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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...
Reading Rockets Win National Trophy
By Sam Neter on February 28, 2011
Image Credit: Nathan Dainty Reading Rockets won the National Trophy for the fourth time in five years on Sunday with a 76-59 beating of Leeds...
England U16’s Compete in Milton Keynes
By Sam Neter on February 28, 2011
As part of the selection process for the England U16 roster that will be heading to the Division B European Championships in the F.Y.R. of...
MANCHESTER TO HOST TEAM USA, PLUS WNBA, NBA
By Mark Woods on February 28, 2011
Manchester is to host the USA’s men’s and women’s national teams ahead of the Olympics next year, and an NBA pre-season game in 2013. But...