BA London Lions have announced the signings of top junior prospects Loren Christie, Macy Spinks, and Flora Durgerian for the 2017-18 WBBL season. It continues the programme’s tradition of using their WBBL squad to develop junior talent, and Head Coach Mark Clark is excited about this crop. “We’re extremely pleased to bring in these three …
Team Northumbria have pulled off one of the biggest signings in WBBL history after luring Great Britain star Chantelle Handy back to her native North East. The County Durham-born small forward has played professionally across Europe during a glittering club career. But after stellar stops in Greece, Turkey, France, Sweden and Slovakia, the 30-year-old is …
Nottingham Wildcats have added further depth to their squad with the acquisition of Swedish guard, Alex Haley. Born in Sweden, Haley has spent most of her formative basketball years in the United States, where she received a 4-year basketball scholarship. The 5ft 8in guard is a graduate of Lindenwood University, were she started most of …
BA London Lions have confirmed the return of five players from last season’s WBBL core to open their signings for the 2017-18 season. Guards and academy players Charlotte Ellmore – who had an impressive campaign with the GB Under-18 Women this summer, Teresa Da Silva and Zoe Willis will help lead the squad from the …
Durham Palatinates have made what could be one of the signings of the summer ahead of their debut WBBL campaign after sealing the services of Monika Tomljenovic, who has both EuroLeague Women and EuroBasket Women minutes on her resume. The 31-year-old Croatian veteran will assume her new role with the north-east side and could be …
With two high-profile signings already on board, Durham Palatinates continue to build an impressive roster ahead of their maiden WBBL campaign after confirming they have signed Polish forward, Paula Tarnachowicz. And the Massachusetts NCAA graduate, who has also played in the Portuguese League with Lousada prior to a spell in French basketball at Elan Bearnais, can’t …
WBBL newbies Durham Palatinates continue to go to work in preparation for their first WBBL season by landing Great Britain international, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby. Having now graduated from Lafayette in the NCAA after four years Stateside and having also played for GB at EuroBasket Women 2015 Final Round during that time, the centre is ready to …
Durham Palatinates are turning heads after inking a deal with WBBL star and Great Britain international guard, Nicolette Fong Lyew Quee. The exciting backcourt dynamo knows the north-east region well, having spent a hugely successful and productive time with Team Northumbria in Newcastle. The player will also get to be reunited with Palatinates Head Coach, …
The WBBL’s newest entrants Durham Palatinates have turned to the familiar face of Noelia Quintas to help guide them through the challenging waters of a first season in the top flight. The Spanish veteran will be an anchor for the north-east franchise in their rookie Women’s British Basketball League campaign and Head Coach, Lee Davie …
Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters have bolstered their ranks with the arrival of guard Jen Ashton, who has dual citizenship having moved to the USA at the age of 5 from Blackpool. Harbouring ambitions to represent the country of her birth, Ashton will make her WBBL debut during the forthcoming 2017-18 season and will take on …