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Plymouth confirmed out as SLB reveals 9-team line up
By Sam Neter on August 19, 2024
The Super League Basketball (SLB) have confirmed a nine-franchise line up for the 2024/25 season, with Plymouth being the only city left without a team...
Manchester professional basketball franchises sold to American investment firm
By Sam Neter on August 19, 2024
The professional basketball franchises for Manchester in both the men and women’s professional top flights have been sold to American-based Sherwood Family Investment Office. The...
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London Lions to be acquired by Tesonet, managed by BC Zalgiris
By Sam Neter on July 31, 2024
London Lions have agreed terms to be acquired by Lithuanian tech incubator Tesonet, who are also 25% shareholders of Euroleague powerhouse BC Zalgiris Kaunas, Zalgiris...
Surrey Scorchers fold, replaced by 89ers as new club formed
By Sam Neter on July 31, 2024
Surrey Scorchers have folded after the university has pulled out from the franchise due to uncertainty and “economic headwinds across the UK higher education sector”...
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Cheshire Phoenix sell controlling interest to US investment firm SDSsports
By Sam Neter on July 23, 2024
Cheshire Phoenix have brought on US investment firm SDSsports as majority shareholders, following investment in the club for an undisclosed sum. SDSsports LLC, a US...
Premier Basketball Limited releases first statement on new league
By Sam Neter on July 17, 2024
Premier Basketball Limited (PBL) has released its first statement since the BBF announced they have been awarded the new professional basketball league operating license for...
Sheffield Sharks & Hatters bring in new owner Vaughn Millette
By Sam Neter on July 17, 2024
Sheffield Sharks & Hatters have confirmed Vaughn Millette as the new principal owner of the two storied clubs. Millette, an American entrepreneur based in New...
Consortium of clubs awarded professional league license
By Sam Neter on July 17, 2024
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has today confirmed the award of a three year license to Premier Basketball Limited, a company formed by a consortium...
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BBF terminates BBL operating license: everything you need to know
By Sam Neter on June 27, 2024
There was shock news last Friday when the British Basketball Federation (BBF) announced they were terminating the British Basketball League (BBL) operating license with owner...
Mass exodus from BBL board following terminated license
By Sam Neter on June 26, 2024
Caledonia Gladiators owner Steve Timoney and Bristol Flyers CEO Lisa Knights are the latest resignations from the British Basketball League board, as they become the...