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• 76ers' Nerlens Noel to have minor procedure on sore knee

  22-10-2016 00:42
  PHILADELPHIA (Official Release) --The Philadelphia 76ers today provided the following medical updates on guard Jerryd Bayless and forwards Nerlens Noel and Ben Simmons.
  
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• Mass exodus from BBL board following terminated license

  26-06-2024 14:29 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators owner Steve Timoney and Bristol Flyers CEO Lisa Knights are the latest resignations from the British Basketball League board, as they become the fourth and fifth directors to resign in the past month.
  Timoney and Knights – both club representatives on the board – join former Chair Sir Rodney Walker, Charles Lord and Simon Brown,who were non-executive independent directors and left at the end of May.
  It comes following the British Basketball League’s operati
  
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• Ankd & OT Boyz stay perfect in Week 2 of Hoopsfix Pro-Am

  25-06-2024 12:56 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Ankd have booked their spot in the Semi-Finals, while OT Boyz stayed perfect at Week 2 of the Hoopsfix Pro-Am on Sunday at Brixton Rec.
  Bringing in London Lions duo Bradley Kaboza and Ciaran Sandy, Ankd (2-0) came from behind to get a 62-58 win over The Minimum Brand (1-1), while the other Pool B game saw Solent (1-1) welcome Isa Brandon to get a 61-46 win over London United, setting up a huge game next week between TMB and Solent with the winner advancing to the semi-finals.
  Over in Pool A it g
  
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• Diamond move to 2-0 in second week of Hoopsfix Pro-Am

  25-06-2024 11:36 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Team Diamond remain the only undefeated team in the Women’s Hoopsfix Pro-Am, after the completion of Week 2 on Sunday at Brixton Rec, South London.
  It was a week of blowouts, with Diamond registering a 69-49 win over Emerald, before Sapphire took down Ruby 77-49.
  The opening game of the day saw Georgia Gayle make her 2024 debut, putting in a dominant performance on her way to 25 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals, supplemented by 14 from Tyra Phelan s Diamond jumped out to a
  
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• NBA 3X London returns to Clapham Common

  24-06-2024 14:53 via hoopsfix.com
  
  NBA 3X London presented by Gatorade returns to London’s Clapham Common on Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, July 21.The event – the third consecutive edition in London – will feature a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and various interactive basketball activities for fans as well as prizes to be won, courtesy of Gatorade and Mitchell & Ness.
  Participants will receive NBA 3X jerseys, and the winners of the men’s and women’s 18+ category will be awarded tickets for one of
  
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• Hoopsfix Pro-Am – Week 2: Live stream, stats & rosters

  23-06-2024 06:47 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The second of five weeks of action in the third annual Hoopsfix Pro-Am comes to Brixton Rec, South London on Sunday.
  The women’s competition once against sees Ruby, Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire face off, while in the men’s, the eight teams are as follows:
  Pool AFunctionAll (GM: Banj Abeleda)OT Boyz (GM: Ebuka Ekwegh)Surrey Scorchers (GM: Lloyd Gardner)Hoopspace (GM: Joel Ufele)
  Pool BThe Minimum Brand (GM: Jake Eynon)Solent Kestrels (GM: Khalid Missouri)Ankd (GM: Travis Edwards)Lond
  
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• Bristol Flyers to re-enter ENBL for 2024/25 season

  21-06-2024 10:22 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Bristol Flyers will re-enter the European North Basketball League for the 2024/25 season.
  Coach Kapoulas’ side will continue to compete in Europe, following a successful debut season in the ENBL, which saw the club reach the Playoff Quarter-Finals with a winning record.
  “It was important for the progression of our programme to continue to play in Europe this season,” Head Coach Andreas Kapoulas commented.
  “We both share the same growth ambitions, with the ENBL being a gre
  
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• Caledonia Gladiators to compete in BCL Qualifiers once more

  20-06-2024 09:47 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators will return for a second attempt as one of the 24 clubs who will be competing in the Basketball Champions League (BCL) Qualifiers in the coming season.
  Gladiators will be vying for one of four remaining slots in the Regular Season, having fell at the opening stage last season against Fribourg.
  “We are thrilled to be heading to Europe to compete against a string of international clubs as we fight for a slot within the Champions League tournament,” Tony McDaid, CEO
  
