In response to British Basketball Federation’s statement this morning regarding the future of the league, a Super League Basketball spokesperson said:

“The new league operators proposed by the British Basketball Federation has no clubs, fans, arenas or expertise to build the infrastructure and future that British basketball and its communities deserve.

“Super League Basketball (SLB) has been clear from the outset that the tender process undertaken by the British Basketball Federation (BBF) was illegal and unjust.

“SLB would like to make clear that it does not legally require a BBF license to continue to operate the professional basketball league in Britain.

“SLB clubs and their owners have worked tirelessly and invested well over £15m this season alone to create a sustainable future for professional basketball in Britain, its fans and the communities it serves.

“All nine partner clubs are united in the vision to continue operating a stable and viable league for the 2025-26 SLB season and beyond.”