Newcastle Eagles have welcomed back two of North East basketball’s most familiar faces as head coach Chris Bunten continues to deepen a developing roster. Experienced guard Ruth Thornley is back for a second season in her second spell with the franchise after kickstarting her top-flight career in 2019 and Academy product Orieoma Chukwu-Etu returns to …
Newcastle Eagles have swooped to retain two of British basketball’s most exciting young talents. Millie Oates and Mollie Arnold both enjoyed court time off the bench in a black and white vest last season in their rookie campaign for the Eagles, and head coach Chris Bunten will expect big things from both players just 48 …
Cardiff Met Archers today confirmed their first two returnees for the 2020-21 WBBL season. Both Sarah Wagstaff and Laura Shanahan have committed to return to the Archers, with Wagstaff making this season her 17th with the club whilst Shanahan returns for her sixth. “We’re thrilled to have Sarah and Laura returning for another season with …
Following the Government announcement on 22 September that fans will not be allowed back to sporting events, we are currently assessing the impact this will have on professional basketball in the UK. The UK is a great sporting nation and the positive impact that sport has on communities and on physical and mental health can …
Chris Bunten has reinforced his commitment to emerging British talent after snapping up two of the country’s top young prospects. Abby Lowe and Molly Taylor have signed for Newcastle Eagles after successful stints at college in the US and Bunten – who has previously worked with both players at GB Under 20 level – can’t …
Sheffield Hatters have withdrawn from the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL). A statement from the club read: Sadly, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to secure the funding we were aiming for to secure the Hatters’ future in the WBBL. Therefore, it is with deep sadness, we have this morning informed the league …
Two of European basketball’s top performers are returning to Tyneside as Newcastle Eagles seek to build on last season’s breakthrough campaign. Chris Bunten’s side emerged as title contenders with the strongest Championship showing in the club’s history prior to lockdown and nobody was more frustrated at the premature end to a positive season than standout …
Katie Januszewska will feature in the Leicester Riders’ WBBL roster for the 2020-21 season, it was announced this morning. The 5’11” guard previously played for the Derby Trailblazers Division 2 and helped the U16s make an appearance at the junior final fours. Last season, the scoring machine averaged 30 points per game with a monster …
Leicester Riders have signed Erin Hikin, Robyn Ainge and Eimhear Morris for the WBBL 2020-21 season. All three guards will be part of the Loughborough Basketball programme, while both Erin and Robin are returners. Last season, Erin Hikin brought an admirable work ethic and defensive tenacity throughout the Riders’ program as she played in BUCS, …
One of the best kept secrets in British Basketball is finally out after crowd favourite Rachael Bland revealed she will return to Newcastle Eagles. The versatile guard was spotted sporting the club’s new away vest at last month’s partnership launch with grassroots sport service GiveToLocal and Bland has now committed her future to Chris Bunten’s …