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• Carl Wheatle lands move to EuroCup side Reyer Venezia

  19-06-2024 08:32 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Carl Wheatle will continue his pro career in Italy after making the move to EuroCup side Reyer Venezia, the club announced.
  The GB Senior international has spent the past five seasons at Pistoia – helping the club return to the first division in 2023 – and now makes a significant step up by heading to Venice.Visualizza questo post su InstagramUn post condiviso da Reyer Venezia (@umanareyer)
  “I am very happy to arrive at Reyer and I thank them for having wanted me so much,&rdquo
  
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• London Lions confirmed out of EuroCup amidst growing concerns of viability

  18-06-2024 15:23 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Lions are confirmed out of the EuroCup for the 2024-25 season due to the growing uncertainty around their future, Hoopsfix can reveal.
  Euroleague sources told Hoopsfix the decision was “based on the uncertainty surrounding the ownership of the club and the financial stability of the club.”
  With the competition revealing the line ups on Monday evening, London Lions were omitted – which was also the first Lions learned of it according to people close to the organisation, h
  
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• Ankd & FunctionAll take early leads in Week 1 of Hoopsfix Pro-Am

  18-06-2024 10:24 via hoopsfix.com
  
  There were wins for Ankd, The Minimum Brand (TMB), FunctionAll and OT Boyz in Week 1 of the Men’s Hoopsfix Pro-Am on Sunday at Brixton Rec, South London.
  In Pool A, FunctionAllregistered a 59-51win over Hoopspace, while OT Boyz escaped Surrey by two, 58-56.
  Ankd played spoiler to Solent Kestrels’ Pro-Am debut, registering a 64-52 win, while TMB had a strong debut with a 61-53 win over London United in Pool B play.
  The day started with Gio Fraser putting his name on the map with a 19-
  
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• Emerald & Diamond pick up opening week wins in Hoopsfix Pro-Am

  17-06-2024 17:12 via hoopsfix.com
  
  It was opening weekend wins for Diamond and Emerald as the Hoopsfix Pro-Am got off to a hot start this weekend at Brixton Rec, South London.
  Emerald got a 43-35 win over Sapphire to open up proceedings, using a 14-4 fourth quarter to seal the victory in a balanced scoring effort.
  Chinwe Iwunze had nine points, seven rebounds, three assists and five steals for Emerald, with Kim Wilkes adding nine and Jess Davies having six points and 12 rebounds.
  Sapphire were led by Helene Trailin’s 12-poi
  
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• GB Men advance to FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup for first time

  17-06-2024 15:58 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Great Britain’s men have advanced to the FIBA 3X3 Europe Cup for the first time.
  GB – made up of Ashley Hamilton, Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye, Evan Walshe and Hafeez Abdul, secured three wins on the last day of the qualifiers in Bucharest, Romania, with a finals win over Israel, punching their ticket to Vienna, Austria, on 22-25 August.Great Britain qualify to the #3x3Europe Cup
  Vienna, Austria️ August 22-25
  Congrats, @gbbasketball pic.twitter.com/utwNjHRYLD
  — FIBA 3×3
  
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• Quinn Ellis keeps name in 2024 NBA draft

  17-06-2024 11:28 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Quinn Ellis has chosen to keep his name in the 2024 NBA Draft.
  First reported by Draft Express’ Jon Chepkevich on Sunday evening, Ellis’ named remained in when the international player deadline passed at 5pm ET last night, meaning he will officially be amongst the pool of players to potentially be selected in the draft which is being held across two days for the first time on 26 and 27 Jun.
  Quinn Ellis will keep his name in the 2024 NBA Draft, I’m told.
  Received strong interest
  
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• Hoopsfix Pro-Am – Week 1: Live streams, stats & rosters

