National League Archives

Newcastle University claim second ever BUCS Men’s title
By Sam Neter on March 25, 2026
Newcastle University prevailed over Loughborough 103-99 in a double-overtime thriller to claim the 2026 BUCS Basketball Men’s Championship! Jaron Thames was named MVP with 28...
Solent Kestrels claim third National Cup crown with dominant display
By Sam Neter on January 26, 2026
Solent Kestrels secured their third NBL National Cup title with a 93-74 victory over a depleted Manchester Magic on Sunday at University of Worcester Arena....
Manchester Mystics claim first-ever National Cup crown with controversial last-gasp win
By Sam Neter on January 25, 2026
Manchester Mystics won their first title in the competition’s 61-year history with a dramatic 84-83 victory over London Cavaliers on Sunday at University of Worcester...
Tributes paid as Lee Linton-Hodges passes away (1990-2025)
By Sam Neter on October 16, 2025
The British basketball community is mourning the loss of Lee Linton-Hodges, a much-loved and long-serving player who passed away suddenly on Sunday 5th October. Standing...
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NBL D1 clubs prepare to launch new league, British Championship Basketball
By Sam Neter on June 25, 2025
All 13 NBL Division 1 men’s clubs from last season have come together to set up their own competition called the ‘British Championship Basketball’ (BCB),...
Nottingham Hoods unveil dedicated basketball facility
By Sam Neter on June 20, 2025
Nottingham Hoods Basketball Club have unveiled a brand-new, state-of-the-art practice facility at Mapperley Sports Village – the official new home of the club’s professional teams,...
Reading Rockets complete treble with Playoff title
By Sam Neter on April 28, 2025
The Reading Rockets capped a dream season by capturing their first Division 1 Men’s Playoff crown since 2013, defeating the Milton Keynes Breakers 102–91 to...
Arissol explodes for 37 to lead Solent to D2 Playoff crown
By Sam Neter on April 26, 2025
Andre Arissol exploded for 37 points in an MVP performance for the ages as Solent Kestrels defeated BA 83-62 to claim the NBL D2 Playoff...
Crawley Storm stun BCU for NBL D3 Playoff title
By Sam Neter on April 26, 2025
Crawley Storm stunned Birmingham City University 92-85 to claim the Division 3 Men’s Playoff title on Saturday afternoon at the NBPC in Manchester. Entering as...
Essex break runners up spell with BUCS title over Loughborough
By Sam Neter on March 19, 2025
University of Essex broke their two straight years of finishing runners up, claiming the 2025 BUCS title with a 59-46 win over Loughborough in the...