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Derby Trailblazers
The Derby Trailblazers are an English semi-professional basketball club based in Derby, Derbyshire. The club was founded in 2000 as a feeder club for the now-defunct Derby Storm, and wear the same blue and white colours as their predecessor. The Trailblazers currently compete in NBL Division 1, the second tier of the British basketball system. History The Trailblazers were founded in 2000 to give local players access to competitive women's and junior basketball teams after the city's professional outfit, Derby Storm, ended their equivalent programmes to focus on their professional team, which was then competing in the British Basketball League. After the Storm withdrew in 2002, the Trailblazers added men's basketball to their offering, and started to gradually work their way up the English Basketball League. Only a few years after entering the National League, the Trailblazers were crowned NBL Division Two champions in 2007, and were promoted to Division One for the 2007-08 sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Basketball League
The National Basketball League, or NBL for short, is a league competition representing semi-professional and amateur basketball clubs from England and Wales. It forms levels 2 to 4 on the British basketball pyramid, in line with the Scottish Basketball Championship, sitting directly below the top tier British Basketball League. For the 2021-22 season, the league will have teams split across three levels: :Division 1 (14 teams) :Division 2 (24 teams across 2 regions) :Division 3 (67 teams across 7 regional leagues) The league also runs the English Women's Basketball League, with Division 1 and Division 2 North and South, and a junior structure with over 630 teams competing in Under-18s, Under-16s, Under-14s and Under-12s leagues. There is no promotion and relegation between the National League and the British Basketball League (BBL), which operates a sport franchising, franchise system. Despite this, several teams have been successful in making the step up from the Nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 National Basketball League (England) Season
The 2017-18 season was the 46th edition of the National Basketball League of England. Loughborough University won their 1st league title. NBL1 Teams Team changes Promoted from NBL2 * Kent Crusaders * Newcastle University Relegated to NBL2 * Essex Leopards * Westminster Warriors Folded * London Lituanica Regular season Playoffs Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final NBL2 Teams Team changes Promoted to NBL1 * Kent Crusaders * Newcastle University Relegated from NBL1 * Essex Leopards * Westminster Warriors Promoted from NBL3 * Birmingham Elite * Middlesex LTBC * Sussex Bears Relegated to NBL3 * East London All-Stars Folded * Doncaster Danum Eagles (relegated) * Tees Valley Mohawks Regular season Playoffs Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final NBL3 Teams Team changes Promoted to NBL2 * Birmingham Elite * Middlesex LTBC * Sussex Bears Relegated from NBL2 * East London All-Stars Folded * Coventry Tornadoes * Brunel University Promoted from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solent Kestrels
The Solent Kestrels are an English professional basketball club based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. Founded in 1998, the Kestrels play their home games at the Solent Sports Complex at Solent University, and compete in NBL Division 1, the second tier of the British basketball system. History Junior roots The club was founded in 1998 by Jimmie and Bev Guymon, who wanted somewhere for their son and other youngsters in the area to play competitive basketball. Originally set up to offer junior basketball to boys teams from under-13's to under-18's, the club offers junior basketball to boys and girls from under-10 up to under-18 National League level. The girls program was introduced in 2001, an initiative of Ollie Jerram and Bev Guymon, giving Ollie's daughter the opportunity to play with other girls, as mixed basketball was not allowed after the age of 15. In their first season, the team won the U16 National title. Elite academy The club is partnered with Itchen College, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 British Basketball League Season
The 2020–21 BBL season was the 34th season of the British Basketball League, the top British professional basketball league, since its establishment in 1987. The season featured 11 teams from across England and Scotland. Teams Arenas and locations Personnel and sponsorship Coaching changes BBL Cup Qualification Stage Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Quarter-finals Semi-finals *;Notes Final BBL Championship The BBL Championship returned to the three-game series format used prior to the 2019–20 season, for a 30-game regular season. There were 21 Rounds between 3 December 2020 and 30 April 2021. Standings Ladder progression * Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top eight. * Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round. * Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round. BBL Trophy The B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcastle Eagles
The Newcastle Eagles are a professional basketball team based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Playing in the top-tier British Basketball League and holding the franchise for Tyne & Wear, they are the most successful team in the League's history. The Eagles moved into their own purpose-built arena, the Eagles Community Arena, in January 2019 when they hosted the Plymouth Raiders. Their traditional arch rivals are the Glasgow Rocks, however in recent years a rivalry with the Leicester Riders has also developed. The Northumbria Northstars cheerleading team provide the cheerleaders known as the Eaglettes. Franchise history Early years and move to Tyneside The club's roots can be traced back to the founding of EPAB Washington in 1976. The club played in Sunderland at the Crowtree Leisure Centre under various monikers throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, managing a second place league finish in 1983, as well as two play-off victories at Wembley in 1981 & '83. In 1995, the owner D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 British Basketball League Season
