Newcastle Eagles WBBL have bagged one of the biggest names in British basketball after adding veteran international Steph Gandy to their ranks. The 36-year-old enjoyed two stellar spells with Sheffield Hatters and moves to the North East following seven straight seasons with the South Yorkshire club. But Eagles playcaller Chris Bunten has offered Gandy a …
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 …
Caledonia Pride are pleased to announce the signing of Princeton Tiger and Cameroon International Tia Weledji to Scotland’s female professional basketball team for the 2018-19 season. Weledji marks the organisation’s 10th signing of the off-season with Sunday’s home-opener against Newcastle on course to sell out. Weledji brings a wealth of basketball experience to Caledonia Pride …
Essex Rebels are again delighted to be able to confirm another high-profile signing as Sonya Nikolova has confirmed that she will be appearing as a Rebel in the WBBL this year. Originally from Bulgaria, Nikolova brings a wealth of experience to the university programme having competed previously in her home country as well as spells …
Newcastle Eagles WBBL have gone Down Under to get back on top after recruiting Australian forward Georgia Ohrdorf. And the 23-year-old can’t wait to test her top flight credentials in Sunday’s mouthwatering season-opener at cross-border rivals Caledonia Pride. “It’s always exciting to play for a new team and discover how we can grow together as …
Caledonia Pride are pleased to confirm that a core of young Scottish talent has joined the programme for season 2018-19 ahead of the team’s season-opener on Sunday. With the youngsters expected to be welcomed by a sell-out crowd against Newcastle Eagles, today’s announcement highlights Pride’s commitment to developing Scottish talent. The five players joining Pride …
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 …
One of Great Britain’s brightest junior stars has signed for Newcastle Eagles WBBL with the new season less than a week away. Under 18 international Maya Price looks set to make her debut for Chris Bunten’s side at Caledonia Pride on Sunday. And the talented teenager can’t wait to make the step up to top …
Cardiff Met Archers are putting the finishing touches to their roster as they confirmed the return of Levi Warren and Justine Ferland to their line-up – as well as a couple of promotions. The pair will be joined for the 2018-19 WBBL season by both Beth Jones and Azeb Smalley, who are being elevated from …
Caledonia Pride are delighted to confirm that Scottish youngsters Hansine Marshall and Sian Phillips have re-joined Scotland’s female professional franchise for the 2018-19 WBBL Campaign. Having both represented Scotland at international level, the youngsters are looking forward to further developing in the UK’s premier female division. Hansine Marshall has represented Scotland at U16 and U18 …