With Great Britain’s prospects of making it to FIBA EuroBasket Women 2019 delicately poised ahead of the second qualifying window, head coach Chema Buceta has been handed new talent in the shape of naturalised star Karlie Samuelson. The player, who recently stepped out in the Italian top flight and also signed a training contract last …
We have two more debutantes in our line-up this week, plus the 2018 WBBL Cup Final MVP. Onayssa Sbahi (Nottingham Wildcats) It was a record-breaking display by the French playmaker as she served up an astonishing 14 assists for Wildcats in their historic Cup Final success against Caledonia. It is the most assists ever in …
Alyesha Lovett has spoken of her joy at helping Nottingham Wildcats end their losing record in WBBL Finals. The American put up 18 points including the game-clinching free throws in the dying seconds to secure a 70-66 triumph in the WBBL Cup Final against Caledonia Pride. ? @NottmWildcats are the 2018 Cup champions after …
There is a buzz around British Basketball right now and one of its biggest events is returning back to Arena Birmingham for 2019. Now the home of the British Basketball Cup Finals, the 2019 edition will see another spectacular event and fans are being urged to grab their tickets and be one of the first …
WBBL Cup Final Nottingham Wildcats 70-66 Caledonia Pride (20-19, 39-33, 50-48) Nottingham Wildcats edged out Caledonia Pride in a thrilling Cup Final in front of a record WBBL crowd at Arena Birmingham. The Wildcats put last year’s disappointment behind them as they held on down the stretch as Pride made a late fightback. Leading scorers – Harris …
Oaklands Wolves grabbed the headlines on a busy Saturday in the WBBL as they secured successive wins for the first time since entering the top flight. They cruised past Durham Palatinates 90-71, with Rachel Morris pouring in 22 points. Manchester Mystics are pushing hard in the title race after an 86-68 success at Cardiff Met …
Still no stopping Sevenoaks Suns WBBL Championship BA London Lions 35-80 Sevenoaks Suns (5-22, 16-41, 27-65) Sevenoaks Suns strengthened their grip on top spot in the WBBL standings after they protected their stunning unbeaten record to moves to 12 wins. They showcased their power by despatching their hosts with ease, completing a defensive lockdown that …
Wolves write a slice of history on Saturday afternoon WBBL Championship Oaklands Wolves 90 – 71 Durham Palatinates (21-17, 39-39, 66-62) Oaklands Wolves have recorded consecutive victories for the first time in the WBBL after beating Durham Palatinates 90-71 in the first ever meeting between the sides. In another first, it’s their only home win …
Hatters just too hot to handle for Team Northumbria WBBL Championship Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters 100 – 66 Team Northumbria (30-22, 55-48, 78-57) Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters are into the WBBL Championship’s top four after beating previously third-placed Team Northumbria 100-66, leap-frogging them in the process and becoming the first team to score a century …
Mystics continue to push their way into the title race WBBL Championship Cardiff Met Archers 68 – 86 Manchester Mystics (25-19, 40-38, 52-65) Manchester Mystics are up to third in the WBBL Championship table after beating Cardiff Met Archers 86-68 on the road. It is only the second time that they have beaten Archers in …