The Women’s British Basketball League and British Basketball League were saddened to learn this week of the passing of Maurice Watkins.

Maurice was Chair of the Basketball Federation from 2018 to 2020 and was well known throughout UK sport thanks to his involvement with Manchester United, Barnsley football club, the Rugby Football League, and British Swimming. He was awarded a CBE in 2011 for his services to charity.

We send our condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.