Podcasts about British Basketball

What a day for British Basketball as a New Era was launched in Birmingham! The Caledonia Gladiators made History with their first ever Women's title! Tea Adams joins the show to give us her Raw Emotions. Drew and Jay Breakdown the Newcastle Eagles landslide victory over the Bristol Flyers.

Pabz is joined by former BBL MVP and top five player of all time COLIN IRISH. The guys chat about the golden era of professional British Basketball, through Colin's career in the BBL, from Portsmouth and Kingston to Worthing and Manchester.

Not one, but TWO guests on this weeks show! Starting off with author G Ali Davey, who comes in to talk about his book THE CHARGETON OAKS, which the guys have been enjoying over the last couple of months. He talks about his influences and what it's like getting a book on British Basketball published. Then.... buckle up, NICHOLSON is back! He talks us through his ordeal with the end of the BBL and the Patriots and everything inbetween! To finish, the guys break open a 1991-92 Upper Deck retro trading card pack!

Dylan and RB weigh in on the launch of the new Super League Basketball division, after the former British Basketball League had its license terminated by the British Basketball Federation earlier this year.Follow us on @sportindustry

Talking Basketball Show  Season 2 is HERE ! Tune-in for this weeks updates on Basketball Action round the globe!..what could go wrong! Topics: How did we make it this far!!! BRitish BAsketball is out... Super League Basketball is in...    We've lots of plans in the pipeline so stay tuned! Show History: Following from all the feedback from you amazing listeners, the show has evolved into all things Basketball! Interviews with players coaches and staff speaking about UK basketball, FIBA and NBA topics. IF you like Basketball want to be on the show, drop us a message on our social pages, we'd love to talk with you! DM US DIRECTLY by following our socials today !!!! Social Pages: Instagram + Threads  @talkingbasketballpodcast

For episode 117 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Super League Basketball (SLB) interim Chair and Sheffield Sharks and Hatters new owner Vaughn Millette.Vaughn discussed his journey into British basketball, his role as interim chair of the league, and the challenges faced in revitalising the sport after a tumultuous summer. He shared insights on the business dynamics of the league, the importance of community engagement, and the need for financial stability. Vaughn emphasised the significance of developing British talent and improving facilities to foster growth in the sport. He also highlights the collaborative efforts with the British Basketball Federation and the potential for future expansion and investment in the league.

The guys are back with a somewhat whimsical show, chatting and waffling about basketball, including a brief flick through a copy of Slam Dunk Newspaper from 1997. The guys start "BTR Book Club" after being given a copy of "The Chargeton Oaks" by G. Ali Davey, a new book about British Basketball. They conclude the show by opening some retro trading cards from the early 90's.

Welcome to All Pro, a brand new strand of The NC Show, where Nat brings you exclusive one-on-one chats with exceptional athletes from NFL, soccer, basketball and beyond. In this series, we dive deep into the lives, inspirations, and unique perspectives of sports stars who have made a significant impact on and off the field. Our first guest is none other than Kieron Achara MBE, a British basketball legend whose career and personal journey are truly inspiring. Join us as Kieron shares his experiences from the court, his motivations, and the lessons he has learned along the way. From his rise in professional basketball to his contributions to the community, and his broadcasting success, Kieron's story is one of dedication, resilience, and passion. And plenty of laughs too, natch! ___ Get ready for the Subway Summer Slam, an unforgettable basketball experience which will see the GB Basketball men's and women's teams face international opposition

Talking Basketball Show  Interview featuring Dan Routledge Pt2 Tune-in for our next interview of 2024..what could go wrong! Topics: Basketball Roots Getting Into Basketball How commentary actually works! British Basketball League, past / present and Future!       We've lots of plans in the pipeline so stay tuned! Show History: Following from all the feedback from you amazing listeners, the show has evolved into all things Basketball! Interviews with players from Portsmouth Force, Fury, solent teams and beyond, we speak about UK BBL, FIBA and NBA topics. IF you like Basketball in the UK, Europe or NBA and want to be on the show, drop us a message on our social pages, we'd love to talk with you! DM US DIRECTLY by following our socials today !!!! Social Pages: Instagram + Threads  @talkingbasketballpodcast Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-basketball-podcast/id1707021159 Podbean :          https://talkingbasketballpodcast.podbean.com/ Spotify:              https://open.spotify.com/show/1zL7v1BnxlqOX6KeUQl3IZ Amazon:            https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/dfdb5722-dbf0-49be-9079-29288f86ef6d/portsmouth-basketball-podcast Tunein:              https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/PORTSMOUTH-BASKETBALL-PODCAST-p3859707/?topicId=325679870 PlayerFM:        https://player.fm/series/3510432 Boomplay:       https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/77209?srModel=COPYLINK&srList=WEB Iheartradio:     https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-portsmouth-basketball-podc-122971606/

