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Leicester, Sheffield, Essex and Newcastle impress in second week of Betty Codona Trophy action

In a highly entertaining string of Super League Basketball fixtures, multiple teams secured statement wins in the early stages of the Trophy campaign. Essex Rebels 91 – 60 Endeavour Ipswich Basketball Group D leaders Ipswich travelled to the Essex Sports Arena with the hope of building upon their positive start to their SLB campaign, as …

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Super League Basketball to end historic first season with an action-packed showdown at The O2, London

With a historic season now well underway, Super League Basketball are proud to announce that their debut campaign will conclude at one of the most iconic venues in sports, as the season-ending Play-off Finals will take place at The O2, London. On Sunday May 18 2025, the biggest game in the British basketball calendar promises …

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Ipswich stun Lions, Gladiators, Wolves start with wins

The Betty Codona Trophy cut the ribbon for the new Super League Basketball season over the weekend, and history was made in its very first game. Endeavour Ipswich BC became the first team from the Women’s National Basketball League to win a game in the Trophy with a 104-80 success over the holders, London Lions. …

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Lyric Swann on new adventures in Newcastle, the WNBA star she started out with and her love for creating content

If you’ve been doing your research on the new signings across Super League Basketball ahead of the inaugural season, then Newcastle’s newest rookie Lyric Swann is sure to have caught your attention. With an impressive list of accolades and achievements to her name at the high school and collegiate levels, the University of North Florida …

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2024/25 Super League Basketball Fixtures Confirmed

Ahead of the inaugural season, Super League Basketball is delighted to confirm the complete fixture list for the Women’s League, including the Championship, Trophy and Play-off competitions. The season tips off on Saturday September 28 with Trophy Group Stage action as the London Lions travel east to face this season’s wildcard team from Basketball England’s …

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Super League Basketball gets green light to unite elite men’s and women’s game

Super League Basketball (SLB) is delighted to confirm the unification of Great Britain’s elite men’s and women’s leagues under one banner.  Following a unanimous vote by shareholders of the Women’s British Basketball League, both the men’s and women’s elite competitions will now adopt SLB branding and work together to unlock the sport’s considerable potential across …

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London Lions complete historic campaign with fourth consecutive Playoff title

London Lions completed a quadruple of silverware in the 2023/24 campaign, with a 92-65 win over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles in the Women’s British Basketball League Playoff Final. Abby Meyers’ 31-point performance; a new record for a Women’s League Playoff Final, led the Lions to their fourth trophy of the year, and fourth Playoff title …

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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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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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Eagles upset Hatters to set up Semi-Final showdown with Caledonia

Caledonia Gladiators 90-66 Durham Palatinates Starting Fives: Caledonia Gladiators: Samantha Roscoe, Hannah Robb, Ariadna Pujol, Laken James, Kirsty Brown. Durham Palatinates: Janika Griffith Wallace, Elle Hendershot, Sophie Klassen, Eliza Brault, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby. The Caledonia Gladiators were in dominant form as they booked their place in the Playoff Semi-finals following an impressive victory against the Durham Palatinates. …

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