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BA London Lions held off a late Oaklands Wolves charge to take an open day win.
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Vote: Who will make the WBBL Championship Top 4?
The brand new 2018-19 WBBL Championship season is upon us and it’s time to make your predictions of which clubs you think will land in this years Top 4 in the league. Make your 4 choices by casting a daily vote for each club of your choice!
International duo complete Eagles’ line-up
Newcastle Eagles WBBL have bolstered their 2018/19 roster following the addition of Panagiota Themistokleous and Gerda Morkunaite. The pair come into contention for Sunday’s league opener at Caledonia Pride. And Eagles head coach Chris Bunten is delighted with the balance of his multi-national side. “Panagiota and Gerda are a great fit for Newcastle and I …
Henderson commits to Pride
Caledonia Pride are pleased to announce that Alix Henderson has committed to the Caledonia Pride programme for her second season with Scotland’s women’s professional team. Henderson enjoyed a strong rookie season with Pride which saw her receiving called-up to the GB U18 Women’s team to compete at FIBA’s European Championships in the summer. Speaking on …
Gandy wings her way into Newcastle
Newcastle Eagles WBBL have bagged one of the biggest names in British basketball after adding veteran international Steph Gandy to their ranks. The 36-year-old enjoyed two stellar spells with Sheffield Hatters and moves to the North East following seven straight seasons with the South Yorkshire club. But Eagles playcaller Chris Bunten has offered Gandy a …
Naylor: New look Hatters striving for silverware
Ten teams will take to the court this weekend as the 2018-19 WBBL Championship gets underway with a bang. Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters open proceedings on Saturday by welcoming Nottingham Wildcats to All Saints High School. Helen Naylor will once again lead the hosts into battle having already secured her status as one of the league’s …
Wildcats announce Prior return on eve of new season
Nottingham Wildcats can confirm the return of its home grown leader and Great Britain international, Siobhan Prior for the 2018-19 WBBL campaign. Fresh from Commonwealth Games success with England, Prior is a proven guard in the WBBL, averaging double figures over the last four years and shooting over 45% from the three-point line, during the …
Pride pick up Princeton Tiger and Cameroon star Weledji
Caledonia Pride are pleased to announce the signing of Princeton Tiger and Cameroon International Tia Weledji to Scotland’s female professional basketball team for the 2018-19 season. Weledji marks the organisation’s 10th signing of the off-season with Sunday’s home-opener against Newcastle on course to sell out. Weledji brings a wealth of basketball experience to Caledonia Pride …
Nikolova a new face for new franchise Essex Rebels
Essex Rebels are again delighted to be able to confirm another high-profile signing as Sonya Nikolova has confirmed that she will be appearing as a Rebel in the WBBL this year. Originally from Bulgaria, Nikolova brings a wealth of experience to the university programme having competed previously in her home country as well as spells …
Eagles have Georgia on their mind
Newcastle Eagles WBBL have gone Down Under to get back on top after recruiting Australian forward Georgia Ohrdorf. And the 23-year-old can’t wait to test her top flight credentials in Sunday’s mouthwatering season-opener at cross-border rivals Caledonia Pride. “It’s always exciting to play for a new team and discover how we can grow together as …