with the club, after joining from Durham Wildcats in 2017. Mayindombe made nine league appearances for the Flyers last season and played a key role in helping the club reach its first ever BBL …
Cheshire Phoenix have announced that Hillyer McKeown will remain the Club’s principal sponsor during the 2020-21 season. Hillyer McKeown Solicitors (HM), a leading Chester based law firm has been the Club’s principal sponsor since 2016 and has a growing reputation for shaking things up and Doing Law Differently. This means offering a full-service legal consultancy, …
B. Braun Sheffield Sharks last night announced the signing of Jodhe Campbell for the upcoming 2020-21 BBL season. The announcement was made prior to the Sharks preseason match-up against Newcastle Eagles but then followed by an interview via a Sharks Facebook Livestream on Wednesday evening, where the Sharks gameday announcer, Mike Shaft, proceeded with a …
Following the Government announcement on 22 September that fans will not be allowed back to sporting events, we are currently assessing the impact this will have on professional basketball in the UK. The UK is a great sporting nation and the positive impact that sport has on communities and on physical and mental health can …
Surrey Scorchers this afternoon announced the signing of Martelle Mclemore for the 2020-21 season. The 32-year-old returns to Surrey after a seven year absence – previously suiting up for the Guildford Heat and Surrey Heat. Martelle will be re-united with Head Coach Creon Raftopoulos, who signed him for the Guildford Heat a decade ago, after …
Worcester Wolves continue their recruitment ahead of the new British Basketball Season with the signing of the versatile Shooting Guard Henry Wilkins. Wilkins becomes the club’s tenth signing and brings a wealth of experience to the team, having played across mainland Europe, as well as three seasons in the BBL with the Surrey Scorchers. The …
Leicester Riders have announced the signing of American guard Geno Crandall. Crandall, who spent last season in the Czech Republic with Turi Svitavy averaging 13.9 points per game and 3.7 assists, played for both North Dakota and Gonzaga in college. Crandall averaged 14.3 points and four assists over three seasons at North Dakota, leading the …
Bristol Flyers’ commitment to producing young British talent in the South-West is more alive than ever. Head Coach Andreas Kapoulas has given a BBL first team opportunity to five of the current SGS Basketball Academy programme as Marvin Dinnall, Louis Weaver, Thomas Browne, Nassim Ladjimi and Finley Woodward will train as part of the wider …