Talking Basketball Show  Interview featuring Dan Routledge Pt1 Tune-in for our next interview of 2024..what could go wrong! Topics: Basketball Roots Getting Into Basketball How commentary actually works! British Basketball League, past / present and Future!       We've lots of plans in the pipeline so stay tuned! Show History: Following from all the feedback from you amazing listeners, the show has evolved into all things Basketball! Interviews with players from Portsmouth Force, Fury, solent teams and beyond, we speak about UK BBL, FIBA and NBA topics. IF you like Basketball in the UK, Europe or NBA and want to be on the show, drop us a message on our social pages, we'd love to talk with you! DM US DIRECTLY by following our socials today !!!! Social Pages: Instagram + Threads  @talkingbasketballpodcast Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-basketball-podcast/id1707021159 Podbean :          https://talkingbasketballpodcast.podbean.com/ Spotify:              https://open.spotify.com/show/1zL7v1BnxlqOX6KeUQl3IZ Amazon:            https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/dfdb5722-dbf0-49be-9079-29288f86ef6d/portsmouth-basketball-podcast Tunein:              https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/PORTSMOUTH-BASKETBALL-PODCAST-p3859707/?topicId=325679870 PlayerFM:        https://player.fm/series/3510432 Boomplay:       https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/77209?srModel=COPYLINK&srList=WEB Iheartradio:     https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-portsmouth-basketball-podc-122971606/

Welcome to Episode 38 of the More Than Ball Show, supported by Spotify. Hosts Ola & Paige are joined by Ovie Solo this week We start with Ovie's journey into basketball and his journey into playing professionally. What the barriers are today, especially in the U.K and what does the scene look like today. We also discuss the growth in the British Basketball league and deep dive into Ovie beyond the court We move onto the NBA Finals and Celtics sweeping the Pacers. Plus the latest on the Timberwolves vs Mavericks, finals predictions Celebrating HOOPSFIX 10 Year anniversary and much more. Stay connected with us: X: https://x.com/MoreThanBall_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanballshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethanballshow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4zqalNYmp4gKSC-lzCXww

We Dive into the Final Weekend of the season! British Basketball League Commentator and former GB International Azania Stewart previews the Men's Final. The Newcastle Eagles Women shock the Caledonia Gladiators in the Semi- Finals! Their Star, Tierra Hodges joins for some initial reaction on reaching the 02 and a date with the London Lions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

Terrel is this weeks guest in this two part special as we get in to the mismanagement of British Basketball League (BBL) by 777 partners and why it is government at both a national and local levels are absolutely no help.  777 partners are an investment firm who have investors pulling out, lawsuits filled and not even based in the U.K.   Terrel talks about how basketball has effected his life he may not have made it to the NBA but after going to college in the states did come back with an education that has set him up to start the next chapter of his life after basketball.  Across The Pond Sports is presented by EmpowHERed  If you wish to find out more about EmpowHERed please go to the website and once you like what you see why not subscribe.  https://www.myempowhered.com If you would like to reach out you can also follow EmpowHERed on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/empow.her.ed?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://linktr.ee/atpsports

We welcome Flyers fans Sam Comley and Amy Atkinson from the Bristol Flyers Supporters Club back to the podcast, to reveal the winners of their 2024 end of season awards, as voted for by the fansThe Flyers Supporters Club is an independently-ran group on Facebook, for members of the Flyers Family to get together and discuss all things Flyers and British Basketball.Over the past few weeks' supporters have been voting on the following categories:Defensive Player of the YearSixth Man of the YearFunniest moment of the YearMoment of the SeasonPlayer of the Year Getting involved with the Bristol Flyers Supporters Club couldn't be easier! Simply join the Facebook group via the link below to get involved in the conversation with fellow members of the Flyers Family.Join the conversation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bristolflyerssupporters The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

