December 2024 - Hoopsfix.com

The 10 biggest British basketball stories of 2024
By Sam Neter on December 31, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a look back at the top 10 moments that shaped British basketball this year. From historic wins...
Jackson Gibbons awarded BEM in King’s New Year Honours list
By Sam Neter on December 31, 2024
City of London Academy’s Jackson Gibbons has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for “services to Young People and to Basketball” in HM The...
NBA eyes European expansion with FIBA partnership
By Sam Neter on December 29, 2024
The NBA’s potential expansion into Europe is becoming increasingly tangible, with high-level discussions between the league and FIBA pointing to significant developments on the horizon...
London remains top target for Euroleague expansion
By Sam Neter on December 29, 2024
London remains the Euroleague’s top expansion target, with the organisation prioritising getting it right over rushing the project, especially after the summer collapse of the...
Let It Fly Classic: The Clash (London) recap
By Sam Neter on December 22, 2024
A look back at London’s first Let It Fly High School Streetball Tournament – which previously has only existed in the US but came to...
Thames Valley rebrands to London Cavaliers
By Sam Neter on December 18, 2024
NBL Division 1 side Thames Valley Cavaliers have rebranded to the London Cavaliers, in a “strategic shift” as they aim to capitalise on London’s global...
BBF & BE get joint £4.5m in funding with focus on 3×3
By Sam Neter on December 16, 2024
The British Basketball Federation and Basketball England have been awarded a combined £4.475million pounds primarily for 3×3 basketball in the period leading to the Los...
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Hoopsfix Foundation launches basketballcourtsnear.me court finder
By Sam Neter on December 16, 2024
Ahead of the second annual World Basketball Day, the Hoopsfix Foundation has launched BasketballCourtsNear.me (BCNM), an innovative, community-driven platform set to become the most comprehensive...
Lisa Williams named Coach Developer of the Year at UK Coaching Awards
By Sam Neter on December 12, 2024
London Coaches Program (LCP) mentor, Lisa Williams, has been named Coach Developer of the Year at the UK Coaching Awards. Announced at a prestigious ceremony...
Donna Knight inducted to NNU Hall of Fame
By Alan Mezoela on December 4, 2024
Donna Knight has been inducted to Northwest Nazarene University Hall of Fame as both an individual and as part of the 1994-95 women’s basketball team,...