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 …
Super League Basketball (SLB) is pleased to announce the structure and key dates for the 2025/26 season, promising another action-packed year of British basketball across four major competitions. The new season will tip off on Friday, September 19th and run through to Sunday, May 17th where a spectacular second SLB season will draw to a …
Super League Basketball (SLB) is delighted to announce that the Trophy Finals will return to the iconic Utilita Arena Birmingham for another show-stopping event on Sunday, 1st February 2026. Exclusive pre-sale tickets will go on sale on Friday 25th July, with general sale to follow shortly thereafter — and demand is expected to be high. …
American guard LaQuincy Rideau has been confirmed as the second signing of Cheshire Phoenix’s summer as the fan favourite returns to the club where he took British basketball by storm two seasons ago. The 29-year-old Florida native is well-known to fans in the United Kingdom after his exploits as part of the Nix Nation in …
Fan favourite forward Skyler White has been confirmed as Ben Thomas’ first signing of the summer for the Cheshire Phoenix as the Ellesmere Port club look to build a roster capable of challenging for top honours in Super League Basketball. The 31-year-old hailing from Seattle, Washington, heads into his third season in the north-west and …
Super League Basketball is thrilled to announce the return of British basketball’s showpiece event, the 2026 SLB Play-off Finals. The highly anticipated season finale will take place at The O2, London onSunday 17th May 2026. Tickets will be available to fans starting with an exclusive pre-sale period beginning Wednesday 2nd July 2025. General sale will follow shortly thereafter, with …
Super League Basketball is delighted to announce the roster for the Molten All-Defensive Team of the Year, following a voting process involving the League’s Head Coaches, Captains and select members of the media. Headlining the roster is Leicester Riders rookie rim-protector Charles Thompson, with 17 of a possible 19 votes (captains and coaches aren’t permitted …
The SLB Play-Offs began on Friday night and concluded on Bank Holiday Monday as the Semi-Final lineup was confirmed. Championship winners London Lions overcome Surrey 89ers to progress Newly minted SLB Championship winners London Lions made hard work of their Quarter-Final series with Surrey 89ers, but eventually saw off their adversaries to advance. The Lions …
Leicester tasted title-deciding defeat to London, putting their hopes to bed before attention turned to the postseason. Newcastle Eagles 84 – 55 Bristol Flyers (21/04/2025) Mid-table Newcastle welcomed Bristol to the Vertu Motors Arena on Monday, with both teams fighting to reach the top half of the table. The Eagles soared to an early advantage, …
Leicester won twice and Sheffield suffered crucial loss, as they attempted to compete with London, in a busy week of Championship action. London Lions 77 – 69 Bristol (16/04/2025) The league-leading Lions tipped off the week’s action, as they welcomed the Flyers to the Copper Box on Wednesday. With league glory still in their sights, …