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Danny Evans turns pro with move to Spain
By Bradley Gains on July 3, 2020
Danny Evans has signed his first pro contract after sealing a move to Spain with LEB Silver side L'Hospitalet.
London Lions to enter Basketball Champions League qualifiers
By Bradley Gains on July 3, 2020
London Lions will compete in Europe next season after their application to join the Basketball Champions League (BCL) for 2020-21 was approved.
Becoming the BBL’s all-time leading scorer – with Peter Scantlebury MBE – Ep. 61
By Sam Neter on July 2, 2020
In episode 61 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, the BBL All-Time leading scorer and second most capped England/GB player ever, Peter Scantlebury MBE joins us to...
Matt Neville named Basketball England Chair as Wardle steps down
By Sam Neter on June 26, 2020
Matt Neville, the former Chair of British Gymnastics, has been appointed as the new Chair of Basketball England with immediate effect after Clare Wardle has...
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What happened with the Mallin Review? With Martin Henlan – Ep. 60
By Sam Neter on June 25, 2020
For episode 60 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we bring back Martin Henlan on the show to discuss the Mallin Review, an independent government-mandated review of...
London Lions affirm European ambition with Basketball Champions League bid
By Sam Neter on June 23, 2020
London Lions have confirmed their ambition to play in European competition next season with an official entry into the Basketball Champions League (BCL) for 2020-21....
Leisure centres remain closed as basketball’s return further delayed
By Sam Neter on June 23, 2020
Basketball clubs and players were dealt another blow today after the government further delayed the opening of gyms and leisure centres country-wide. There was a...
Euro reflections: Josh Ward-Hibbert combining two sports at a high level
By Bradley Gains on June 23, 2020
In the first of our ‘Euro reflections’ on the men’s side, Josh Ward-Hibbert looks back on competing at the FIBA U16 European Championship almost a...
Conner Washington returns to Leicester Riders on two-year deal
By Bradley Gains on June 19, 2020
Conner Washington has signed a two-year deal to return with Leicester Riders for a third spell at the club.
From Birmingham to the Euroleague – with Steve Hansell – Ep. 59
By Sam Neter on June 18, 2020
For Episode 59 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with former England and GB international, and ten-year pro Steve Hansell. Hansell, now coaching Team...
Newcastle Eagles defeat Leicester Riders in 2012 BBL Play Offs Final – condensed highlights
By Sam Neter on June 17, 2020
Take a look back on the 2012 BBL Play Offs Final as Newcastle Eagles took down the Leicester Riders at the NIA in Birmingham to...
All NBL Division 1 clubs intend to enter the 2020-21 season
By Sam Neter on June 17, 2020
All 14 projected NBL Division 1 Men’s clubs do intend to enter the 2020-21 season despite the COVID-19 pandemic having a severe impact on how...
NBL 2020-21 season start could be delayed to January as BE release Return to Play Guidance
By Sam Neter on June 15, 2020
The 2020-21 National Basketball League (NBL) season may not start until as late as January 2021 Basketball England have revealed, as the reality of the...
Liam Carpenter enjoys return to action as German season resumes
By Bradley Gains on June 13, 2020
While a number of leagues shut down around Europe including the BBL due to the coronavirus pandemic, there is still at least one Brit in...