Dear All, Basketball stands together to urge the Government in Westminster to rethink after it opted not to reopen indoor sports facilities as part of its latest easing of coronavirus restrictions. Pubs, cinemas and amusement arcades will reopen from 4 July but basketball courts, gyms and leisure centres remain off limits. Why? We have already …
It is with the deepest regret that the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) has taken the decision to cancel the remainder of the 2019/20 season. The WBBL is wholly owned by its member clubs who as a collective determine any decisions and they have agreed that in light of the on-going uncertainty surrounding the impact …
Saturday 14th March The clubs involved in the two WBBL Championship fixtures scheduled for Saturday have taken a decision to postpone their games. The WBBL Trophy will proceed as scheduled on Sunday.
The Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) is following the current guidance of the Government issued on 12 March 2020, and as such all scheduled games this weekend will be taking place as planned. The Trophy Finals, scheduled to take place in Glasgow on Sunday 15 March 2020, will also be taking place as planned. We …
GB Basketball has confirmed the return of FIBA’s Her World, Her Rules campaign for a second year. The programme, which is aimed at young females under the age of 14, is designed to attract more young players to the sport and tackle the disparity between male and female participation. Over the last year FIBA has …
Two teams ended the day level on points at the top of the Championship standings as the top six sides continue to battle for position. Leicester Riders prepared for next weekend’s Trophy Final in the best possible fashion with an 81-64 win over Cardiff Met Archers in Wales. Sara Hinriksdottir stole the show for the …
FLT Peterman Sheffield Hatters made a clear statement of intent with an eye-catching 87-65 victory over fellow title rivals Newcastle Eagles. The home side capitalised on the visiting team’s foul troubles to pull away down the stretch, as the logjam at the top of the table grows ever more crowded. Asha Thomas led the way …
Jasmine Joyner has been crowned the Molten WBBL Player of the Month for February in recognition of her posting a huge double-double during the period. Taking her team to three victories, the forward recorded a jaw-dropping 18.8 points per game, while shooting just under 50 percent from the field. She also hauled down 13 rebounds …
Durham Palatinates play-caller Lee Davie has been named Molten WBBL Coach of the Month for the second time this season. Having also taken the December gong, the coach has scooped the award again after guiding Durham to yet another showpiece Final. They will compete in the British Basketball Trophy Finals at the Emirates Arena in …
There’s a distinct Portuguese flavour this week, while our season leader hits the super milestone of getting into double-digits for All-Star Five starting appearances. Cat Carr (Sevenoaks Suns)It was almost another WBBL career triple-double for Carr, who fell just one assist short of accomplishing the feat. She showed her full range of skills to take …