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• Basketball court renovations begins for Birmingham Commonwealth Games legacy

  22-08-2024 07:28 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The project to renovate and enhance 17 basketball courts across Birmingham as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games legacy has began after contractor Blakedown Sport and Play was appointed to carry out the work.
  The project, being overseen by Basketball England, Birmingham City Council and Sport England and part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will see 17 courts across the city have a distinct purple and grey colour way painted to pay homage to the Birmingham 202
  
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• Obinna Ekufu to play in Euroleague ANGT

  09-01-2025 23:24 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Barking Abbey’s Obinna Ekufu has become the latest British player selected to play in the Euroleague Adidas Next Generation Tournament.
  He will be suiting up in the second qualifying tournament in Munich, Germany from January 17 to 19, 2025.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)In its 23rd edition, featuring a new name and logo, adidas NextGen EuroLeague continues to strengthen its connection to the Euroleague Basketball ecosystem and highlight its status as the p
  
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• Tosan Evbuomwan signs two-way contract with Brooklyn

  02-01-2025 09:21 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The Brooklyn Nets have signed British forward Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-way contract.Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.Evbuomwan (6’7”, 217) appeared in 16 Tip-Off Tournament games (all starts) for the San Diego Clippers in the NBA G League this season, averaging 18.4 points on 51.9 percent shooting from the field, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 32.6 minutes per game.
  The Newcastle Eagles product native saw action in 17 games (eight starts) with the Pistons and Gri
  
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• The 10 biggest British basketball stories of 2024

  31-12-2024 17:01 via hoopsfix.com
  
  As 2024 comes to a close, we take a look back at the top 10 moments that shaped British basketball this year.From historic wins to landmark changes in the sport’s infrastructure, these stories highlight a pivotal year for the sport.
  10) Team USA’s Olympic Prep Brings Star Power to London
  Basketball fans in the UK were treated to a spectacle as a stacked Team USA men’s squad used London as a staging ground for their Paris Olympics warm-up games. South Sudan put up a fight, but U
  
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• Jackson Gibbons awarded BEM in King’s New Year Honours list

  31-12-2024 12:16 via hoopsfix.com
  
  City of London Academy’s Jackson Gibbons has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for “services to Young People and to Basketball” in HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2025.
  The honours recognise unsung heroes who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK, and Gibbons, who founded City of London Academy Southwark’s Basketball Academy in 2013, has grown the Pride into one of the UK’s most successful youth basketball programme
  
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• NBA eyes European expansion with FIBA partnership

  29-12-2024 15:34 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The NBA’s potential expansion into Europe is becoming increasingly tangible, with high-level discussions between the league and FIBA pointing to significant developments on the horizon according to a report from The Athletic.
  Earlier this month, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis hinted at momentum growing for some type of NBA Europe League, stating, “The next month will show where we are headed in this matter.”The NBA Paris games in France will be in January, an event wher
  
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• London remains top target for Euroleague expansion

  29-12-2024 13:40 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London remains the Euroleague’s top expansion target, with the organisation prioritising getting it right over rushing the project, especially after the summer collapse of the 777-owned London Lions.
  In a wide-ranging feature with SportBusiness just before Christmas, Euroleague staff spoke on what happened with the previous ownership group of the club, and their keenness for a London club in the Euroleague.
  “The 777 situation was unfortunate,” Alex Ferrer Kristjansson the Eurol
  
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• Let It Fly Classic: The Clash (London) recap

  22-12-2024 23:35 via hoopsfix.com
  
  A look back at London’s first Let It Fly High School Streetball Tournament – which previously has only existed in the US but came to the UK for the first time.
  A number of top young players from across London came together at The Regal in South London in July, as eight teams battled it out.
  The post Let It Fly Classic: The Clash (London) recap appeared first on Hoopsfix.com.
  
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• Thames Valley rebrands to London Cavaliers

  18-12-2024 16:31 via hoopsfix.com
  
  NBL Division 1 side Thames Valley Cavaliers have rebranded to the London Cavaliers, in a “strategic shift” as they aim to capitalise on London’s global reputation and expand their reach.
  Following on from the club’s takeover by Vince Macaulay and Nhamo Shire earlier this season, the Cavaliers say they have positioned themselves “to engage a broader fan base, access greater sponsorship opportunities, and establish stronger ties to the city’s vibrant sports cult
  
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• BBF & BE get joint £4.5m in funding with focus on 3×3

  16-12-2024 16:00 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The British Basketball Federation and Basketball England have been awarded a combined £4.475million pounds primarily for 3×3 basketball in the period leading to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
  The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has been allocated £2.925million by UK Sport, while Basketball England is set to receive £1.55million from Sport England, aimed “primarily at boosting GB’s performance in the exciting 3×3 form of the game”, but will
  
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• Hoopsfix Foundation launches basketballcourtsnear.me court finder