In episode 115 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Pete Taylor (Chair) and Josh Merrington (GM) of the Milton Keynes Breakers basketball club.Over the past seven years, Breakers have gone from 40 kids to over a 1000, while adding a Senior National League side that has got promoted every year and will be in Division 1 next season. Not only that, but they've built a large fan base - with over 400 travelling to the National Cup Finals in January - and a thriving business, set to turnover more than £500,000 this year.Timestamps:Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:06 Introduction and Background02:42 History of the Club06:34 Impact of COVID-1908:50 Expanding the Club and Community Support11:15 Promoting the Club and Building Relationships14:51 Developing Talent and Player Pathway25:30 Retaining Players and Life After Basketball32:43 Payment Structure and Off-Court Development33:00 Club Budget and Financial Prudence36:44 Generating Revenue and Managing Costs41:30 Grant Funding and Sponsorship46:30 Importance of Digital Presence52:07 Future Growth and Expansion57:05 Facility Development and Expansion59:56 Potential for BBL and WBBL Franchise

We welcome Elliott Wade from our parters at Hoopin'N'Lootin back to the podcast to rate EVERY British Basketball League jersey this season.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:We learn more about Hoopin'N'Lootin and Elliott's journey to sponsoring the FlyersA look back on the Flyers ENBL quarter-final second leg against BC SiauliaiProducer Dan shows us his final package of the seasonWe preview this weekend's doubleheader against Plymouth and CheshireElliott rates EVERY British Basketball League jersey this seasonThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

We turn our focus to the British Basketball Master of Ceremonies! How does someone become an MC along with improving Game Day experience in the British Basketball League. London Lions MC Tahir Hajat along with Essex Rebels Stan Kadzunge takes us for a ride! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

Great Osobor joins us after Utah State wins their 13th straight game. He averaged 26 points and 11.5 boards in two Mountain West wins last week. SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel Purchase The Almanac here Download the VLTED app here SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach D and JB break down the blown apart Bulls and the NBA's version of the FA Cup, before putting some respect on the league's best vets. 

For episode 115 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Sevenoaks Suns coach and owner Len Busch.The Suns, one of the most successful WBBL franchises and at the forefront of youth female basketball development pulled out of the top-flight this off-season due to ‘untenable' costs.In this hour long episode we go in depth with Len on the behind the scenes running of the club, and why financially it did not make sense for the Suns to continue.

Coach James makes a very rare apprence and joins us to celbrate his 500th British Basketball league win.

Patrick Whelan tells us about his successes with Caledonia in Europe. The guys tell us stories from their upbringing and discuss the current state of British Basketball. 

Flyers Centre Brad Greene joins us in the studio to talk to us about his adjustment to life in the British Basketball League.On this week's show - proudly sponsored by Webgains:Brad takes us behind the scenes as the first team players visited the Bristol Sport Foundations kids half-term holiday camps this week.Brad explains the main difference in the style of play between British Basketball and the rest of Europe.We learn more about Brad's backstory into how he first got into playing basketball.Brad reflects on his college career at UC Irvine.Brad takes on our quick fire questions.A round up of the latest news around the British Basketball League this week.We talk British Basketball BEEF between Newcastle Eagles and Leicester Riders.Brad answers your questions from the mailbag.The Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!The Flyers Podcast is proudly sponsored by Webgains - if any of our listeners want to learn more about affiliate marketing and add it into their marketing strategy - head to webgains.com/public/en/bristol-flyers/ to find out more.

