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GB LEGEND MCINNES DIES
By Mark Woods on March 5, 2017
Former Scotland and Great Britain basketball captain Bill McInnes â€“ regarded as one of the countryâ€™s greatest-ever players – has died at the age of...
Former Referee & FIBA Commissioner Mick Howell Passes Away
By Sam Neter on May 20, 2016
The British basketball community is mourning the loss of one of its most valued members after it was confirmed on Thursday that former referee and...
BBL Chairman Ed Percival Passes Away
By Bradley Gains on June 25, 2015
The BBL have confirmed that its chairman, Ed Percival, has died suddenly.
Tributes Paid After Juma Ngqobongwana Passes Away
By Bradley Gains on May 6, 2015
The British basketball community has been left shocked and saddened by the loss of Juma Ngqobongwana, who died in his sleep at the age of...
NBA Releases Inspirational John Amaechi Tribute ‘Breaking Barriers’
By Sam Neter on February 6, 2015
The NBA has released an inspiring tribute to British former NBA player John Amaechi, ‘Breaking Barriers’, chronicling his journey to the NBA along with his...
Chicago Pays Tribute in Luol Deng’s Return with Miami
By Sam Neter on January 26, 2015
It was an emotional day for Luol Deng on Sunday, who was back at the United Center for the first time since the Bulls traded...
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Macaulay & Sullivan Rip Officiating After Loss to Glasgow
By Sam Neter on January 17, 2015
London Lions Head Coach Vince Macaulay and captain Drew Sullivan have taken to Twitter to rip into the BBL’s officiating after suffering an 89-86 loss...
Derby Trailblazers Pay Tribute to Late, Great Clarence Wiggins
By Bradley Gains on January 2, 2015
Derby Trailblazers have paid tribute to Clarence Wiggins, after their former player and coach passed away at the age of 58 on December 29th. Wiggins,...
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Ex-Streetballer Stuart Tanner Releases Tribute Track to British Basketball
By Sam Neter on February 6, 2014
It was the end of last summer that one of my boys, ex-streetballer Stuart Tanner (pictured above, left, with Tarryn Algar), dropped me a sendspace.com...
Pops & Luol Pay Tribute at The Joe White Classic
By Sam Neter on September 6, 2013
The weekend before last, close to a thousand members of the British basketball community, including Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Luol Deng, descended upon Crystal Palace National...