Andrea Kohlhaas has become the latest signing for Essex Rebels. Andrea graduated from Otto Hahn Gymnasium in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was part of the team that finished second place in the German National Championships in 2013. The 5’11” forward competed in Germany’s Damen Basketball-Bundesliga for Grüner Stern Keltern, where her team made the league finals …
Essex Rebels have announced their latest signing in the form of British guard Olivia Partridge. Olivia joins the Rebels from Sevenoaks Suns where she has played since 2017 and will study for her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise at the University of Essex combining both her education with her sporting ambitions. Olivia was selected …
Charleene Tom, Grace Sinnott, and Yasmin Belle-Mbaye have all committed to return to Essex Rebels ahead of the club’s second season in the WBBL. Charleene graduated from the University of Essex and will be staying on to study for her Master’s degree whilst competing for the Rebels. The 5’9″ guard has been part of the …
Cat Lutz will return to the Essex Rebels for the forthcoming 2019-20 WBBL season and is ready to lead her team to success. Lutz, who returns to the club after a summer of rehab following an injury at the back end of last season, played for Essex Blades in their NBL Division 1 winning season, …
Essex Rebels have re-signed Jessy Ward for the next three years. Jessy, despite picking up an injury, made the top five in average points last season, as well as the top three for three-points made. Jessy played in the NCAA at the University of Tennessee at St Martin, where she averaged over 10 points per …
Tickets for a thrilling opening weekend to the sixth season of the Women’s British Basketball League are now available. Every WBBL club will take to the floor at the University of Essex across three days, Friday 27 – Sunday 29 Sept, in what promises to be a fantastic and must-see event for fans. Across the …
The WBBL is today delighted to confirm the fixtures and dates for the sixth season of the Women’s British Basketball League. The 2019-20 season will commence on Friday 27 September with a special opening weekend at the University of Essex featuring all 12 WBBL teams competing in the Trophy Group Stages. Games will run from …
The University of Essex Rebels basketball programme has announced appointments to two new coaching positions. After the University’s most successful season in BUCS and a positive finish to the WBBL season, Tom Sadler has accepted the position of Head of Basketball Performance. Tom who took over coaching in early November, after a couple of heavy …
Sevenoaks Suns completed an unbeaten regular season, while Leicester Riders secured second spot on the final day. The Suns made it a perfect 22 from 22 in the league as they defeated Nottingham Wildcats 71-63 behind 21 points from Renee Busch. Leicester overcame Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters to lock up second as Holly Winterburn scored …
Lions end season with home win. WBBL ChampionshipBA London Lions 89-76 Essex Rebels (25-27, 49-42, 67-62) BA London Lions closed out their regular season campaign on a high with victory at home to Essex Rebels. The Lions finish with seven wins from their 22 games, while the Rebels end up 3-19 in a spirited debut …