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BBL denied coronavirus bailout from government
By Sam Neter on June 4, 2020
The government has denied the BBL a £1million rescue loan to help them survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Telegraph has revealed today....
How the BBL was founded – with Bob Hope – Ep. 57
By Sam Neter on June 4, 2020
In Episode 57 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with BBL Commercial Director Bob Hope, who was instrumental of the forming of the league...
BBL announces cancellation of 2019-20 season & format changes for next year
By Sam Neter on June 1, 2020
The BBL has announced the 2019-20 season is formally cancelled with no winners being announced, whilst the league has also revealed some format changes for...
The first Brit to play in the NCAA Final Four – with Karl Brown – Ep. 56
By Sam Neter on May 28, 2020
In Episode 56 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with the first Englishman to play in the NCAA Final Four, Karl Brown, widely considered...
Glasgow Rocks co-owner fearful of BBL insolvency amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Sam Neter on May 18, 2020
Glasgow Rocks’ co-owner David Low has cast fresh doubt over the future of the BBL, in an interview on the MVP Cast. The current league...
Why aren’t BBL teams competing in Europe? With Russell Levenston – Ep. 54
By Sam Neter on May 14, 2020
For episode 54 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we took an in depth look at why more British basketball teams aren’t competing in Europe, speaking with...
BBL to allow 4 work-permitted players from 2020-21 season
By Sam Neter on May 14, 2020
The British Basketball League (BBL) will allow teams to have up to four work permit players next season according to Leicester Riders’ Managing Director Russell...
Luol Deng & Pops Mensah-Bonsu both open to investing in pro franchise in the UK
By Sam Neter on April 23, 2020
Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu have said they would both be open to investing in a professional franchise in the UK, but only on the...
BBL & club revenue loss ‘well in excess’ of seven figures due to coronavirus pandemic
By Sam Neter on April 23, 2020
The BBL and its clubs have seen losses ‘well in excess of seven figures’ according to Leicester Riders’ owner and league Director Kevin Routledge, as...
BBL All-Star Game 2000 – Condensed Highlights
By Sam Neter on April 13, 2020
Take a look at the highlights from the 2000 British Basketball League All-Star game as teams from the North and South faced off in a...