An update to our fans and stakeholders: After months of attempting to engage with the British Basketball Federation (BBF), Super League Basketball (SLB) has served the BBF with a Letter Before Action in its dispute with the governing body over their process to sell the future operation of the men’s professional league in Great Britain. …
In a more condensed round of SLB Championship games this week, London Lions gained the upper hand as the teams closest to them, slipped up. Bristol Flyers’ two games against Caledonia Gladiators (Wednesday) and B. Braun Sheffield Sharks (Friday) were postponed. Bristol Flyers 68-67 Leicester Riders Bristol Flyers scored a vital 68-67 win over Leicester …
A London council has backed an initiative to replace ‘No Ball Games’ signs with basketball hoops to get young Brits engaged in sport and physical activity, gaining the support of Super League Basketball Championship leaders the London Lions. With an estimated 7,000 signs across London alone, a new Banksy-styled campaign has been rolled out in …
There was no time to breathe following last Sunday’s SLB Cup Final action as a full week of Championship action took centre stage. It was a busy week for the B.Braun Sheffield Sharks, Cheshire Phoenix and Manchester Basketball, as they each played three games in this latest round of games. Manchester Basketball 100-93 Leicester Riders …
On a week that saw Sheffield win Cup gold, the show must go on in the Championship. London Lions 75 – 67 Bristol Flyers Having pulled four points ahead of Sheffield and Leicester last week, London had the chance to get the game-week rolling with the chance of maxing it six. To do so, they’d …
The London Lions have announced their ambition to develop a world-class, purpose-built basketball stadium in the capital. A new state-of-the-art venue would serve as the long-term home for elite basketball in London and provide a platform for top-tier competition while fostering grassroots development and expanding access to the sport for communities across the city. The …
Surrey and Newcastle enjoyed mixed fortunes, in a busy week which saw Manchester earn a much-needed victory. London Lions 78 – 73 Manchester Basketball League-leading Lions tipped off this week’s Championship action, when they welcomed mid-table Manchester to the Copper Box Arena on Wednesday evening. The game began with London’s Alen Hadzibegovic making an immediate …
Manchester Basketball today announced the appointment of Herman Mandole as their new men’s head coach. Mandole, an experienced Argentine coach, brings a wealth of knowledge from top-level basketball across the globe. Most recently he served as head coach of Serie A side Varese in Italy. His coaching career also includes stints as an assistant coach …
Super League Basketball Disciplinary: Duke Shelton & Ovie SokoLondon Lions vs Leicester Riders – Sunday January 19 2025 Following their disqualifications from the game between the London Lions and Leicester Riders on January 19, Duke Shelton and Ovie Soko were investigated by the SLB Disciplinary Panel. Duke Shelton received nine penalty points. Ovie Soko, following …
Caledonia and Cheshire suffered two losses, while Bristol experienced split fortunes, in a game week that saw two overtime thrillers. B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 93 – 74 Manchester Basketball The game week tipped off at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield on Wednesday. The Sharks entered the game with a chance to go level on …