Off Court Archives - Page 7 of 52

Jim Bennison MBE, Stockport basketball stalwart, passes away
By Sam Neter on April 14, 2023
Jim Bennison MBE, founder of Stockport Basketball Club and a mammoth figure for the sport in the North West, has passed away aged 92 over...
The task of unifying the sport as Chair of the BBF – with Chris Grant – Ep. 113
By Sam Neter on March 18, 2023
For episode 113 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with new Chair of the British Basketball Federation (BBF), Chris Grant. Having been announced in...
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...
Survey launched for landmark study on outdoor basketball courts in England
By Sam Neter on February 3, 2023
Basketball England and the Hoopsfix Foundation are funding a landmark study into the importance of dedicated, high quality outdoor basketball facilities in England and are...
Chris Grant OBE named new British Basketball Federation Chair
By Sam Neter on September 22, 2022
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has announced the appointment of Chris Grant OBE as the new Chair of the sport’s national governing body. Following a...
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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...
Up to 20 Birmingham basketball courts to be renovated as part of CWG legacy
By Sam Neter on September 15, 2022
Basketball England, Birmingham City Council and Sport England have announced a partnership to create a legacy for grassroots basketball off the back of the inclusion...
Myles Hesson tribute mural unveiled in Birmingham
By Sam Neter on August 23, 2022
A mural featuring Myles Hesson has been unveiled in his hometown of Birmingham following on from his gold-medal winning performance at the Commonwealth Games 3×3....
John Atkinson, British basketball historian & guardian, passes away
By Sam Neter on July 15, 2022
John Atkinson, the leading British basketball historian and one of the most prominent guardians of the British game, has passed away at the age of...
TONI MINICHIELLO NO LONGER BBF CHAIR
By Mark Woods on May 24, 2022
Toni Minchiello’s spell as chair of the British Basketball Federation has abruptly ended.