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MADDOX: THE HOOPS PARADOX
By MVP Staff on February 12, 2014
Kareem Maddox spent a year with Newcastle Eagles observing basketball in the UK. Here’s what he found, as the sport’s value is put under scrutiny...
WNBL Round Up – Hatters Remain On Top
By Ellie Shaxon on February 11, 2014
This weekend saw the Sheffield Hatters remain on top with a ten point win over Cardiff Archers and Loughborough Riders put on an impressive defensive...
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Around The EBL – Week 19
By James Quinn on February 10, 2014
It was an extremely exciting weekend in the EBL with numerous games being played, with the results having a huge impact on the title chase...
Denzel Ubiaro (’97) Dunks on Manchester Big Man at Haris 2013!
By Sam Neter on February 9, 2014
Check out 6’1″ Denzel Ubiaro, playing for England U17s (Westminster Warriors is his club) at Haris Memorial Tournament 2013 and throwing down this nice one...
APPEAL QUANDARY ON TABLE
By Mark Woods on February 9, 2014
The board of British Basketball will meet in London on Monday to decide whether to launch an appeal against the decision to strip the Great...
Brits in College: Week 13 Recap
By Rowan Shiell on February 7, 2014
This week we are putting the spotlight on a player who turned in a solid performance in one of the best games of the week:...
February Brings Foot Locker’s ‘Approved Heat’ – New Releases All Month!
By Sam Neter on February 7, 2014
Since its debut last year, sneaker freaks will now know February as ‘Approved Heat’ month, as Foot Locker drop the hottest basketball products in stores...
ROWE SETS COURSE FOR RETURN
By Bradley Gains on February 6, 2014
Anthony Rowe is targeting the start of next season for his return after being ruled out for up to six months with a ruptured patellar...
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Ex-Streetballer Stuart Tanner Releases Tribute Track to British Basketball
By Sam Neter on February 6, 2014
It was the end of last summer that one of my boys, ex-streetballer Stuart Tanner (pictured above, left, with Tarryn Algar), dropped me a sendspace.com...
UK SPORT CHIEF CLARIFIES ROLE MODEL GAFFE
By MVP Staff on February 6, 2014
UK Sport chief executive Liz Nicholl has been forced to defend her claims that sportspeople who do not win Olympic medals are unable to serve...
FIBA CHIEF BAUMANN DEMANDS RETHINK
By Mark Woods on February 5, 2014
FIBA Secretary General Patrick Baumann has joined the chorus of disapproval of UK Sport’s decision to strip British Basketball – and the Great Britain national...
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UK Sport Answer Questions Regarding British Basketball Funding Cut
By Sam Neter on February 5, 2014
After the press conference to announce UK Sport has withdrawn funding from British Basketball on Tuesday afternoon, UK Sport CEO, Liz Nicholl (pictured above), and...
2015 BBL Playoff Final to Be Held at the O2 Arena
By Sam Neter on February 5, 2014
The 2015 British Basketball League playoff final will take place on the 10th May in front of an expected 17,000 strong crowd at the O2...
ACHARA REBUKES ROLE MODEL SNIPE
By Mark Woods on February 5, 2014
Kieron Achara claims British Basketball can survive the blow of losing its Lottery funding and still see Great Britain target a place at the 2016...