British Basketball Federation Archives

Chema Buceta speaks on GB tenure in video farewell
By Sam Neter on December 28, 2023
Former Great Britain Senior Women’s Head Coach Chema Buceta has explained the circumstances around his departure and bid farewell to the programme in a video...
BBF appoints three new board members
By Sam Neter on August 23, 2023
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has announced the appointment of three new independent non-executive members to its Board of directors. British basketball legend Martin Henlan...
The task of unifying the sport as Chair of the BBF – with Chris Grant – Ep. 113
By Sam Neter on March 18, 2023
For episode 113 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with new Chair of the British Basketball Federation (BBF), Chris Grant. Having been announced in...
GB U20s to return, other age groups to be entered into 2023 FIBA European Championships
By Sam Neter on November 5, 2022
The British Basketball Federation has announced all six Great Britain age-group teams will be entered into the 2023 FIBA European Youth Championships. It means a...
Chris Grant OBE named new British Basketball Federation Chair
By Sam Neter on September 22, 2022
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has announced the appointment of Chris Grant OBE as the new Chair of the sport’s national governing body. Following a...
Steutel, Clark express anger at axing of GB U20 programme
By Sam Neter on November 28, 2021
GB Head Coach Marc Steutel and co-captain Dan Clark have expressed their disappointment in the British Basketball Federation’s decision to not enter the GB Under-20s...
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BBF awarded £1.35m UK Sport funding for Paris 2024 qualification cycle
By Sam Neter on December 21, 2020
The British Basketball Federation has been awarded £1.35m Progression Funding by UK Sport to help the Great Britain national teams target the Olympic Games. The...
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Grace Jacca and Safia Iman appointed to BBF Board
By Sam Neter on December 15, 2020
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has announced the appointment of Grace Jacca and Safia Iman to its Board. The additions help to strengthen the diversity...
Maurice Watkins steps down as Chair of BBF
By Sam Neter on November 24, 2020
British Basketball Federation (BBF) Chairman Maurice Watkins announced today he is stepping down after two years in the position. The 79 year old Watkins, CBE,...
Luol Deng & Pops Mensah-Bonsu reveal British basketball frustrations
By Sam Neter on April 14, 2020
Two of British basketball’s biggest stars have left a damning indictment of the sport’s administrators in the UK during an Instagram live session. Luol Deng...