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UNDER-20 U-TURN FOR GB TEAMS
By Mark Woods on October 18, 2018
The British Basketball Federation has declared they will field Great Britain teams at all age groups in 2018-19.
BBF Commits to Fielding All Age Group Teams for 2018-19
By Sam Neter on October 18, 2018
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has made a commitment to register Great Britain teams in all age groups for international competitions during the 2018/19 campaign,...
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Leicester Riders Competitive in Opening FIBA Europe Cup Defeat
By Bradley Gains on October 17, 2018
Leicester Riders suffered a tough 78-90 loss at home to Dinamo Sassari as they began their FIBA Europe Cup campaign, on Wednesday evening.
LIVE STREAM: Leicester Riders v Dinamo Sassari (FIBA Europe Cup) – 7pm
By Bradley Gains on October 17, 2018
Watch live from 7pm as Leicester Riders host Italian side Dinamo Sassari in their opening regular season game in the FIBA Europe Cup. The BBL...
RIDERS HELD OFF BY SASSARI
By Mark Woods on October 17, 2018
Leicester Riders are beaten 90-78 by Dinamo Sassari in their opening FIBA Europe Cup tie.
WARDLE KEEPING CALM – AND CARRYING ON
By Matt Slater on October 17, 2018
Basketball England chair Clare Wardle has admitted the sport has much work to do to right its ship, including cutting overheads, after â€œtwo years of...
Rema Lascelles Ready for Riders’ European Test
By Bradley Gains on October 17, 2018
Leicester Riders' Rema Lascelles discusses his career to date and looks ahead to the club's latest challenge in the FIBA Europe Cup.
Liverpool Upset Derby in Cup – NBL Round Up, Week 5
By Sam Neter on October 16, 2018
NBL action continued this weekend across all leagues and a whole host of National Cup action on the Sunday. Here’s a recap of what happened:...
PLAY FANTASY NBA
By MVP Staff on October 16, 2018
Play the all-new Fantasy NBA Game from Zweeler.
NBA Q&A: JACKSON AND VAN GUNDY
By MVP Staff on October 16, 2018
The NBA tips off on Tuesday night. ESPN analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff van Gundy give us their thoughts.
Basketball England’s Final Strategic Plan Released Following Public Consultation
By Sam Neter on October 15, 2018
Having released the first draft for public consultation on September 3, Basketball England have revealed their finalised Strategic Plan 2018-2024, “Growing Basketball Together” (below). BE...
Sky Sports Announce 4-Year Broadcast Partnership with NBA
By Bradley Gains on October 15, 2018
Sky Sports have announced a new four-year broadcast and multi-platform partnership with the NBA ahead of the start of the 2018-19 season.
NBA TO HOP TO SKY SPORTS
By Mark Woods on October 15, 2018
The NBA will be screened on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland for the next four years., MVP can reveal.
FIBA Secretary General Patrick Baumann Unexpectedly Passes Away
By Sam Neter on October 15, 2018
FIBA Secretary General Patrick Baumann unexpectedly passed away at the age of 51 following a heart attack during the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Buenos...