There were some heavyweight clashes in the busiest weekend of WBBL Cup action of this season so far, as Leicester Riders won a derby, with victories also for Newcastle Eagles and Cup holders Sevenoaks Suns. Fittingly, the All-Star Five is paced by the Suns’ star from January’s WBBL Cup Final. Janice Monakana – Sevenoaks Suns …
WBBL Cup, South Group BA London Lions 60-70 Sevenoak Suns (12-28, 31-46, 45-59) (Lions – Beckford-Norton 19, Leonard 13, Charles 9; Suns – Monakana 19, Carr 15, Busch 15) WBBL Cup, North Group Newcastle Eagles 78-68 Manchester Met Mystics(21-16,43-34,58-58) (Eagles – Gorrell 25,Mcvicar 21 ,Kverderavicutie 13 ; Mystics – Song 25,Horton 15, Bailey 12) Sevenoak …
BA London Lions failed to pick up a single win in the shortened 2019-20 campaign, but have put together an exciting roster for the upcoming season. Last season: Mark Clark’s side opened with two group defeats in the Trophy and were edged out in a narrow one-point loss on the road at Oaklands Wolves in …
The WBBL Cup game between BA London Lions and Oaklands Wolves scheduled for Saturday 7 November has been cancelled. The game will be forfeited under the Covid-19 rule amendments as BA London Lions are unable to field a side due to one member of the team testing positive for Covid-19 and resulting self-isolation for additional …
The WBBL is today delighted to confirm the fixtures and dates for the seventh season of the Women’s British Basketball League. The 2020-21 season will commence on 07 November with the WBBL Cup group stages before breaking for the GB Women’s International window. Once the Semi-Finals of the Cup have taken place in early December, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sevenoaks Suns, Leicester Riders, Caledonia Pride and Nottingham Wildcats all picked up crucial wins on an eventful Sunday of Championship action. Cat Carr ensured Sevenoaks ran out 86-58 winners over Essex Rebels, thanks to a game-high 18 points, as the veteran star kept the club’s title defence on track. Caledonia then picked up a vital …
Newcastle Eagles, FLT Peterman Sheffield Hatters and Nottingham Wildcats all picked up points as the sides at the top of the table continue to jostle for position. Newcastle joined Leicester Riders at the top of the standings having collected a tenth Championship victory. The 54-47 win, on the road, over a battling BA London Lions, …