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SPAIN EDGE FRANCE FOR EUROBASKET TITLE
By Mark Woods on June 30, 2013
Spain lift the EuroBasket Women title in Orchies, defeating France 70-69 in a magnificent final.
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Ludde Hakanson & Elvisi Dusha Trade Anklebreaking Jumpers at Future Stars!
By Sam Neter on June 30, 2013
Check out Sweden’s Ludde Hakanson and London United-Harefield Academy’s Elvisi Dusha trading sweet moves and jumpers at Future Stars on Saturday! Ludde may have gotten...
CELTICS DIVORCE BRUTAL, BUT NEEDED
By Niall Gray on June 30, 2013
“All good things must come to an end.” Niall Gray reflects on the close of an NBA era.
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England Fall to Croatia – Future Stars Day 3
By Sam Neter on June 30, 2013
England Under-18s suffered their first loss at Future Stars 2013 on Saturday, going down 57-53 to Croatia at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford. Despite reducing Croatia’s...
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GB U20s Get Past Hungary to Complete Undefeated Trip
By Sam Neter on June 30, 2013
Great Britain Under-20s completed an undefeated trip in Europe, as they beat Hungary 78-68 on Saturay night in Portugal. Head coach Doug Leichner’s side is...
BLAKE STEPS DOWN AS BBL CHAIR
By MVP Staff on June 29, 2013
Paul Blake is to step down as chairman of the British Basketball League after nearly a decade, to be replaced by Ed Percival as a...
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England Move to 3-0 – Future Stars Day 2
By Sam Neter on June 29, 2013
England Under-18s moved to 3-0 on Day 2 at Future Stars with convincing victories over Bosnia & Herzegovina and Sweden at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford....
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British Basketball Funding at Risk After Unrealistic Targets Announced
By Sam Neter on June 29, 2013
British Basketball’s funding could well be cut by the end of this year after UK Sport has announced 2013 performance targets of qualification for both...
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GB U20s Remain Perfect with OT Victory Over Portugal
By Sam Neter on June 29, 2013
The Great Britain Under-20s kept their perfect record in warm-ups intact on Friday night, with an 89-88 overtime victory over Portugal, in Portugal. Devon van...
GB U20 Final Roster Selected for European Championships
By Sam Neter on June 28, 2013
Head coach Matt Johnson has selected his final 12 player roster for the Great Britain Under-20 women’s squad who will be travelling to Bulgaria next...
SPAIN, FRANCE INTO EUROBASKET FINAL
By Mark Woods on June 28, 2013
Spain are through to Sunday’s EuroBasket Women final after demolishing Serbia 88-69 on Friday in their semi-final. They’ll face France who held off Turkey 57-49.
FUNDING DOUBT AFTER IMPOSSIBLE TARGETS
By Mark Woods on June 28, 2013
UK Sport have, in a bizarre move, set British Basketball a 2013 target of world championship qualification, for both their men and women, in what...
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England Beat LUHA – Future Stars Day 1
By Sam Neter on June 28, 2013
England Under-18s got their 2013 Future Stars tournament off to a solid start with a 68-55 victory over London United-Harefield Academy on Thursday evening at...
JOHNSON NAMES EURO 12
By Mark Woods on June 28, 2013
Great Britain Under-20 Women coach Matt Johnson has finalised his 12-strong roster for the European Championships which start next week in Bulgaria.