SLB reveals NBL and SBC additions to inaugural Cup campaign
The Super League Basketball (SLB) has revealed that seven teams from outside the division have joined the lineup for the inaugural Cup competition.
Five teams from Basketball England’s NBL Division One and two teams from basketballscotland’s Scottish Basketball Championship (SBC) have accepted invitations to the men’s tournament and will join the nine SLB franchises when the Cup commences in January.
The teams who have accepted invitations to the competition are as follows:
· Derby Trailblazers (NBL)
· Essex Rebels (NBL)
· Hemel Storm (NBL)
· Nottingham Hoods (NBL)
· Reading Rockets (NBL)
· Sony Centre Falkirk Fury (SBC)
· St Mirren (SBC)
The competition will adopt a bracket format, meaning from the outset the 16 participating clubs and their fans can chart their team’s course to the Final at the end of March, with a venue for the Final to be announced soon.
All teams will be entered into an open draw to decide the First Round ties, which are set to take place on the weekend of January 10, with a date for the draw and information on how to tune in to be confirmed in due course.
The First Round and Quarter-final stages of the Cup will be single-leg contests, with the Semi-finals played over two legs. At this stage an aggregate score will be used to determine the winners, who will book their place in the Cup Final.
“We are thrilled to welcome seven great teams from both the NBL and SBC to the Cup lineup,” SLB Interim Chair Vaughn Millette said.
“Their inclusion not only adds a new level of excitement and intrigue to the competition but highlights the depth and talent across British basketball.
“We’re grateful to Basketball England and basketballscotland for their support in allowing their teams to compete in the competition and I’m excited to see how the Cup unfolds as we continue to elevate the sport together.”
Fans will be able to watch all of the Cup competition action live and for free on DAZN.
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