MVP 24/7

British basketball news

[AW @AthleticsWeekly]

The top three men in the half-marathon at the Great Scottish Run 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🥇Callum Hawkins (63:25)
🥈Tewelde Menges - (64:14)
🥉Andrew Heyes (64:58)

📸 @GreatScotRun

👉 https://t.co/rQkSz6HGmd

[Hoopsfix @Hoopsfix]

With news the site was shutting down, pleased to have been able to work with @markbritball to transfer the @MVP_247 archives over to Hoopsfix - important British basketball history that must be preserved.

Find all the MVP archives on the site here:

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[Mark Woods @markbritball]

The British Basketball Federation have terminated the license of BLL, the company that runs the existing British Basketball League. Understand it involves break clauses around the financial and operational viability of the league. “It’s under serious threat,” one source confirmed

[Paul Brown @pbsportswriter]

777’s all-conquering, debt-ridden, loss-making BBL team London Lions failed to make payroll last month - and now faces a winding up petition from one of its creditors https://t.co/uAxUVr5t0m

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

Holly Winterburn is the latest and most significant exit from London Lions - off to Besiktas

[Beşiktaş BOA Kadın Basketbol @BJK_KadinBasket]

Holly Winterburn Beşiktaş BOA’da

Beşiktaş BOA Takımımız, Holly Winterburn ile sözleşme imzaladı.

2024-2025 sezonu öncesi transfer çalışmalarına hız kesmeden devam eden Beşiktaş BOA Takımımız, Holly Winterburn’u kadrosuna kattı.

Son olarak İngiltere’nin London Lions takımıyla EuroCup Women şampiyonu olan kadroda yer alan Winterburn 1 Ekim 2000 İngiltere doğumlu, 1.80 CM boyunda ve guard olarak görev yapmaktadır.

Başarılı milli oyuncu 3 kez WBBL yılın sporcusu olurken U20 Avrupa Şampiyonası’nda da All-Star Five ödülüne layık görülmüştü.

🔗 https://t.co/QRwf1cT1lF

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

The 02 well short of a sell-out for the BBL Playoff final. Gaps at all levels.

Doesn’t say much for the #unbeatable marketing approach, compared to previous times when it was a full house.

[Mark Woods @markbritball]

As an add to that, Kaltsidou says she’s not signed to another team for next season yet.

Abby Meyers also confirms she’s leaving London.

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

There is no I in team, especially if you’re the Phoenix #unbeatable

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

A look at the Cheshire Phoenix and London Lions fan sections at The 02

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

Wander still a director of the BBL, of 777 Partners UK Ltd and London Lions Group Ltd.

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

Hysterical to see the #WNBA pulling the “world champions” line.

Ridiculous claim for a summer league.

[Martyn Ziegler @martynziegler]

Europe’s elite clubs want 777 founder Josh Wander - who is still targeting Everton takeover - removed from ECA board.
Story with ⁦@_pauljoyce⁩

https://t.co/iXZGDdH9aT

[Paul Brown @pbsportswriter]

@JosimarFotball understands potential new investors in the BBL have expressed concerns over the last few weeks. Recent vote to accept new funding from 777 was not unanimous and a majority of clubs are not happy with the status quo.

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

BBF finally wrestles the licensing of players away from the regional governing bodies that should have happened several years ago. Will put the national teams on a stronger footing.

[Great Britain Basketball @gbbasketball]

We’re working closer than ever with @bballengland, @basketballscot and @BasketballWales to establish a fresh approach to improving and growing basketball in Britain 🤝🏀🇬🇧

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/CLKROmXaWy

#GBbasketball

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

The BBL is to look for fresh investment in wake of the restructuring of 777 Partners and are “in advanced discussions with potential new investors”, reports @martynziegler.

Understand moves to force a buy out been blocked for months but suggests the Americans heading out now.

[Mark Woods @markbritball]

After reporting on precisely 1099 games from Edinburgh Rocks’ birth to the close of this Caledonia Gladiators campaign, my stint covering the team is done after 25 seasons.

11 coaches, countless players. A big thanks to all who shared their stories on good days - and bad.

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

Great Britain guard Quinn Ellis has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, his agent confirms.

After withdrawing last year, had a terrific season in Italian league and EuroCup with Aquila Trento.

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

Temi Fagbenle giving the WNBA another shot this summer - is thus set to miss the rest of London Lions season.

[Indiana Fever @IndianaFever]

our 2024 training camp roster 🔒

📝 https://t.co/9biUZtaYV9

[MVP 24/7 @MVP_247]

Great Britain’s women off to Rwanda for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournaments in August.

Drawn in a group with Rwanda, Argentina and Lebanon.

Top two reach semis against other group. Winners go into qualifiers.

[Hoopsfix Women @HoopsfixWomen]

GB 🇬🇧 announced as one of 16 teams to compete in the @FIBAWWC 2026 pre-qualifying tournaments in either Mexico or Rwanda from August 19-25, 2024.