The Super League Basketball season begins with London Lions defending their domestic quadruple and preparing for a friendly against the Portland Trail Blazers. The league expands to 10 teams with the addition of Liverpoo…
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The British Basketball League opened its new season, with London Lions defending their domestic quadruple while also preparing for a friendly against the Portland Trail Blazers. The league has expanded to ten teams, adding Liverpool Basketball. Meanwhile, Manchester Basketball made history as the first British side to win a qualifying round in the Basketball Champions League. Elsewhere, Jimmer Fredette has stepped down as managing director of USA Basketball's men's 3x3 program to resume his playing career, returning to the court for the first time in over two years at a FIBA 3x3 tournament in Phoenix this weekend. His administrative tenure lasted about 18 months, and his return marks a significant shift for the program.
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British Basketball League Opens Season with Lions Eyeing NBA Showdown
Fredette Steps Down from USA 3x3 Role to Return to Playing
Jimmer Fredette is leaving his position as managing director of USA Basketball's men's 3x3 program to resume his playing career. He will return to the court for the first time in over two years, starting with a FIBA 3x3 …
US Women's Basketball Meets France for FIBA World Cup Championship
The United States and France will face off in the final of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. This marks a rematch of the 2024 Olympic final, where the Americans edged France by a single point. Broadca…
Four teams remain in FIBA Women's World Cup; semifinal preview and picks
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup semifinals feature France vs Germany and the United States vs Spain. Germany upset Belgium to advance, while France has dominated all opponents. The article provides predictions for …
Ranking the Best International Stars at the FIBA World Cup
Six teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup, with the United States leading a deep field. Emma Meesseman, Gabby Williams, and Iyana Martin have been standout performers outside the US, combining sc…
France rolls through FIBA World Cup group stage with record shooting
France has opened the FIBA Women's World Cup with three blowout wins, including a 55-point victory over Nigeria. Gabby Williams scored 25 points in that game, and the team set a World Cup record with 22 three-pointers. T…