Two new venues make their debut in British Basketball and both Caledonia and Sheffield christened their new homes with a win. Dan and Dave look back at those and all the other games this week. BC Siauliai 94-92 Newcastle Eagles London Lions 76-69 Umana Reyer Venice Caledonia Gladiators 86-79 Surrey Scorchers Bristol Flyers 67-65 Sheffield Sharks Newcastle Eagles 85-92 Leicester Riders Surrey Scorchers 101-103 Cheshire Phoenix Sheffield Sharks 86-56 Newcastle Eagles London Lions 94-91 Manchester Giants Plymouth City Patriots 63-92 Bristol Flyers

389 days Since our 100th Episode.. Drew and Jay are back! They do their best to shake off the rust and peel back the cobwebs as they cover all the Hot Topics in British Basketball! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

On this weeks edition of LRT Greg and Mark reflect on all things related to the opening weekend of the British Basketball weekend. Stepping by is new rider Jaren Homes who talks about the importance of family, his long term friendship with Caleb Asberry and his preference for a certain early morning breakfast.

JB asks Coach D to break down all the jargon and hype chat from this edition of the FIBA World Cup. Covering the winners, losers and everyone in between before having a quick cuppa on the BBL's new butt shaped logo and some late in the day NBA transfers. 

Chatting the golden era of the NBA and life on and off the court with one of the UK's best ballers, James Donaldson. 

Coach D and James B go one on one to break down the NBA, BBL and other basketball stories this week. 

James B and Coach D tackle the jargon around Free Agency in an attempt to help us Laymen feel involved this time of year. We cover a couple Layman versus Lowman favourites with Kenny Lofton Jr., Keegan Murray and Chet Holmgren. Finally, we finish off Transfer Deadline Day in the NBA, don't @ us if we forgot your team. Chances are we would've sent Kyrie Irving there. Please do rate and review our show wherever you're listening and stay tuned in as we dunk more hobnobs on hoopheads. 

Layman versus Lowman is a British basketball show, where a basketball layman, armchair fan and five-a-side gun for hire ups their hoop knowledge with the help of a lowman, a technician and basketball coach.  

For episode 114 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Caledonia Gladiators owner Steve Timoney.Timoney and his wife Alison – who also own the Gladiators' WBBL franchise – took over the BBL club just before the start of this season and are self financing the project they consider to be part of their legacy.With a net worth estimated at anywhere between £60 million and £100 million they have lofty ambitions for the club which include a £20million facility project, announced last month.In this hour long episode we speak to Steve about his business background, how he got involved with basketball, and his plans for the franchise which they are aiming to be a powerhouse in British basketball for years to come.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:42 Interview start03:03 How he first got involved with basketball09:06 Steve's business background12:41 If you want to turn a large fortune into a small fortune buy a sports team16:41 The low hanging fruit to make the business work when Steve took over24:26 Spending £20million on a 6000 seat arena and 5 court training facility31:26 How the £20million is being financed for the facility33:31 How to get a return on the £20million investment36:47 Interactions with 777 and other franchises44:11 We want to be the second biggest league in the world outside of the NBA48:00 The challenges with getting the mainstream media to cover basketball52:53 Building out the front office of the Caledonia Gladiators and the necessary head count56:16 How much Steve is involved operationally at the moment57:46 Can Scotland support another professional basketball franchise?

For episode 113 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with new Chair of the British Basketball Federation (BBF), Chris Grant.Having been announced in September and officially starting the role in November, Grant joined the organisation following a tumultuous summer for the Great Britain national team programmes, underscored by the men's disastrous showing at EuroBasket.In this little over an hour podcast, we discuss why he took on the role, what the challenges are, and what he is trying to do to change the future of the BBF.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:45 Interview start03:05 How Chris came across the role and what made him want to take it on03:56 His previous experience and knowledge of basketball06:36 What his perception was of British basketball before getting involved11:12 What are the specific issues that have held the BBF back over the years16:53 The medals debate with regards to individual vs team sports21:18 What Chris is going to do differently to try to unify the sport, and whether or not we should give up on the idea of a BBF with the Home Country Associations29:58 Whether the option for the BBF to disband is completely off the table32:33 Why he hasn't done any interviews since taking the role42:46 What commitment UK Sport has made to the programme moving forward47:20 The terms of the UK Sport funding50:41 The disastrous men's EuroBasket campaign last summer57:05 What the ideal process would be for accountability of the board1:05:33 777's interest in the national teams1:08:04 Whether he could see 777 investing in the national team programme1:09:23 Wether the increased investment in the league will mean the licence fee paid to the BBF will increase1:11:29 How much it costs to run the BBF every year1:14:46 Whether the men will be entered into the FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournaments this year

