After three successful seasons with the team, Leicester Riders have confirmed this morning that they will be without the services of Rema Lascelles next season as he ends his professional basketball career to take up a new challenge. “I’d like to thank both Rob and Russell for giving me an opportunity to play the game …
B Braun Sheffield Sharks have announced the second commitment of the 2020-21 campaign, as Mackey McKnight has signed a one-year contract extension into his fourth season with the Sharks. The announcement was uniquely made via a Sharks Facebook Livestream at 7:30pm on Wednesday evening, where gameday announcer, Mike Shaft, revealed McKnight and then proceeded with a …
British forward Jamell Anderson returns to the Leicester Riders next season after signing a new one-year deal. Anderson who has spent seven seasons in Leicestershire having made his Leicester debut back in the 2011-12 season, has racked up 274 appearances and seven trophies with the Riders. ‘We are thrilled to have Jamell back for another …
London Lions will be amongst 44 other clubs to participate in the fifth season of the Basketball Champions League. The Lions will become the second BBL team to participate in the European competition, following Leicester Riders who competed two seasons ago. The final lineup was validated and confirmed by the Board of Basketball Champions League …
B Braun Sheffield Sharks have announced the first commitment of the 2020-21 campaign, long serving Captain Mike Tuck has signed a one-year contract extension into his 12th season with the Sharks. The announcement was uniquely made via a Sharks Facebook Live stream at 7:30pm on Wednesday evening, where the Sharks gameday announcer, Mike Shaft, revealed …
With BBL competitions provisionally scheduled to start in the early autumn as usual, preparations for the 2020-21 season are underway. Clubs are following the guidelines issued by the Government for elite athletes and returning to training. The anticipation of getting back on the floor and competing for the top honours is already building and so …
Dear All, Basketball stands together to urge the Government in Westminster to rethink after it opted not to reopen indoor sports facilities as part of its latest easing of coronavirus restrictions. Pubs, cinemas and amusement arcades will reopen from 4 July but basketball courts, gyms and leisure centres remain off limits. Why? We have already …
Great Britain Guard Conner Washington has returned to the Leicester Riders signing a two-year deal after spending last season in Europe. Conner is one of Riders’ most decorated players having won 10 trophies over 7 seasons in Leicestershire including 261 appearances. “We are thrilled to have Conner back,” said Head Coach Rob Paternostro, who has brought …
Following Friday’s announcement that the brand new Molten BG4500 Basketball is to become the ‘Official BBL/WBBL Game Ball’ from the 2020-21 season, BBL Shop is delighted to bring you the chance to grab your new basketball. To celebrate the launch, and adoption of the new ball, we are offering you a chance to grab the brand …
Plymouth Raiders have confirmed they have agreed to a request from Josh Wilcher that he be released from the remaining year of his contract, due to family reasons. Josh departs after his second spell with the Club, following his return in 2018, and he will be sorely missed by the Club and fans alike. Upon …