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SPORTING ELITE CANNOT BE CLOSED SHOP
By Mark Woods on February 14, 2014
It is time for a re-think over UK Sportâ€™s priorities. The disgrace of basketballâ€™s banishment might just be the catalyst for change.
Josh Steel (’97) is the BEST Under-18 in the Country – Official Hoopsfixtape!
By Sam Neter on February 13, 2014
Check out 6’4″ guard Josh Steel, who right now is the top junior player in the country! The 1997 born England Under-18 and Barking Abbey...
BB TO LAUNCH FUNDING APPEAL
By Mark Woods on February 13, 2014
British Basketball is to launch an initial appeal to UK Sport over their decision not to continue investment in the sport’s Olympic programmes.
Denzel Ubiaro (’97) Dunks on Manchester Big Man at Haris 2013!
By Sam Neter on February 9, 2014
Check out 6’1″ Denzel Ubiaro, playing for England U17s (Westminster Warriors is his club) at Haris Memorial Tournament 2013 and throwing down this nice one...
APPEAL QUANDARY ON TABLE
By Mark Woods on February 9, 2014
The board of British Basketball will meet in London on Monday to decide whether to launch an appeal against the decision to strip the Great...
UK SPORT CHIEF CLARIFIES ROLE MODEL GAFFE
By MVP Staff on February 6, 2014
UK Sport chief executive Liz Nicholl has been forced to defend her claims that sportspeople who do not win Olympic medals are unable to serve...
FIBA CHIEF BAUMANN DEMANDS RETHINK
By Mark Woods on February 5, 2014
FIBA Secretary General Patrick Baumann has joined the chorus of disapproval of UK Sport’s decision to strip British Basketball – and the Great Britain national...
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UK Sport Answer Questions Regarding British Basketball Funding Cut
By Sam Neter on February 5, 2014
After the press conference to announce UK Sport has withdrawn funding from British Basketball on Tuesday afternoon, UK Sport CEO, Liz Nicholl (pictured above), and...
ACHARA REBUKES ROLE MODEL SNIPE
By Mark Woods on February 5, 2014
Kieron Achara claims British Basketball can survive the blow of losing its Lottery funding and still see Great Britain target a place at the 2016...
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British Basketball Funding Cut by UK Sport
By Sam Neter on February 4, 2014
British Basketball have had their funding completely withdrawn by UK Sport after missing mutually-agreed targets set by the funding body in 2013. GB chiefs have...