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London Lions and Newcastle Eagles book spots in Playoff Final

London Lions 95-70 Leicester Riders London Lions will look to lift their fourth consecutive Women’s British Basketball League Playoffs trophy, after beating Leicester Riders 95-70 to secure their spot in next Sunday’s Final Ivana Katanic and Abby Meyers were influential for the hosts who dominated the second half to keep the Riders at arm’s length. …

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Fagbenle headlines All-League Team of the Year alongside Lions, Rebels and Riders stars

The All-League Team of the Year features the country’s toughest hoopers as voted by the competition’s Head Coaches and Captains.  This year’s roster is full of talent that have set the League alight this term, including three WNBA stars and two elite hoopers who have had outstanding first seasons in the League.   Temi Fagbenle – …

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Great Britain captain headlines All-British Team of the Year alongside four more National team stars

The All-British Team of the Year features the League’s best Brits as voted by the League’s Head Coaches and Captains.  This year’s roster is full of talent that has represented Great Britain in previous years, including the current National Team captain, two WNBA talents and three debutants to this award.   Temi Fagbenle – London Lions  …

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League’s All-Defensive Team of the Year nominations locked in with four new faces confirmed

The British Basketball League All-Defensive Team of the Year features the League’s top stoppers as voted by the League’s Head Coaches, Captains and select members of the media. This year’s roster includes one of the country’s all-time greats as one of four debutants in the All-Defensive Team, with one returner from previous seasons. Laken James …

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British Basketball League and Biffa announce ground-breaking partnership

The British Basketball League is delighted to be joining forces with Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company, to champion greener, cleaner communities, helping them to reduce waste and protect the environment. Welcoming Biffa as the Official Sustainability Partner of the League over the next three years, the partnership will see clubs and venues across the Men’s …

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Lions and Riders set up Semi-Final showdown

London Lions 80-70 Nottingham Wildcats Starting Fives: London Lions: Ivana Katanic, Kat Snytsina, Holly Winterburn, Savannah Wilkinson, Abby Meyers. Nottingham Wildcats: Abbey Whitehouse, Mari Stewart, Jessica Wayne, Brooke Bjelko, Jiselle Havas. The London Lions saw off a late comeback from a spirited Nottingham Wildcats side to advance to the Final Four of the Playoffs next week, …

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Everything you need to know: British Basketball League announces new end-of-season awards

With the Playoffs about to get underway, there’s another highlight of the British Basketball League calendar fast approaching as it’s almost time to announce the annual end-of-season award winners! This year, however, there’s even more than usual to get excited about as the League is delighted to confirm several new awards have been added to …

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London Lions secure third consecutive Championship as Gladiators lock in second with huge home win

B. Braun Sheffield Hatters 45-92 London Lions Starting Fives: B. Braun Sheffield Hatters: Carla Drennan, Georgia Gayle, Emma Eichmeyer, Desiree Ramos, Madison Washington. London Lions: Ivana Katanic, Katsiaryna Snytsina, Holly Winterburn, Savannah Wilkinson, Abby Meyers. The London Lions won the Women’s British Basketball League Championship for the third year in a row with a 45-92 win …

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Palatinates upset Rebels, Riders battled Gladiators, Lions crush Giants

Essex Rebels 72-84 Durham Palatinates Starting Fives: Essex Rebels: Claire Paxton, Claire Paxton, Renee Busch, Katherine Tudor, Dayzsha Rogan. Durham Palatinates: Janika Griffith Wallace, Elle Hendershot, Sophie Klassen, Eliza Brault, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby. Durham Palatinates surprised everyone with a shock upset win over the Essex Rebels, as they beat them away from home to destabilise the fight …

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Palatinates fend off Archers, Riders tame Wildcats, Eagles comeback over Wolves

Durham Palatinates 88-68 Cardiff Met Archers Starting Fives:Durham Palatinates: Janika Griffith Wallace, Elle Hendershot, Sophie Klassen, Eliza Brault, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby.Cardiff Met Archers: Abigail Yunker, Solene Lemoigne, Lara Habling, Jenna Hoschouer, Haylee Saurette. Durham Palatinates moved into the eighth seed with three games of their season remaining after a commanding victory at home against the Cardiff Met …

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