Basketball England

Slam Jam 🙌

All the action from the South West Jr. NBA Finals 🔥

Y7 Final: Philadelphia 76ers (Penryn College) 22-27 Los Angeles Lakers (Bohunt School Worthing)

Y8 Final: Brooklyn Nets (Penryn College) 20-31 Minnesota Timberwolves (Bishop Wandsworth’s School)

Shooting competition winner:

Y7 - Elijah Neale - Bitterne Park School
Y8 - Noah Westlake - Churchill Academy

The players gave it their all at the Central Region GB Exposure camp for U16s and U18s in Leicester.

Reading Rockets' Gary and Helen Johnson took a trip to Buckingham Palace last month after receiving their BEM in the New Year's Honours.

Read more about it here > https://basketballengland.co.uk/news/reading-rockets-dynamic-duo-enjoy-buckingham-palace-party

Join us for the Super South International Coaching Conference

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Congratulations to a true legend of our game Cliff Fullbrook for his recent Services to Basketball award!

For over 50 years of dedicated service to basketball, Cliff has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the game across numerous roles including administrator, secretary and statistician. His passion, commitment and tireless volunteer work have been instrumental in developing basketball within the Solent area, particularly in supporting and advancing the women’s game.

Cliff has devoted an incredible amount of time and energy to club development at Solent Suns and Team Solent Kestrels to name a few. His drive to improve the standards of statistics within the game combined with his willingness to always go above and beyond behind the scenes has earned the respect and admiration of everyone who has worked with him.

This recognition is thoroughly deserved and reflects not only his exceptional service to basketball but also the lasting impact his dedication, leadership and commitment have had on the sport and the people within it over many decades.

📣 Level 2 Basketball Coaching Courses – Summer 2026

We still have spaces available on our Level 2 Coaching Courses this summer, including one starting this weekend. If you (or your child) want to take the next step in coaching, this is a great opportunity.

The course includes:
✅ 3 practical sessions (4 hours each)
✅ 3 online sessions (1.5 hours each)
You must complete all modules, but you can mix and match dates to suit your availability.

Each practical date needs a minimum of 8 candidates, so flexibility is appreciated.

Tutor: Jade Bow Butters
Course Fee: £269 (club support/voucher available)

📍 Practical Session Options:
Module 1 – Foundations of the Game
• 6 June – NBPC (9–1)
• 5 Sept – Ashton Sixth Form (9–1)

Module 2 – Creating Space & Defence
• 7 June – NBPC (9–1)
• 6 Sept – Astley Sports Village (9–1)

Module 3 – Playing as Five
• 11 July – Manchester BC (9–1)
• 13 Sept – Astley Sports Village (9–1)

💻 Online Sessions (7–8:30pm):
Module 1: 15 June OR 3 Sept
Module 2: 18 June OR 7 Sept
Module 3: 22 June OR 10 Sept

👉 Register here:
https://www.playhq.com/uk/basketball-england/register/123e59

Putting in work at the Great Britain U16 and U18 Exposure Camp in Manchester 😤🇬🇧