Words by John Hobbs. After finishing at the foot of the Super League Basketball table last season, the Caledonia Gladiators’ Toto Fagbenle didn’t drop his head in disappointment. Instead, he used it as motivation. It’s the hallmark of the large Fagbenle family, where Toto is the second youngest of 12 children. Competitive fibre is entrenched …
Few people can claim to have had the resumes in top-flight British basketball that Ant Rowe, Drew Lasker and Mike Tuck have amassed, which is why they were the perfect trio to sit down with and preview what is sure to be a spectacular Super League Basketball season. Ant, Drew and Mike gave their thoughts …
After joining fellow legends Drew Lasker and Mike Tuck to select his pre-season favourites to win the Championship title and other major awards, Ant Rowe is now flying solo to name his five players to watch ahead of the upcoming Super League Basketball campaign. Keep reading to find out who made the cut in Ant’s …
As we prepare to tip off a brand-new season, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. I have recently been appointed as the independent Chair of Super League Basketball (SLB). Over the last six years, I have worked predominantly in sports governance across football, tennis and athletics. It is a privilege to serve …
Bristol Flyers have bolstered their frontcourt with the addition of American forward Darnell Brodie for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB) and European North Basketball League (ENBL). The 6’10” big joins the Flyers from Mexican LNBP side Freseros de Irapuato and has arrived in Bristol ahead of the club’s pre-season weekend against Reading Rockets and …
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian and South Sudanese forward Emmanuel Akot for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball season. Akot, a 6’8 forward, joins the Riders following a strong summer in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) playing for his home town Winnipeg Sea bears. In his second summer with the …
The Newcastle Eagles have announced a new multi-year flagship kit partnership with hummel. This landmark collaboration is hummel’s inaugural venture into professional basketball, bringing their famous chevrons and heritage of performance innovation to the sport for the very first time. The globally recognised sportswear brand will design and supply bespoke playing kits, training wear, and …
Super League Basketball is pleased to announce the official formats and schedules for the 2025/26 Trophy and Cup competitions. The Trophy 9 teams split into 3 geographical groups: Group 1: Caledonia, Newcastle, Sheffield Group 2: Manchester, Cheshire, Leicester Group 3: Bristol, London, Surrey Teams play each other once in their group (2 games per team). …
Manchester Basketball are delighted to announce the addition of Antoine Broxsie as an Assistant Coach to the 2025/26 coaching staff, joining Matt Otten and Matt Pitkin on the sidelines. Tampa, Florida-native Broxsie arrives with a wealth of experience, coaching in the NBA, NBA G-League, CEBL, and across Asia. A dual United States & Dominican Republic …
Bristol Flyers have bolstered their roster with the addition of 6’5″ American swingman Will Yoakum. The 27-year-old guard becomes the ninth member of Andreas Kapoulas’ 2025/26 squad and joins the club on a one-year deal. Yoakum began his college career at West Liberty in NCAA Division II and was a two-time All-Mountain East Conference selection with …