Whilst many of the WBBL’s top talents have been able to enjoy some form of an off-season, for those selected to represent England and Scotland at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games there has been no respite at all, as preparations for the 3×3 competition have continued at a pace. The WBBL will be strongly represented …
Caledonia Gladiators have announced their first home-coming signing, Erin McGarrachan. Erin was the clubs first ever player back in 2006, when they were known as JRW Gladiators. She had a work ethic that was hard to fault and as a result went on to achieve great things within Scotland and beyond. “I can’t wait to …
The Leicester Riders continue to build their roster for the 2022/23 WBBL season at pace as they have today announced the signing of US wing Jade Compton, who joins Krumesh Patel’s side on a two-year deal which will see her also study for a Masters Degree at Loughborough University. Compton is a 5’10” forward who …
Basketball is on the brink of becoming one of the biggest sports in the country with the creation of a new professional team and ambitious plans for a dedicated arena. With major backing from local investors keen to promote the sport, Caledonia Pride has been taken over by Lady Rocks, a leading voluntary female basketball …
Leicester Riders have begun preparations for the 2022/23 WBBL season with the signing of former League MVP Ashley Arlen (Harris). Arlen will be well known within the WBBL from a successful three-year spell at the Nottingham Wildcats where she comfortably averaged a double double in each of her seasons, finishing with an average of 21.3ppg …
The countdown to another exhilarating season of Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) action can begin as the fixtures for the 2022-23 campaign are announced. The season will begin on Saturday 24th September with a full fixture list across the division on the opening day. Last season’s WBBL champions, London Lions get their season underway with …
Last season’s all-conquering London Lions have moved quickly to ensure they’re doing everything they can to stay ahead of the competition for the coming season, by announcing the arrival of the WBBL’s first-ever General Manager, with Vanja Cernivec taking the role at the Copper Box. Cernivec arrives from the Chicago Bulls after making history as …
An all-time great of British Basketball, a focal point of the most-dominant season performance in WBBL history by the London Lions and former Olympian Jo Leedham-Warner, has today confirmed her retirement from professional basketball. The 34-year-old British legend concludes her career after an epic debut season in the WBBL with Mark Clark’s Lions, where she …
The O2, London, hosted an epic conclusion to another incredible season of British Basketball with the 2022 Play-off Finals, and the British Basketball League (BBL) are delighted to confirm that the Finals are returning to London in 2023, with tickets available via pre-sale from 29 June. A record-breaking crowd of close to 16,000 basketball fanatics attended …
Lady Rocks are seeking a Head Coach to lead the organisational, technical, tactical, physical and emotional development of Lady Rocks players competing in the Women’s British Basketball League next season. CLICK HERE to find the job description. Submit cover letter and basketball CV to: enquiries@ladyrocks.co.uk