  16-12-2024 10:01 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Ahead of the second annual World Basketball Day, the Hoopsfix Foundation has launched BasketballCourtsNear.me (BCNM), an innovative, community-driven platform set to become the most comprehensive database of outdoor basketball courts in the United Kingdom.BCNM empowers players and fans to discover and rate basketball courts across the UK, helping spotlight the unique qualities of each location and identify areas for improvement.While some UK courts offer vibrant community spaces, many facilities
  
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• Lisa Williams named Coach Developer of the Year at UK Coaching Awards

  12-12-2024 12:30 via hoopsfix.com
  
  London Coaches Program (LCP) mentor, Lisa Williams, has been named Coach Developer of the Year at the UK Coaching Awards.
  Announced at a prestigious ceremony in Leeds, Williams was honoured with the award to mark her ingenuity and passion to see other coaches succeed in basketball.Williams has honed the coaching skills of over 130 Londoners aged 16-30, adding to the thousands of coaches she has mentored as one of Basketball England’s coach education tutors during her career– providin
  
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• Donna Knight inducted to NNU Hall of Fame

  04-12-2024 20:31 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Donna Knight has been inducted to Northwest Nazarene University Hall of Fame as both an individual and as part of the 1994-95 women’s basketball team, on which she starred as a junior.Donna was a member of the NNC women’s basketball team from 1992-96, helping lead the Crusader program to new heights during her four-year career.The England international was the first player in program history to earn First Team All-American status, Donna was a two-time NAIA All-American honouree with
  
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• Brits in College Men | November recap

  04-12-2024 18:21 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The NCAA season is finally underway and a month into the regular season, it’s the perfect time to check in on how the Brits started the year.
  NCAA Division 1
  Josh Uduje dropped a season-high 25 points for San Jose State, going 5/5 from beyond the arc, unfortunately it was not enough to avoid a tough loss at the hands of USC. The senior is averaging 15.5 points across his first eight games for the Spartans.Meanwhile, Latrell Davis dropped two double figures games including a season-high 12
  
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• Brits in College Women | November recap

  04-12-2024 15:21 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The college seasons have just started, so it is time for the latest update on how the Brits got on through the first month of competition.
  NCAA Division 1
  Despite St Peter’s’ 0-5 record in the month, Fatmata Janneh is having a stellar start this season. The sophomore had two 20-point games, including a huge double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds as she played 34 minutes.
  Loren Christie, certainly dropped her best performance of the season so far against Mercyhurst as she tallie
  
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• GB fall in Greece to split games

  24-11-2024 20:16 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Great Britain fell 77-67 at the hands of Greece on the road on Sunday afternoon at the PAOK Sports Arena in EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers, splitting the series 1-1 in this window.
  Greece led for all but 52 seconds of the contest, as GB were unable to overcome 28 turnovers and fell to 2-2 in Group F, meaning they will need to almost certainly win the head-to-head with Netherlands in February to advance.
  Myles Hesson had 14 points to lead GB, Quinn Ellis had another strong performance with 13 points,
  
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• GB stun Greece with come-from-behind victory

  21-11-2024 23:38 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Great Britain stunned Greece as they charged back from a 17-point deficit to upset Greece 73-72 for a big victory in Group F of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers at a sold out Copper Box Arena.
  Great Britain were down 39-22 with five minutes left in the first half and it was 41-25 before they unleashed a 13-0 run to make it 41-38. After Greece pulled back ahead 48-40, Great Britain went on a 21-3 run for a 10-point lead and the cushion was even 66-54. Greece came back and made it a one-point g
  
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• GB name 12-man squad for sold out Greece game

  21-11-2024 09:45 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Great Britain coach Marc Steutel has named his 12-man squad for tonight’s FIBA EuroBasket 2025 qualifier against Greece.
  Facing off against the Greeks at a sold out Copper Box Arena tonight, the squad, as confirmed by FIBA, will be led by veteran trio Gabe Olaseni, Myles Hesson and Carl Wheatle, before heading to Greece for the return leg on Sunday.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Great Britain Basketball (@gbbasketball)“It’s always great to return to GB and continue
  
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• GB Women fall short in Sweden

  11-11-2024 11:50 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Great Britain fell 63-60 to Sweden in a tough defeat in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers on Sunday in Malmo.
  A hard-fought, bruising encounter was eventually settled at the midway point of the fourth quarter as Sweden took advantage of team fouls and misses under the basket from GB to lead for the majority of the fourth.There was hope for the visitors, who narrowed the gap with back-to-back three-pointers with less than 90 seconds to play, but Sweden kept their composure and imp
  
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• Bristol Flyers’ arena given green light for 2025

  08-11-2024 13:02 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Bristol Flyers will see the build of their new arena commence next year after the legal challenge, which delayed the start of the Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter, was dismissed by the High Court with no further right to appeal.
  ‘The Sports & Convention Centre’ – a multi-purpose 5,000-seater arena for the Flyers – will be built next to the stadium, with work now expected to start in 2025, after the arena plans were first announced in 2018.
  At a hearing in the High Court,
  
