29 Sep 2018: Hatters 97-63 Wildcats
Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters opened the 2018-19 Championship with a home victory over Nottingham Wildcats.
From Nottingham Wildcats
Wildcats announce Prior return on eve of new season
Nottingham Wildcats can confirm the return of its home grown leader and Great Britain international, Siobhan Prior for the 2018-19 WBBL campaign. Fresh from Commonwealth Games success with England, Prior is a proven guard in the WBBL, averaging double figures over the last four years and shooting over 45% from the three-point line, during the …
Wildcats go with O’Connor
Nottingham Wildcats are pleased to announce the signing of Swedish born forward Rebecca O’Connor ahead of the start of the 2018-19 WBBL season this season weekend. The 19-year-old was developed by DJursholm Indians BK, representing affiliate club Norrort Basket in the Swedish second tier from 2014-2018. “I am really excited to join Nottingham Wildcats this …
Liburd delighted to hand opportunity to Bradley
Nottingham Wildcats’ head coach Kenrick Liburd is excited to welcome Michelle Bradley to the club as he gets ready to hand her the chance of her debut season in the WBBL. After initially honing her skills within the Lady rocks youth system, Bradley moved to A.E Sedis Basquet in Spain for two years before returning …
✍ Summer Signings
Keep track of all the WBBL club signings that have happened over the summer with the below list. Keep checking back for updates! BA London Lions Loren Christie Teresa Da Silva Macy Spinks Tereza Brantlova Urysla Cotton Lavinia Da Silva Diana Voynova Caledonia Pride Hannah Robb Shawnisay Millar Pollyanna Storie Kai-Brith Kalda Hansine Marshall Sian …
Ashton commits to a further season at her hometown club Nottingham Wildcats.
Brahe Ashton is set for her second season in the WBBL after agreeing to play as a non-professional with her hometown club, Nottingham Wildcats. Having joined the club as an 8-year-old, Ashton has progressed through all the club’s age group teams, before finally making her debut in the top flight last season. The teenager is …
Doran commits to the Wildcats
Lana Doran has committed to the Nottingham Wildcats for next season after making a huge impression during her first campaign in the WBBL. The guard, was initially at the Wildcats as a junior player, before moving to Barking Abbey and then on to California University of Pennsylvania, for her college career. Doran was a regular …
Shumpert is first overseas signing for Wildcats this summer
Former Union University (NCAA 2) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (NCAA 1) standout Chelsey Shumpert has agreed to join Nottingham Wildcats for the 2018-19 season. Shumpert transferred to Union from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she played three years of NCAA basketball and helped lead her team to three Southern Conference Championships. …
Liburd joins Nottingham Wildcats
Nottingham Wildcats are continuing to populate their exciting new structure after announcing that Kenrick Liburd has been appointed to the post of Lead Coach to the Perform Basketball Programme. Liburd will have responsibility for the Perform programme at the Nottingham Wildcats Academy, as well as being the Head Coach of the WBBL franchise. Offering previous …
Great Britain guard named Director of Basketball Operations in Nottingham
It’s an exciting time at Nottingham Wildcats, with new changes and structures in place for 2018-19 and beyond – including Great Britain and England player Siobhan Prior being appointed as Director of Basketball Operations. With new structures, come new roles and responsibilities, which will see new coaches and employees take the hilt of the programme …