Reigning league champions Sevenoaks Suns are making moves to retain their coveted WBBL title after confirming the arrival of British star Jamila Thompson and American guard Frankie Wurtz. The athletic Thompson knows the WBBL having played at the Leicester Riders between 2016-2018, while also stepping out professionally in both Spain and the Czech Republic. “I’ve …
Essex Rebels have today welcomed back former club captain Ellie Shaxon. Shaxon signed for the Rebels for the 2019-20 season where she helped guide the team to an improved eighth place finish before signing to play in Italy for the 2020-21 season. She helped her team to one of their best ever finishes and its …
Makana Stone has signed her first professional contract with the Leicester Riders after having an impressive debut season playing in WNBL Division One for Loughborough Riders. Stone was an almost ever-present figure in the Loughborough Riders team, playing 17 out of 19 games and receiving team of the year honours. She had an immediate impact …
Essex Rebels have announced the signing of 6’2″ forward Claire Paxton. Paxton joins the Rebels after a number of successful seasons in the WBBL where she has established herself as one of the league’s top performers. Last season Paxton averaged just shy of 16 points a game while also leading the league in defensive rebounds. …
Hannah Robb and Anna Lappenkuper will be returning to the Leicester Riders for the upcoming 2021/22 WBBL season, it was announced today. Robb played an instrumental part in the Riders winning the WBBL Cup last season with 17 points in the final against the Sevenoaks Suns while in Championship play she averaged 9.3ppg, 3.3rpg and …
Chloe Gaynor continues to hit the WBBL comeback trail this season after swapping Nottingham Wildcats for Newcastle Eagles. And Chris Bunten’s latest summer signing insists she feels fitter than ever following a succession of character-building surgeries and setbacks. Gaynor hooks up with close friend and former Barking Abbey team-mate Abby Lowe at the Vertu Motors …
Essex Rebels today confirmed British guard Megan Haines will return to the club for the 2021-22 season. Haines was a late signing for the Rebels last year and returns to the squad for what will be her second season and will look to play an important role this coming season. Haines will also be attending the …
Cardiff Met Archers continues to build their 2021-22 roster with the addition of Levi Warren and Sara Jorgensen. Both players will return to the Welsh club, with 25-year-old Brit Warren starting her eighth consecutive season with Cardiff, whilst 26-year-old Swede Jorgensen returns for her fourth. “I am really excited to return for another season with …
Maura Fitzpatrick has signed for Gloucester City Queens in their debut season in the WBBL. The 5’11” guard/forward had a stellar college career with Marist before turning professional playing in Germany for Bamberg and then Sweden last year, where she represented Wetterbygden Sparks. “I’m so excited to be a part of the Gloucester City Queens …
Two of the most instrumental players in Sevenoaks Suns’ silverware rush during recent years are back on board for the 2021-22 WBBL season. One of the greatest players in league history, Cat Carr will be returning to the club for her eighth season, having led Suns to another league title last year. She also scooped …