We're celebrating International Women's Day on this week's episode of the Bristol Flyers Podcast.Flyers Women stars Chloe Hinett and Sarah Birkett join us in the studio to discuss the growth of the Women's game in the UK and much more.On this week's show:Sarah and Chloe explain how they balance their playing commitments with full time jobsWe learn the story how Sarah and Chloe first discovered basketballWe talk openly about the state of the women's game in the UK and the development of the WBBLHow the England Lionesses have paved the way for the development of Women's sportWhat would it mean for the Flyers to join the WBBL one dayWe round up the latest British Basketball news in the past weekWe answer your questions from the mailbagThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

We're joined in studio by Bristol Flyers Head Coach Andreas Kapoulas on this week's episode of the Podcast.On this week's show:Coach Kapoulas gives his verdict on the Flyers 2022/23 campaign so farAndreas explains how he likes to unwind away from basketballCoach looks back on the past 18 years in charge of Bristol FlyersAndreas takes part in our quick fire questions A roundup of the recent international window for Flyers star Jelani Watson-Gayle and the the GB National TeamA run through the latest British Basketball news this weekThe return of Word of the WeekWe discuss the club's short term plans for the futureWe answer your questions from the mailbagThe Bristol Flyers Podcast brings supporters a unique perspective from behind the scenes, and is available to listen on all major podcast providers, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Look out for new episodes dropping every WEDNESDAY!

The Sports Rabbi took a deep dive into the Hapoel Tel Aviv's game at London Lions with a number of special guests that attended the contest at the Wembley Arena in order to get a sense of British basketball and how it can take the next step both in its own country as well as in the continent.First up was Sam Neter from Hoops Fix who gave us a rundown of the steps that British hoops needs to take and what can be done to expand the coverage of the sport. Kevin Hatchard from Talk Sport came on next to describe the sights and sounds from the first basketball game that he had attended.We then welcomed on DJ Deb Grant from Jazz FM and BBC Radio 6 Music as she spoke about living right around the corner from the Lions home arena the Copper Box and how her fandom for the team began. Finally Brian Boschejoined the show and spoke about moving to London from the United States and finding a way to become a part of the British Basketball fabric as he freelances for both the BBL and the London Lions!Finally, Roy Jankelowitz came on board to look back at the Israeli basketball teams in Europe from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Holon and of course Hapoel Tel Aviv as well as the latest news from the Israeli soccer world with new coaches at both Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone! Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

For episode 112 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with recently named CEO of the BBL, Aaron Radin.Announced last week as the new face and boss of the league, the American joins the league after a 30-year professional career where he has held senior level positions at a multitude of sports, media and tech organisations such as the NBA, The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal and most recently, Meta.He joins the league almost exactly a year since 777 Partners announced a £7million investment into the BBL.In this hour long conversation we go into his vision for the league and his new role, and what his hopes and plans are for the future of the BBL.Timestamps:2:37 Interview start2:53 Aaron background9:13 How the opportunity arose for the BBL CEO role13:39 Working out immediate priorities18:45 What goes into producing a world-class broadcast22:11 How much more investment is required to get the BBL to level desired25:24 The importance of technology and systems26:45 How important a TV broadcast deal is33:03 Where the figure 70% of audience is 13-34 is from36:07 Content versus product38:20 How many staff the BBL office currently has and how many they are trying to get to43:22 Organisational structure and who the CEO reports to44:06 Managing the 777 conflict of interest as owner of London Lions and the league46:07 How many franchises the BBL could support and how many he'd like to see48:26 The biggest drivers of revenue for the business moving forward49:48 Balance between British and American import talent54:03 How to develop fandom in British fans1:01:28 Disparity between franchises and how to minimise its impact1:05:06 How revenue sharing would work1:05:47 What does success look like for the BBLThe show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.

