Sheffield Hatters Basketball Club this morning announced that they will be returning to the top-flight of women’s basketball in the UK this season. The club will return to competing in the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) for the 2021-22 season in what is their 60th anniversary of the club’s founding. Team GB Assistant Coach Vanessa …
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 …
Sheffield Hatters have withdrawn from the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL). A statement from the club read: Sadly, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to secure the funding we were aiming for to secure the Hatters’ future in the WBBL. Therefore, it is with deep sadness, we have this morning informed the league …
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 …
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.
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 …
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, …
FLT Peterman Sheffield Hatters, Cardiff Met Archers and Leicester Riders enjoyed a super Sunday thanks to wins in the Championship. Sheffield took the opportunity to make ground on the teams above them in the title race with a convincing 81-49 win over Caledonia Pride. Roshina Rosario led the home side to victory with 19 points. …
Sevenoaks Suns, Newcastle Eagles and FLT Peterman Sheffield Hatters all picked up valuable Championship points in the race for the 2019-2020 title. Sevenoaks were the first team to strike thanks to an 89-69 win over Oaklands Wolves. Renee Busch and Cat Carr led the charge for the home team with 20 points each. Sheffield then …
Durham Palatinates and Sevenoaks Suns will meet in this year’s WBBL Cup Final after both clubs picked up wins. Leicester Riders, Nottingham Wildcats and Oaklands Wolves also enjoyed success with victories in the Championship. Nicolette Fong Lyew Quee poured in a game-high 24 points to help Durham advance to the WBBL Cup Final. The visitors …