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Glasgow Rocks Confirm arrival of Mike Ringgold
The Glasgow Rocks are proud to announce the signing of big man Mike Ringgold to fill the current void down in the paint. The 25-year-old American will be looking to make his mark in the BBL after a successful start to his career in Iceland where he averaged a double double of 15.2 points per…
Read MoreRudy Etilopy inks deal with Liverpool Mersey
Rudy Etilopy (2.08m) signed a new deal with Liverpool Mersey Tigers (United Kingdom-BBL). Last season he played for BC Carnieres (Belgium-D2).
Read MoreGlasgow Rocks Sign Team GB Olympian
TEAM GB STAR SIGNS WITH GLASGOW ROCKS AHEAD OF FIRST MATCH AT EMIRATES ARENA Scotland’s top basketball side, the Glasgow Rocks, have completed the signing of Team GB Olympian Kieron Achara ahead of their first home match at the stunning new Emirates Arena. Achara, who starred for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games,…
Read MoreCommonwealth Arena now named Emirates Arena
Airline Emirates has struck a £5m deal to secure the naming rights to the complex which will be Glasgow’s main 2014 Commonwealth Games sports venue and the Home of the Glasgow Rocks. The £113m complex, next to Celtic Park in the city’s east end, will be known as the Emirates Arena until 2022 – except…
Read MoreMeneptha Darden released by Glasgow Rocks
In an official statement posted on their team website, the Glasgow Rocks have announced that they have had to release Meneptha Darden due to health issues. ROCKS CUT TIES WITH MENEPTHA DARDEN The Glasgow Rocks regret to announce that Big Man Meneptha Darden has been released by the club. Underlying health issues have dictated that…
Read MorePlymouth Raiders add teenagers to BBL squad
MARJON Plymouth Raiders have awarded their first two-year basketball apprenticeships to teenagers Jordan Blount and Tristan Hall. Guard Blount, 15, is from Cork, Ireland, where senior professional Colin O’Reilly also hails from, while forward Hall, 17, is from Portsmouth but has come through Plymouth Marjon’s development programme. It is the first time the BBL club…
Read MoreCheshire Jets of the BBL under new ownership
The Cheshire Jets of the British Basketball League (BBL) has been sold to local businessman Haydn Cook who has taken over and is preparing for the season opener on Sept. 23rd. The team had announced in July that they were looking for new owners, which is when Cook stepped in. The organization release the following…
Read MoreU20 European Championships for Women – Aug. 24
Classification Round 13:45 (GMT +2) Great Britain – Latvia 16:00 Portugal – Italy Quarterfinals 13:45 Spain – France 16:00 Ukraine – Netherlands 18:15 Sweden – Russia 20:30 Turkey – Belarus
Read MoreGage Daye signs with Sheffield
Gage Daye (188 cm, Bloomfield’11) signs for BBL team Sheffield Sharks from the UK. Daye played in the D-league last year.
Read MoreRiders sign guard Jorge Calvo
Leicester Riders have signed Spanish guard Jorge Calvo, as they strengthen their back court for the new season. Calvo is a 6 foot 3 inch, 24 year old ball handler from the University of Leon, who played with Baloncesto León S.A.D., in the LEB Gold League in Spain, which is just below the ACB, the…
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