For Episode 111 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Princeton Tiger and unanimous Ivy League Player of the Year, Tosan Evbuomwan.The 21 year old out of Newcastle is fresh off a breakout season with Princeton, and is coming to London next week for the London Basketball Classic to play in front of a home crowd with his college team.The former GB U18 and Hoopsfix All-Star Classic alumnus ended regular season play last season as the Ivy League leader in assists per game (5.0), and assist/turnover ratio (2.2). He ranked second in the conference in field goal percentage (53.2%), fourth in points (15.4), fifth in steals (1.4), and seventh in rebounds (6.4).In this 50 minute episode we discuss his career so far, playing in the London Basketball Classic next week, and his hopes for the future.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:28 Interview start03:35 Returning to England and playing on home soil04:22 Looking ahead to the London Basketball Classic opener against Army05:03 How important NCAA showcases in the UK are for young British players06:02 Whether Tosan is going to be showing his teammates around06:52 How he first got into basketball08:03 What made him give up football and pursue basketball09:03 How he ended up getting involved with the Newcastle Eagles09:44 When the growth spurt happened10:21 When he started taking the game seriously12:44 Whether has has goals of being a pro and when that became the driver13:30 Who the guys he was looking at as the best in his age group in the UK14:22 Feeling out of his depth at first England U15s camp15:33 His experiences in the EABL17:28 How NBL Division 1 helped his development18:15 How his two summers with the GB U18s in Division A was19:16 Comparing Division A European teams to GB21:07 Frustrations around British basketball24:48 The recruiting process and how he ended up at Princeton27:24 Blowing it in front of Princeton coaching staff on their visit to the UK29:14 What his visit to Princeton was like and being a student-athlete on campus30:50 Dealing with the academy load32:10 His Major, and interest in finance along with work placement33:52 Transition from the UK to the US and difference on the floor35:33 Welcome to America moments36:44 His Sophomore year being cancelled due to COVID40:00 The step up from his Freshman year to his Junior year41:27 His expectations going into the 2021-22 season43:32 What his expectations are for this season45:00 The best British player he's ever played against46:03 Favourite coach he's played for46:29 Favourite basketball memory so far46:46 Most challenging basketball moment47:20 Advice for a young aspiring British player48:06 Where he wants to be five years from now

For Episode 110 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with GB all-time great Dan Clark, who announces his retirement from playing professional basketball.The London 2012 Olympian, whose final season has ended up being his only one playing domestically - with the Manchester Giants in the BBL - is fresh off becoming GB men's all-time caps leader during their recent EuroBasket campaign last month, adding to his all-time points, rebounding and blocked shots leader titles.The first British player to sign a junior contract in Europe as a 14 year old, he had a 17 year professional career that saw him amass over 1800 points in the ACB, the top domestic league in the world outside of the NBA, while becoming GB captain as an ever-present force in the squad each summer.In this hour long convo we discuss his decision to retire, what's next, GB's recent EuroBasket campaign, his first season in the BBL, as well as looking back on taking the European pathway as opposed to the US route.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:16 Interview start03:26 Why Dan has decided to retire05:11 Whether he thought coming into this season he could retire06:25 What his masters is in06:38 What the next step in his career is07:59 Whether he had the next role lined up before making decision to retire09:07 Whether he's completely stopped playing and working out09:55 How difficult the recent EuroBasket campaign was 13:27 Whether he would get involved with working with the federations18:28 Does grassroots or elite need to be focused on first for basketball's development20:10 Thoughts on the BBL after a full season in it25:33 The impact Lloyd Gardner being Head Coach at Manchester had in bringing him back to the UK 26:46 His assessment of the Giants' season29:15 The situation in Manchester with regards to this off-season and the club's financial troubles30:44 The lack of communication from the Giants 32:56 Why the Giants might be struggling financially34:34 Whether he could see himself owning a BBL franchise36:30 Where the BBL could be better from a player experience perspective39:00 The importance of a player association41:20 Signing a junior contract in Spain as a 14 year old49:06 The intricacies of signing a junior contract51:10 What his schedule looked like as a 14 year old52:40 How it worked with regards to getting paid54:33 Being recruited by high major Division 1 programmes56:34 Turning down the likes of Syracuse to take the European route59:02 Whether he felt the NBA was in reach1:53:05 His ability to pass the ball and where it came from1:03:28 The standout moments from his career1:05:29 His best individual performance1:07:15 Best coach he's played for1:09:34 Whether it was a surprise for him that Spain won EuroBasket1:11:21 His favourite teammate of all time1:12:51 Advice he would give to a young aspiring British basketball player1:14:35 What he wants his legacy to be

