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KOBE READY TO SHOOT FOR LAST STAR
By MVP Staff on February 13, 2016
Ahead of his last NBA All Star appearance, Kobe Bryant tells us… he won’t be taking up cricket.
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NBA Receives Backlash From UK Fans Following GiveMeSport Partnership
By Sam Neter on February 12, 2016
NBA fans across the UK were left disgruntled this week after a redirect was put on NBA.com, pushing users to givemesport.com/NBA, in an attempt to...
NBA.com BLOCKED IN UK
By MVP Staff on February 12, 2016
Furious basketball fans in the UK have hit out after access to NBA.com was blocked in the country.
Brits Abroad – Week 18 Recap
By Bradley Gains on February 9, 2016
Here is our latest Brits Abroad round-up as we check in on the top Brits flying the flag overseas.
Sharks’ Run Ended by Lions – BBL Week 21 Recap
By Bradley Gains on February 9, 2016
An action-packed weekend in the BBL saw streaks ended, movement in the playoffs race and one team take a step closer to another showpiece final.
Q&A: CARLESIMO / BILLUPS
By MVP Staff on February 9, 2016
BT Sport and ESPN analysts PJ Carlesimo and Chauncey Billups talk NBA ahead of All Star Weekend
BY GEORGE, PAUL’S BACK
By MVP Staff on February 8, 2016
Paul George on his injury comeback and hitting All Star in Toronto
BBF Opens Consultation With Launch of Dedicated Website
By Sam Neter on February 8, 2016
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has opened up their consultation on the strategy to develop basketball across the UK with the launch of a dedicated...
England U16 Squad Named for Inaugural Leicester Riders Junior Invitational
By Sam Neter on February 6, 2016
England’s Under 16 Men will compete in the inaugural Leicester Riders Junior Invitational Tournament alongside Wales U18, Ireland U16 and Charnwood’s EABL squad later this...
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Nilsen: UK is Missing the 3×3 Trick
By Sam Neter on February 6, 2016
This is a guest post from British basketball journalist Paul Nilsen, who provides media to GB Basketball, FIBA, Women’s British Basketball League, FIBA Europe, British...
Around the NBL – Week 19
By Bradley Gains on February 3, 2016
Check out our latest round-up of the action from the NBL this past weekend from Division 1 down to the NBDL with two teams setting...
Jordan Spencer Dishes Career-High 16 Assists
By Sam Neter on February 3, 2016
Following on from his career-high matching 22 points last week, Jordan Spencer registered a new career-high in the assist column in Augustana’s 87-80 win over...
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Warwick Cann Resigns as BBF Spearhead Strategy Development
By Sam Neter on February 3, 2016
Great Britain National Teams Director Warwick Cann has resigned from his role, as the new British Basketball Federation (BBF) continues to spearhead a new strategy...
IN BBF, A QUIET REVOLUTION BECKONS
By Mark Woods on February 3, 2016
The head of the incoming British Basketball Federation spells out his route to reform.