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Maurice Watkins steps down as Chair of BBF
By Sam Neter on November 24, 2020
British Basketball Federation (BBF) Chairman Maurice Watkins announced today he is stepping down after two years in the position. The 79 year old Watkins, CBE,...
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Growing a club from the bottom up – with James Merchant – Ep. 81
By Sam Neter on November 19, 2020
In Episode 81 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with James Merchant, founder and director of the Richmond Knights. Founded in 2009, the Knights...
GYM EXPANSION A THREAT
By MVP Staff on September 30, 2020
The expansion of gym space could decimate grassroots indoor sport.
ASSIST NEEDED FOR RE-OPENING, NGBS INSIST
By MVP Staff on August 17, 2020
Basketball England and Scotland have called for extra backing to keep indoor facilities available.
OWUMI GIVEN BETTING BAN
By Mark Woods on July 21, 2020
Former British Basketball League star Alex Owumi has been banned for betting offences.
Matt Neville named Basketball England Chair as Wardle steps down
By Sam Neter on June 26, 2020
Matt Neville, the former Chair of British Gymnastics, has been appointed as the new Chair of Basketball England with immediate effect after Clare Wardle has...
BASKETBALL ENGLAND APPOINT NEW CHAIR
By Mark Woods on June 25, 2020
Matt Neville has been named as the new chair of Basketball England.
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What happened with the Mallin Review? With Martin Henlan – Ep. 60
By Sam Neter on June 25, 2020
For episode 60 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we bring back Martin Henlan on the show to discuss the Mallin Review, an independent government-mandated review of...
Luol Deng & Pops Mensah-Bonsu reveal British basketball frustrations
By Sam Neter on April 14, 2020
Two of British basketball’s biggest stars have left a damning indictment of the sport’s administrators in the UK during an Instagram live session. Luol Deng...
Basketball England cancel remainder of 2019-20 season
By Sam Neter on March 17, 2020
Basketball England has announced they have cancelled all affiliated basketball activity for the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement, which came minutes...