  15-06-2024 08:38 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Five weeks of action in the third annual Hoopsfix Pro-Am will begin on Sunday at Brixton Rec, South London.
  The women’s competition once against sees Ruby, Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire face off, while in the men’s, the eight teams are as follows:
  Pool AFunctionAll (GM: Banj Abeleda)OT Boyz (GM: Ebuka Ekwegh)Surrey Scorchers (GM: Lloyd Gardner)Hoopspace (GM: Joel Ufele)
  Pool BThe Minimum Brand (GM: Jake Eynon)Solent Kestrels (GM: Khalid Missouri)Ankd (GM: Travis Edwards)London United
  
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• BBL clubs release statement following BBF revoking license

  14-06-2024 23:46 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The majority of the British Basketball League’s franchises have released a joint statement, effectively in support of the British Basketball Federation’s decision to terminate the league license earlier today.
  All the non-conflicted clubs – that is, those who are not funded by 777 Partners (everyone except London Lions, Plymouth City Patriots and Manchester Giants) – released a joint statement, with London Lions adding theirs later.
  The basic statement read as follows:
  Fo
  
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• BBF terminates British Basketball League operating license

  14-06-2024 12:53 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has terminated the operating license for the British Basketball League with Basketball League Ltd with immediate effect, it was announced this morning.
  In a short statement released to the media, the BBF cited serious financial concerns indicating the company is no longer able to carry out its duty as the operator of the league, pointing to the Basketball League Ltd entering into creditor arrangements with two of its largest creditors.
  The termination is s
  
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• Teams & rosters set as Hoopsfix Pro-Am returns for third year

  13-06-2024 18:53 via hoopsfix.com
  
  This weekend will see the return of the Hoopsfix Pro-Am Summer League for the third consecutive year, taking place every Sunday from June 16th until July 14th at Brixton Recreation Centre, South London.
  A raft of top level British talent from across the spectrum, ranging from prospects to seasoned veterans will take to the floor over the five weeks, with the men’s category including the likes of GB internationals Jordan Williams, Rob Gilchrist, Jules Dang Akodo, along with Albanian interna
  
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• Vince Macaulay takes over as Artland Dragons head coach in Germany

  12-06-2024 10:43 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Vince Macaulay has been announced as the new head coach of German Pro-A side Arland Dragons for the 2024-25 season.
  The 63-year-old, founder and former owner of the London Lions, has had a long-serving association with the British Basketball League, but heads overseas for the first time as a head coach.
  Macaulay had a long spell in various roles with London Lions – twice winning the BBL Coach of the Year award – whilst most recently spending a season at Manchester Giants, before his
  
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• Jubrile Belo completes rookie season with playoffs title in France

  12-06-2024 10:40 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Jubrile Belo had the perfect finish to a rookie season after helping Stade Rochelais to a historic Pro-B playoffs title, in France.
  The rookie forward contributed nine points and 12 rebounds in the Game 2 victory over Boulazac which also secured his side’s place in the top-flight for the first time in its history.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Stade Rochelais Basket (@staderochelaisbasket)
  Belo – who made a GB Senior debut earlier this year – finished the 2023-24 c
  
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• NBA discussing returning to UK says Deputy Commissioner

  05-06-2024 21:37 via hoopsfix.com
  
  NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum says the NBA are having discussions to return regular season games to the United Kingdom.
  Between 2013 and 2019, the O2 Arena hosted a regular season NBA game once a year but the international games have remained outside of the UK for the past five years and counting.
  “We’ve had several years of playing games in the UK up until recently where we started playing games in France,” Tatum said during a call with international media.
  “But I w
  
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• Five selected as best of U17s at Kings of the Court

  03-06-2024 11:53 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Five players have been selected as the best Under-17s in the country at Kings of the Court, which took place on Sunday at Brixton Recreation Centre in South London.
  Aymen Kraria (Glasgow Rens), Emmanuel Ahamefule (London Elite), Jack Walton (Manchester Magic), Nathan Sherman (London Elite), and Nojus Zajankauskas (London Stars) were the five who have won an all-expenses paid trip to the Hoop Group camp in the USA from 29th-31st July.
  Four of the five are in the Great Britain national team progra
  
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• Team White claim victory in Under-19 Women’s game at #HASC24