This episode is pure gold. With the help of two special guests, Coach Marc Steutel and Dr Kristen Dieffenbach, Dr Pete Olusoga investigates ‘The Psychology of... The Coach'. How do coaches incorporate sport and performance psychology into their coaching? How can coaches be vulnerable and authentic in their practice? How can psychologists and coaches work most effectively together? All of this and more is discussed in what turned out to be an incredible conversation.   Coach Marc Steutel is the Lead Assistant Coach for the Great Britain Senior Men's National Team and Head Coach of the Newcastle Eagles, one of the most successful franchises in the history of British Basketball. Dr Kristen Dieffenbach knows more about the psychology of coaching than just about anyone on the planet. She is the president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE) and serves on the research committee for the International Council on Coaching Excellence (ICCE). Dieffenbach's areas of teaching, research and consultancy expertise include coaching education, professional issues in coaching, ethics in coaching, and performance enhancement  Coach Marc Steutel on Twitter: @steutel10  Newcastle Eagles: newcastle-eagles.com  Dr Kristen Dieffenbach on Twitter: @DrDCoachScience  Dr Kristen Dieffenbach @ WVU: appliedcoaching.wvu.edu/faculty/kristen-dieffenbach 

For episode 109 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we do a special with British basketball legend Jo Leedham-Warner, who has announced her retirement from playing professional basketball.An 11-year career that reads like a fairytale, Leedham-Warner is coming off an undefeated season in the WBBL where she was named MVP after returning to play following giving birth.A London 2012 Olympian, EuroCup champion, WNBA draft pick and the NCAA Division 2 all-time leading scorer to name a few, Jo will go down as one of the all-time greats out of the UK and in this hour episode we look at her decision to retire and her final season in the WBBL.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:46 Making the decision to retire and how she feels about it05:20 Having had a month to reflect on it since the end of the season06:46 How important it was to have done a season after becoming a mother07:52 How difficult it was playing after being a mother10:53 How the club managed having a player with a newborn13:33 The first practices of the season after time off to give birth16:47 How important it was for Jo to finish her career on top18:53 Has Mark or the club tried to persuade her to come back20:06 Not collecting the MVP trophy before the WBBL Final21:30 Jo's mentality and where it comes from25:52 The shock win over her former club Bourges  29:15 Frustration with the wider British public/media and own club not caring about what her and the team were doing33:50 The amount of media that British basketball misses out on from not having a dedicated PR person36:18 The WBBL not bringing Jo out for the final post-game presser at the WBBL Playoff Final37:33 What she would do as the CEO of the WBBL39:59 Deciding on whether to go back to school next to study psychology43:45 Whether she would want to be involved with British basketball from a federation or club standpoint45:36 How many conversations she had with the federations while being back in the UK to capitalise on her presence51:35 What her career highlight is53:19 Favourite coach54:32 How she wants to be looked back on as a player55:05 Advice for the next generation 

Drew and Jay bring you up to speed on all the Current Event thus far in the British Basketball Offseason! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bblshow/support

With less than 2 weeks until the NBA draft, we sit down with projected lottery pick Jeremy Sochan to discuss how his preparation is going and ask him questions submitted from the fans via our Instagram page.Sochan is set to become the first Brit drafted since Ryan Richards in 2010, and only the second to go in the lottery, following on from Luol Deng. The former MK Trojan and Solent Kestrel left the UK at 16 to attend La Lumiere High School before returning to Europe to play in Germany at OrangeAcademy. From there he signed with Baylor where he has risen draft boards over the course of the season to become a projected lottery pick on June 23rd.In this 15 minute interview we spoke about how the draft process has been and answered questions for Jeremy from fans via our Instagram page.Timestampes:00:00 Intro03:21 Interview start03:45 What the last 8 weeks have been like since declaring04:28 When he knew he was going to declare for the draft05:26 What a typical day looks like for Jeremy at the moment06:30 How is he feeling about it all07:22 His own assessment on his game08:15 Dealing with internet trolls10:09 Biggest thing he's learned from his journey to the draft10:59 Which coach has had the biggest impact on his game11:21 When he was at Itchen did he think he would make the NBA11:43 Best players he played against in England12:24 What colour is he going to dye his hair next12:40 Does he consider himself British, American or Polish13:16 Who he wants to dunk on the most13:29 How many pairs of basketball shoes he owns and favourite brand13:46 Who he would compare his game to in the NBA14:17 Does he remember the MK Trojans14:45 Was going to the Solent Kestrels the right move for him15:13 What is he most excited about15:42 Approaching the financial side of things with NBA money16:29 Would he consider owning an AAU team17:10 What advice he would give to the next young player from the UK

