Both Mara Marchizotti and Cristina Bigica will be back for their second season with Cardiff Met Archers, it was announced this morning. “Cristina and Mara will play a pivotal role for our team’s success this season,” said Head Coach Stef Collins. “Both are proven competitors who provide a significant spark for us at both the …
Newcastle Eagles continue to build one of the deepest rosters in franchise history with news that another familiar face has flown into Tyneside. Last week head coach Chris Bunten went back to the future to seal the eye-catching signing of popular returnee Ali Gorrell and the guard will be joined by Sarah Birkett after the …
Cardiff Met Archers today announced a further two signings for their 2020-21 roster. Both Sara Jorgensen and Kim Kheing will make the forthcoming season their third consecutive season with the club. “Sara & Kim have been such an integral part of our programme in only their third season with us,” said Head Coach Stef Collins. …
Proven matchwinner Ali Gorrell jets into Newcastle Saturday on a mission to make up for lost time. One of the WBBL’s top performers left Team Northumbria in 2018 following two stellar seasons on Tyneside and Gorrell’s return to the North East as a Newcastle Eagle represents a massive coup for head coach Chris Bunten. “Never …
Newcastle Eagles have welcomed back two of North East basketball’s most familiar faces as head coach Chris Bunten continues to deepen a developing roster. Experienced guard Ruth Thornley is back for a second season in her second spell with the franchise after kickstarting her top-flight career in 2019 and Academy product Orieoma Chukwu-Etu returns to …
Newcastle Eagles have swooped to retain two of British basketball’s most exciting young talents. Millie Oates and Mollie Arnold both enjoyed court time off the bench in a black and white vest last season in their rookie campaign for the Eagles, and head coach Chris Bunten will expect big things from both players just 48 …
Cardiff Met Archers today confirmed their first two returnees for the 2020-21 WBBL season. Both Sarah Wagstaff and Laura Shanahan have committed to return to the Archers, with Wagstaff making this season her 17th with the club whilst Shanahan returns for her sixth. “We’re thrilled to have Sarah and Laura returning for another season with …
Following the Government announcement on 22 September that fans will not be allowed back to sporting events, we are currently assessing the impact this will have on professional basketball in the UK. The UK is a great sporting nation and the positive impact that sport has on communities and on physical and mental health can …
Chris Bunten has reinforced his commitment to emerging British talent after snapping up two of the country’s top young prospects. Abby Lowe and Molly Taylor have signed for Newcastle Eagles after successful stints at college in the US and Bunten – who has previously worked with both players at GB Under 20 level – can’t …
Sheffield Hatters have withdrawn from the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL). A statement from the club read: Sadly, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to secure the funding we were aiming for to secure the Hatters’ future in the WBBL. Therefore, it is with deep sadness, we have this morning informed the league …