Great Britain plan to enter teams at 2027 FISU World University Games
Great Britain are looking to field a men’s and women’s basketball team at the 2027 FISU Summer World University Games in Chungcheong, South Korea (1-12 August 2027), with preparations beginning this month.
If the applications are successful, the teams will be part of the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) team delegation to the games.
This programme would ordinarily be delivered by the British Basketball Federation, but following the BBF’s liquidation at the end of 2025, an interim arrangement has been put in place to ensure British student-athletes are not denied the opportunity to represent their country on the international stage.
The programme is a partnership between TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) and the Hoopsfix Foundation, and the men’s side, which starts this week, will be managed by Great Britain Senior Men’s General Manager Dan Clark, while the women’s programme will begin preparations later in the summer.
It has the approval of the interim delivery group overseeing the Great Britain programmes and will operate until a new British governing body is established through the consultation process the home countries are currently working through.
Lloyd Gardner, Head Coach of Surrey 89ers, former GB Under-20 Head Coach and GB Senior Men’s assistant, will lead the men’s team during the first camp as Head Coach.
The first identification camp will take place 19-21 May 2026 at the University of Westminster, London. The camp will serve as an initial touch point for coaches to assess players and make contact with prospects ahead of next summer’s selection process. A second camp is planned for end of June, with players expected to travel to Paris for an exhibition fixture as part of the build-up.
Dan Clark, Great Britain Senior Men’s General Manager, said: “There’s a real depth of British talent playing university basketball both at home and abroad, and the World University Games gives us a platform to bring that group together, compete at a high level, and build something for the future.”
The men’s May training camp roster is as follows:
Melchi Egbeyemi, Guard, 6’0”
Amarlie Wilkinson, Guard, 6’0”
Manie Joses, Guard, 6’7”
Latrell Davis, Guard, 6’3”
Re’Ale Basquine, Guard, 6’4”
Brandon Tchouya, G/F, 6’7
Blake Bowman, G/F, 6’5”
Remy Udeh, G/F, 6’6”
Israel Momodu, Forward, 6’9”
Louie Jordan, Forward, 6’9”
Tim Nwankwo, Forward, 6’8”
Haydn Ling, Centre, 7’2”
Kofi Asare, Centre, 6’10”
Tim Oboh, Centre. 6’11”
Emmanuel Kanwei, Centre, 6’9”
Head Coach: Lloyd Gardner
Assistant Coach: Matt Pitkin
Assistant Coach: Clive Castillo
To be considered for selection, players must be British citizens aged 18 or over, and no older than 25 on 31 December 2027. They must also be currently enrolled at a recognised higher education institution pursuing a degree or diploma, or have competed in such a programme in the year of the Games or the preceding year. Players who believe they meet these criteria and would like to be considered for the programme can contact: [email protected].
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