  28-05-2024 09:13 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Team White prevailed in a close fought battle in the Under-19 Women’s game with a 72-65 success over Team Black at the 2024 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic on Sunday.
  Yazmin Edwards claimed the MVP award with 14 points, six rebounds and three steals in the win at Crystal Palace with Esther Kursite providing valuable support with 14 points and eight boards.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix Women (@hoopsfixwomen)
  Box score.
  There was little to separate the two sides throughout t
  
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• Tyrese Lacey leads Team Black to win in #HASC24 Under-19 Men’s game

  27-05-2024 10:45 via hoopsfix.com
  
  An MVP performance from Tyrese Lacey led Team Black to an overtime win over Team White 101-90 in the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic 2024.
  The 5’8″ guard clutched up at the end of regulation time, scoring a buzzer-beating three to tie the ball game and send it to overtime.
  The fourth Myerscough product to win men’s MVP, Lacey registered 20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals and was helped by strong performances from teammates Joe Buchanan, Tim Oboh, Devontae Dacosta and Oscar
  
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• Remy Udeh crowned #HASC24 Dunk Contest champion

  26-05-2024 18:28 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Remy Udeh claimed the Dunk Contest title at the 2024 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic in comfortable fashion at Crystal Palace, on Sunday.
  Udeh – from London Lions’ academy – cruised past the first round with a score of 62 over two dunks, compared to other competitors Ben Csernak and Edward Onyia who both scored 52.
  This led to a tie-break between the two for a spot in the final alongside Udeh, which Onyia won by the deciding factor of crowd noise with a reverse slam.
  In the final, Ud
  
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• Grace Strickland wins #HASC24 Three-Point Shootout

  26-05-2024 14:57 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Grace Strickland became the first female winner of the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic 3-Point Shootout to kickstart the 2024 edition.
  The Bella Vista prep school guard beat last year’s champion William Issekya on the buzzer in the final round to finish with a winning score of 12.
  Issekya only just advanced to the final itself, also on the buzzer, as his score of 13 was enough for second place in the first round in front of Liv Forster’s 12 and behind Strickland’s 14.
  Six contestants
  
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• How to follow the 2024 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic – #HASC24

  25-05-2024 11:52 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The 10th anniversary edition of the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic takes place this weekend at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.
  For those of you not able to attend this year, there are plenty of ways to still follow #HASC24 – the official hashtag of the event – with Sunday’s showcase once again streamed live on YouTube.
  Here’s the full run down of the day:
  3-Point Shootout – 1pmUnder-19 Women’s game – 1:30pmLive stats.
  Dunk Contest – 3:30pmUnd
  
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• Participants confirmed for #HASC24 Dunk Contest

  24-05-2024 11:46 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Three players will compete in the Dunk Contest at the 2024 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic as they bid to add their name to the illustrious list of winners in the event’s history.
  Remy Udeh, Edward Onyia and Ben Csernak will battle it out at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Sunday 26th May, as they look to put on a show for the crowd.
  Each participant will have two scoring dunks in the first round with the top two going through to the final, where they will have two more dunks to add
  
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• 3-Point Shootout participants confirmed for #HASC24

  23-05-2024 12:31 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The six participants for the 3-Point Shootout at the 2024 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic have now been confirmed.
  Liv Forster, Alix McIntosh and Grace Strickland are the representatives from the Under-19 Women’s game with Khyle Capanzana, Joe Buchanan and the 2023 champion William Issekya completing the lineup from the Under-19 Men’s game.
  The format remains the same from previous years as each contestant has one minute on the clock in the first round with six points available in each of
  
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• Where are the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic MVPs now?

  23-05-2024 10:16 via hoopsfix.com
  
  To commemorate this year being the 10th Hoopsfix All-Star Classic, we decided to take a look back at where the former MVPs are now.
  Tickets are still available for this Sunday’s edition – click here now to buy!
  No two stories have been the same, varying from a British basketball history maker, next season’s highest-paid NCAA recruit worth $2 million to an Oxford University wiz.
  All left their mark on the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic.
  2014: Jelani Watson-Gayle and Matthew Bryan-Ama
  
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