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Robinson Earns All-MAAC First Team Honours
By Sam Neter on March 2, 2011
Team GB guard Justin Robinson has been named to the All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference First Team, recognising what has been an impressive season for the...
BOA VOICE SUPPORT FOR OLYMPIC CASE
By Mark Woods on March 2, 2011
The British Olympic Association has added its full support to calls for Great Britainâ€™s male and female basketball teams to receive a berth at the...
England U18’s Cut To 19
By Sam Neter on March 2, 2011
Head Coach Steve Bucknall has cut the England Under 18 squad to 19 players after their recent half term training camp in Birmingham. Bucknall was...
Coach Fisher Cuts England U16’s to 16
By Sam Neter on March 2, 2011
Head Coach Simon Fisher has cut the England Under 16’s down to sixteen as preparations for this summer’s European Championships continue. The cuts come after...
MERSEY LOOK TO PROFIT FROM CAPITAL
By Mark Woods on March 2, 2011
Tony Garbelotto was shell-shocked when Mersey Tigers found themselves blown out by Sheffield in the BBL Cup final. He’s determined not to suffer the same...
LEGACY IS NOW BUCKNALL’S KEY ASSIST
By Mark Woods on March 2, 2011
Amid the hoop-la, it is often asked what legacy the NBA has generated for basketball for the United Kingdom. The semblance of an answer might...
SULLIVAN CLEARED FOR FINAL
By Mark Woods on March 2, 2011
Mersey Tigers captain Drew Sullivan will be fit to lead the team out at the O2 Arena for the BBL Trophy Final against Guildford Heat...
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Freeland Will “Definitely” Play For GB
By Sam Neter on March 1, 2011
EFE/David Aguilar Joel Freeland, the 6’11” 250lbs Unicaja Malaga big man has confirmed he “will definitely play” for Team GB this summer, providing a major...
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Team USA, NBA & WNBA Coming To Manchester
By Sam Neter on March 1, 2011
Both Team USA men’s and women’s teams will be coming to Manchester next year, playing a Global Community Cup tour game in July 2012 as...
NETS v RAPTORS: WHO TO WATCH
By Greg Tanner on March 1, 2011
History is being made at The O2 this evening, with the first NBA regular season games ever to be played in Europe. Here's our guide...
UK BASKETBALL WEEK: THE MVP GUIDE
By Mark Woods on March 1, 2011
Want to experience the UKâ€™s first-ever Basketball Week for yourself? Itâ€™s not all about the BBL Trophy final and the NBA double-header at Londonâ€™s 02...
FREELAND ON BOARD FOR LITHUANIA
By Mark Woods on March 1, 2011
Joel Freeland has ended speculation over his summer plans by confirming he will be available to spearhead Great Britainâ€™s Eurobasket quest.
DREXLER WARY OF SLAYING NBA’S GOLDEN GOOSE
By Mark Woods on March 1, 2011
Clyde Drexler was at the epicentre of the NBA at perhaps the leagueâ€™s finest hour. These were truly good times, living it up at the...
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Video: Jack Crook Monster Dunk (Waved Off)
By Sam Neter on February 28, 2011
Yeah so it may not have counted (courtesy of the three steps), but respect where it’s due-an absolutely monster crush from Manchester Magic’s Jack Crook...