The 2016–17 BBL season was the 30th campaign of the British Basketball League since the league's establishment in 1987. The season featured 12 teams from across England and Scotland. The season started on September 23, 2016, and ended on May 14, 2017. Apparel As of the 2016/17 BBL season Italian sportswear manufacturer Kappa was the kit supplier for all the 12 teams. Teams Notable occurrences *Cheshire Phoenix announced former player Colin O'Reilly as their new head coach. After an unsuccessful start to the season, O'Reilly left the club after just 14 competitive matches. After weeks of searching for a replacement, he was replaced by Cheshire legend Robbie Peers, who himself only lasted a few games before personal reasons forced him to step down. Assistant coach Ben Thomas took the reins for the remainder of the season. *Sheffield Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons sparked controversy after the signing of three players from a combine for prospective players he held in the Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheffield Sharks
The Sheffield Sharks, currently known as "B.Braun Sheffield Sharks" for sponsorship reasons, are a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The Sharks play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at Ponds Forge. They are one of the most successful teams in the history of British basketball, second only to Newcastle Eagles, and dominated the domestic scene throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Franchise history History as "Forgers" The franchise was established in 1991 when the team, then called the Sheffield Forgers in reference to the city's history as a major steel producer, were admitted to National Basketball League Division 2. After two seasons competing in the division, with an overall 26–16 record, the Forgers were crowned Champions in 1993 and promoted to NBL Division 1. The 1993–1994 season would prove to be another successful one for the Forgers having reached the National Trophy final where they be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBL Trophy
The British Basketball League Trophy, often shortened to the BBL Trophy, is an annual cup competition for British basketball teams organised by the United Kingdom's top professional league, the British Basketball League. It is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the League during the regular season, with the other being the BBL Cup. The competition's structure and format vary from season to season and often includes invited clubs from the English Basketball League and the Scottish Basketball League. The final takes place in March, usually at a neutral venue. History The BBL Trophy can trace its origins back to a previous competition known as the Anglo-Scottish Cup which was founded in 1984. The Anglo-Scottish Cup featured teams from the English National Basketball League and the National League of Scotland, and was first won by Scottish team Livingston in 1985. The competition was renamed as the British Masters Cup for the following season and though the initial group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015–16 British Basketball League Season
The 2015–16 BBL season was the 29th campaign of the British Basketball League since the league's establishment in 1987. The season featured 12 teams from across England and Scotland. Teams Championship Regular season Standings Playoffs Bracket Quarter-finals (1) Leicester Riders vs. (8) Leeds Force (2) Newcastle Eagles vs. (7) Cheshire Phoenix (3) Sheffield Sharks vs. (6) London Lions (4) Worcester Wolves vs. (5) Glasgow Rocks Semi-finals (1) Leicester Riders vs. (7) Cheshire Phoenix (3) Sheffield Sharks vs. (5) Glasgow Rocks Final BBL Cup 1st Round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final BBL Trophy 1st Round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final References {{DEFAULTSORT:2015-16 British Basketball League season British Basketball League seasons 1 British British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 National Basketball League (England) Season
The 2021-22 NBL season is the 50th season of the National Basketball League (England). This season marks the return of Division 2 and Division 3, after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league structure was announced in June 2021. NBL Division 1 Team changes Team changes * BA London Lions to London Lions II Teams Regular season Playoffs Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final NBL Division 2 Regular season Playoffs Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final NBL Division 3 Regular season Playoffs First round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final National Cup First round Second round Third round Fourth round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final L Lynch Trophy The 2021-22 L Lynch Trophy was the second edition of the competition. The same 16 teams as in 2020-21, the 14 NBL Division 1 sides and the Myerscough and Charnwood academy sides, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 National Basketball League (England) Season
The 2020–21 NBL season was the 49th edition of the English Men's National Basketball League. It was announced that there would be no promotion or relegation following the 2020–21 season, due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBL2 and NBL3 seasons were indefinitely suspended, later cancelled, and the NBL1 season structure was revised into regionalised schedules, due to the ongoing situation presented by the pandemic. NBL Division 1 Team changes Promoted from NBL Division 2 * Team Newcastle * Essex Rebels Relegated to NBL Division 2 * Liverpool * Westminster Warriors Team changes * Essex & Herts Leopards to Oaklands Wolves * Barking Abbey to BA London Lions Teams Regular Season Playoffs First Round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Awards Statistics Player of the Week Awards Scoring :''As of 18 April 2021'' Rebounding :''As of 18 April 2021'' Assists :''As of 18 April 2021'' L Lynch Trophy The 2020–21 L Lync ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 National Basketball League (England) Season
The 2019–20 season of the English Men's National Basketball League, known as the NBL, was the 48th edition of the league. Solent Kestrels were league champions for the second consecutive year. Following the 2018–19 season, the league structure was reorganised. Division 2 was regionalised into North and South regions, while Divisions 3 and 4 were merged to form 5 regional leagues. In March 2020, the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league season finished immediately and there were no end-of-season playoffs. National League Division 1 Teams Team changes * Barking Abbey Crusaders to Barking Abbey * Essex Leopards to Essex & Herts Leopards Promoted from Division 2 * Liverpool * Westminster Warriors Relegated to Division 2 * Newcastle University * Manchester Magic Regular season * Following the cancellation of the season on 13 March 2020, it was decided that for games cancelled due to the early end to the season, the number of points on offer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