The guys are lucky enough to be joined by Bristol Flyers very own, RAPHELL THOMAS-EDWARDS. He shares his feelings on this season, the playoffs so far and British Basketball on the whole.

We move our focus to celebrating women in British Basketball as we prepare for our annual International Women's Day event! We welcome Jade Butters, Rebecca Orleans and Leila Benyahia on the show as they share how bias continues to exist for women in sports and business in 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bblshow/support

Joel and Sam sit down with Antwain Johnson to discuss his journey from playing College basketball at the University at Buffalo, to being named in the Sioux Falls Skyforce NBA G League training camp roster, and signing a short-term contract with the Bristol Flyers.Also on this week's episode, sponsored by UWE Bristol:Hear from Antwain on what led him to sign with the Flyers.His relationship with former Flyers guard Eric Lockett.Competing against NBA star Ja Morant in college.An explanation behind his college nickname of "Sweet Cheeks".Playing a rookie season in Georgia behind closed doors.Antwain answers your questions from the mailbag.

The Bristol Flyers Podcast is BACK with a brand new co-host, as Sam Hardy joins the show.In the first episode of the new season, we hear from Coach Kapoulas and Nick Burns once again to preview the 2021/22 regular season and more.Also on this week's episode, proudly sponsored by UWE Bristol:The reason behind the squad shake up over the summerThe process behind recruiting this year's squadReflections on the group stage of the BBL CupThe off-season additions of a new strength & conditioning coach and performance analysis coachThe lifting of COVID restrictions and having fans back at the WISE CampusGoals and targets for the 2021/22 regular seasonCoach Kapoulas and Burns answer your questions from the mailbag

Episode 1 of the brand new WBBL Review podcast with Mark and Melita. This week we are joined by Azania Stewart as we discuss the Lions star studded roster and their European adventure and what it means for British Basketball.

What a year! We are 16 episodes into The BBL Show. Listen as Jay and Drew go against the grain and partner with High Tea Hoops to discuss midseason awards. Its more friendly banter than competition as we go toe-to-toe with this British podcast and discuss this seasons' candidates for MVP, Coach of the Year and Young British Star. We are so pleased with the increasing media coverage for the BBL. The League's players, coaches and fans now have a variety of channels to share their love for British Basketball. Thank you for all your support of The BBL Show in 2020. In advance, we appreciate your continued support in 2021, and we share in your hope for a prosperous and safe new year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bblshow/support

In Part 2 of Episode 10 we are joined by the BBL's Head of Communications, Selina Conroy and Olympian and former Glasgow Rock, Kieron Achara. We discuss the new 2- year Sky Sports deal which add Kieron to their commentary team. The British Basketball League is delighted to announce the return of coverage of the BBL to Sky Sports this season. The two-year agreement will see Sky Sports air 30 live BBL matches a season. As part of the agreement Sky Sports will also air the BBL Trophy Final, BBL Cup Final, BBL Playoffs and live coverage of the Women's BBL Playoff final. Sky Sports will broadcast a double header live from the Eagles Community Arena on December 3 to kick-start the coverage. Newcastle Eagles, who are the BBL's most successful side with 25 major titles to their name, host a London Lions side who have been very busy adding to their line up in the close season in an eagerly anticipated opening night encounter in the BBL Championship. B. Braun Sheffield Sharks will tip-off against Cheshire Phoenix in the league season opener earlier in the evening. Both matches will be live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event from 4.30pm. It promises to be a highly exciting time for British Basketball as the road to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where 3×3 basketball will be a featured sport, draws ever closer. Sky Sports coverage will include expert analysis from Kieron Achara MBE, who was part of the London 2012 Olympics Basketball squad, and current Newcastle Eagles star Drew Lasker. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bblshow/support