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HUMPH LONG PASSES AWAY
By MVP Staff on July 5, 2018
Humph Long, a legendary figure in British basketball over several decades, has died at the age of 85 following a brief illness.
CRUNCH TALKS TO BREAK BASKETBALL IMPASSE
By Mark Woods on July 5, 2018
The chairs of the home nations and British Basketball Federation will meet on Thursday to try and stave off the crisis in the sport.
Great Britain Under-20s Beat Poland in First Prep Game
By Bradley Gains on July 4, 2018
Great Britain Under-20s began their prep ahead of their upcoming Division A campaign at the European Championships with a 73-82 victory over Poland, in Radom.
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The Future of British Basketball – BBF vs HCAs: Everything You Need to Know
By Sam Neter on July 4, 2018
UPDATE as of 4:30am on Thursday 5 July 2018: We are reliably informed that the BBF have since updated their proposal from the version used...
AUSTRIA, ARMENIA AWAIT GB
By MVP Staff on July 3, 2018
Great Britain’s men will need to get past Austria and Armenia to reach the qualifiers for EuroBasket 2021.
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Home Country Associations Issue Joint Statement on BBF Dispute
By Sam Neter on July 3, 2018
The Home Country Associations (HCAs) of Basketball England, basketballscotland and Basketball Wales have issued a joint statement regarding their ongoing dispute with the British Basketball...
Alan Keane & James Vear Retained as GB U18 & U16 Head Coaches
By Sam Neter on July 3, 2018
Both Alan Keane and James Vear will remain at the helms of the Great Britain Under-18 and Under-16 men, respectively. Keane returns after a promotion-winning...
CASH DRIVING NATIONS PLAN B
By Mark Woods on July 3, 2018
The home nations’ plan to re-draw the picture of British basketball is driven by one thing.
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Clark, GB Players Release Statement Condemning Basketball’s Leadership
By Sam Neter on July 2, 2018
Dan Clark and the rest of the Great Britain Senior Men’s team have released a damning statement, criticising the political in-fighting that is happening between...
Great Britain to Face Austria & Armenia in EuroBasket 2021 Pre-Qualifiers
By Bradley Gains on July 2, 2018
Great Britain Senior Men will now enter the EuroBasket 2021 Pre-Qualifiers after seeing their bid to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup end at...
PLAYERS REBEL AGAINST FUNDING PLANS
By Mark Woods on July 2, 2018
Great Britainâ€™s players have launched a furious attack on the basketball governing bodies of the three home nations.
Great Britain Senior Men Fall to Israel, Eliminated from World Cup Qualifiers
By Bradley Gains on July 2, 2018
Great Britain Senior Men suffered elimination from the FIBA 2019 World Cup Qualifiers after losing 59-67 against Israel at Emirates Arena, on Monday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA 2K19 Cover Athlete
By Sam Neter on July 2, 2018
2K today announced that the NBA 2K Standard Edition will feature Milwaukee Bucks standout and two-time NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the cover. Antetokounmpo will...
Paul James Hired as New Plymouth Raiders Coach
By Sam Neter on July 2, 2018
The Plymouth Raiders have announced that Paul James has agreed a three-year deal as the Club’s new Head Coach and Director of Basketball. James makes...