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Caledonia Gladiators announce £20m new arena project
By Sam Neter on March 14, 2023
Caledonia Gladiators have announced a £20million investment into a new facility project, marking the single greatest contribution to the sport in Scottish history. Steve Timoney...
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Deptford Blue Cage basketball courts given spectacular revamp
By Sam Neter on September 21, 2022
An outdoor basketball court in Deptford, South London, has been renovated to make it amongst the best outdoor courts in the country. ‘Deptford Blue Cage...
Art basketball court in London opens at Joseph Grimaldi Park
By Sam Neter on August 26, 2021
The latest art basketball court in the UK has opened, at Joseph Grimaldi Park, Islington in North London. The project, funded by Pink Lady apple...
First bespoke 3×3 courts in the UK open at Writtle University College
By Sam Neter on August 18, 2021
The UK’s first dedicated 3×3 basketball courts have officially opened at Writtle University College, near Chelmsford, Essex. The 10-court venue – four on the main...
Morningside Arena announces extension plans for 5-court venue
By Sam Neter on June 25, 2021
The Morningside Arena – home of the Leicester Riders – has announced plans for a 1,200 metres squared extension to increase the facility from a...
Writtle University College to build first bespoke 3×3 courts in the UK
By Sam Neter on March 30, 2021
Writtle University College in Essex is aiming to become a hub of 3×3 basketball activity after revealing plans for 10 bespoke 3×3 basketball courts on...
BE joins forces with other NGBs to accelerate indoor facility openings
By Sam Neter on August 18, 2020
Basketball England has joined forces with the national governing bodies of other sports to push for access to indoor facilities. Basketball England, Badminton England, England...
Sheffield Sharks left without venue as Ponds Forge to remain closed
By Sam Neter on August 13, 2020
Sheffield Sharks have been left looking for a new home venue for the 2020-21 season after it was announced Ponds Forge will remain closed for...
Manchester Giants make National Basketball Performance Centre new home
By Sam Neter on July 24, 2020
The Manchester Giants have revealed they will be playing out of the National Basketball Performance Centre (NBPC) starting in the 2020-21 British Basketball League (BBL)...
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New art basketball court completed in East London
By Sam Neter on May 28, 2020
A new art basketball court has been completed in Walthamstow, East London, to promote the positive impact basketball can have in communities, giving young Londoners...