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• GB Women get past Denmark to improve to 2-1

  08-11-2024 09:32 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Great Britain took down Denmark 75-62 improving to 2-1 in Group D of the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket qualifiers on Thursday evening in Manchester.
  It was a crucial an important victory for Anna Montañana’s side as they win their second straight game of the qualifiers ahead of Sunday’s vital tie with Sweden in Malmo.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix Women (@hoopsfixwomen)Holly Winterburn finished a rebound short of a triple double, having 12 points, 9 rebou
  
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• British basketball players in US colleges – 2024-25 season

  07-11-2024 14:55 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The 2024-25 college basketball season is upon us, as the US college pathway remains the most-frequented route for British players.
  As is now customary, it is time to publish our annual list of all British players hooping across the pond.
  Check out the 2023/24 season, 2022/23 season, 2021/22 season, 2020/21 season, 2019/20 season, 2018/19 season, 2017/18 season, 2016/17 season, 2015/16 season, 2014/15 season, the 2013/14 season’s list,&
  
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• Female British Basketball players in US colleges 2024-25

  07-11-2024 14:05 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Our annual Brits in College tracker is back and ready for the 2024-25 season.
  As is now customary, it is time to publish our annual list of all British players hooping across the pond.
  You can see the lists of previous years with 2023-24, 2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21, 2019-20, 2018-19 and 2017-18.
  You can find the list of male British basketball players in US colleges for this season, here.
  There are a record 27 British female players on NCAA Division 1 rosters th
  
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• Super League Basketball Cup Final headed to Nottingham

  02-11-2024 08:33 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Super League Basketball (SLB) ha announced that Motorpoint Arena Nottingham will host the league’s inaugural Cup Final on March 9 2025, marking a historic moment as the venue’s first-ever major British basketball event.
  The choice of the Motorpoint Arena represents a bold step forward for SLB, the league says, underscoring “its commitment to elevating the sport’s profile by bringing major basketball events to new regions and premier venues across the country”.
  The e
  
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• Caledonia upset Ludwigsburg in comeback FIBA Europe Cup win

  31-10-2024 13:46 via hoopsfix.com
  
  Caledonia Gladiators came from 19 points down to defeat German side MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg 73-71 in FIBA Europe Cup action on Wednesday evening in East Kilbride.Securing their second straight FIBA Europe Cup victory, Gladiators improved to 2-2 in Group H behind big performances from British duo Patrick Whelan (25 points, five rebounds, eight assists) and Toto Fagbenle (17 points).
  .@Cal_Gladiators with a HUGE come from behind victory in the @fibaeuropecup behind British duo @p_whelan1Two (25p 8a
  
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• GB Senior Women’s training camp squad revealed for EuroBasket Women qualifiers

  30-10-2024 10:24 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The Great Britain Senior Women’s squad heading into training camp for their upcoming EuroBasket Women 2025Qualifiers against Denmark and Sweden, has now been revealed.
  Preparing to face Denmark at home in Manchester on November 7 (7:30pm tip off) before Sweden away on Sunday November 10, Anna Montanana – appointed earlier this year – has put together a squad that will be led by now-Besiktas duo Temi Fagbenle and Holly Winterburn, while also welcoming two currently unattached pl
  
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• ‘King James’ play coming to Hampstead Theatre in London

  29-10-2024 19:07 via hoopsfix.com
  
  A new play about the friendship between two men and their mutual passion for basketball and LeBron James (aka King James) will have its UK premiere in London this autumn.
  Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, King James is an exploration of passion, friendship and fandom. It runs from 15 November to 4 January at Hampstead Theatre, NW3.
  The story starts just as the fortunes of the Cavaliers are about to change: James has been drafted by Cleveland. But when superfan Matt’s latest
  
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• 3×3 Basketball included in Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

  23-10-2024 10:46 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The Commonwealth Games Federation has announced that 3×3 basketball will be a part of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
  The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Games, and will mark a return for 3×3 basketball after it debuted at Birmingham 2022.
  In Birmingham, England had much to celebrate with its men’s and women’s teams winni
  
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• BBF opens up tender process for long-term professional league license

  15-10-2024 12:17 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has launched a formal process for the appointment of a long-term licensee to operate British professional men’s basketball league.
  With a three year interim licence awarded to Super League Basketball Limited (previously Premier Basketball Limited), in July, with the aim “to provide stability and enable the 2024/25 League season to take place” following termination of the previous licence with Basketball League Limited, the federation &nda
  
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• SLB reveals NBL and SBC additions to inaugural Cup campaign

  09-10-2024 11:39 via hoopsfix.com
  
  The Super League Basketball (SLB) has revealed that seven teams from outside the division have joined the lineup for the inaugural Cup competition.
  Five teams from Basketball England’s NBL Division One and two teams from basketballscotland’s Scottish Basketball Championship (SBC) have accepted invitations to the men’s tournament and will join the nine SLB franchises when the Cup commences in January.
  The teams who have accepted invitations to the competition are as follows:
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