Basketball League Ltd. has operated the 10-team UK league since 2017. (Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) The UK’s British Basketball Federation (BBF) governing body has announced that it has terminated Basketball League Ltd’s (BLL) license to operate the country’s top-tier of professional basketball, the British Basketball League. BLL acquired a 10-year operating license for the league in...
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British Basketball League operators have licence terminated over finances
The British Basketball League’s operating company has seen its licence terminated by the British Basketball Federation following concerns over its financial position. Basketball League Ltd has been overseeing the men’s professional league under the terms of a 10-year licence granted by the sport’s governing body in 2017. However, as uncertainty continues over its financial position...
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British Basketball Federation ends Basketball League Ltd licence because of financial concerns
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has terminated the licence of Basketball League Ltd (BLL) – the company which runs the men’s professional league – with immediate effect. The BBF said it took the decision having received “information concerning the finances of Basketball League Ltd”. The BLL has been operating the men’s game since being awarded...
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Sky Sports nets British Basketball League deal
Sky Sports will air 40 British Basketball League games this season, continuing its relationship with the competition for a fourth season. The competition has overhauled production over the summer, with an in-house team hired to take over from former production partners Buzz 16 and Brandvox. Part of this overhaul has seen the addition of a...
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Tracker: Preparation games for the Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024
Date Venue Event Fixture Score Notes Live on Courtside 1891? 29 May 2024 Benxi, China Paris 2024 preparation series CHN vs AUS 70-72 LJ scores 17 to lead Opals 31 May 2024 Shenyang, China Paris 2024 preparation series CHN vs AUS 72-80 George notches 15-10 double-double 2 June 2024 Shenyang, China Paris 2024...
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History of NCAA basketball coaches in the NBA: How Billy Donovan, Rick Pitino, Brad Stevens fared in the pros | Sporting News Australia
Coaching in the NBA certainly isn’t for the faint of heart. The job is grueling, the lifespan is short, and the players rule the day in that league. That makes it a much different job than the college ranks, where coaches get to hand-pick their players and have much more control over their programs. Solid...
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Rockets academy has lift off
READING Rockets Basketball Club have announced a new Rockets Regional Academy at Park House School in Newbury. The club is hoping to increase the amount of high-level basketball opportunities in the local area, while establishing a player development pathway. The side compete in the second tier of British basketball, playing at the Loddon Valley Leisure...
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Osobor Signs UW Paperwork, Waits for Someone to Start Signing Checks
Great Osobor signed his national letter of intent on Friday with the University of Washington team, which means someone higher up can start putting his or her signature on the bottom of those name, image and likeness checks coming his way. The Huskies’ $2 million man — a money figure confirmed by his agent when...
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British Basketball Play-Off Finals | 🏀 The O2 | Spectator info
🏀 The British Basketball Play-Off Finals are back at The O2 for high stakes action with silverware on the line at one of the biggest events in British Basketball. NEWSFLASH: The 2024 British Basketball Play-Off Finals are a wrap! Check out our BASKETBALL section here for more events coming up in or around London. CONGRATULATIONS...
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London Lions beat Cheshire Phoenix to win BBL play-offs
Cheshire have been a surprise package this season, finishing second in the league and winning the BBL Trophy, beating London in the final. They were nevertheless underdogs, but Phoenix boss Ben Thomas – the coach of the year – was determined to make life uncomfortable for London again and deployed a full-court press early on....
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London Lions beat Newcastle Eagles to win WBBL play-offs
Tierra Hodges top-scored for Newcastle with 21 points and helped them recover from a shaky start. The underdogs appeared to be in danger of being blown away after London raced into a 9-0 lead, with American guard Meyers starring. That prompted Eagles coach Matt Newby to call an early timeout, after which his side grew...
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The British Basketball League Playoff Finals Are Coming to The O2
The British Basketball League is ending the season with a bang with the Playoff Finals at The O2. The double bill will see the women’s London Lions go head-to-head against the Newcastle Eagles first at 1.15pm, followed by the men’s London Lions versus the Cheshire Phoenix. As well as watching some of the best ballers...