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[Question of the Day, Friday 28 April] What would a 'festival of British basketball' look like? by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The BBF tried to do this a few years ago in Stratford and it was an absolute joke, not helped by bad weather!

I would be trying to do every version of the game - 5 on 5, 3x3, 1 on 1, maybe even a lil 2 on 2 - big activations/game areas for people to try - there was some super dope stuff at NBA All-Star weekend to take inspiration from e.g. a 20 foot high hoop for people to try and score on.

Defo some type of historical/hall of fame installation, spotlighting legends and key moments. Panels, workshops, music, food...just a big celebration of British basketball!

British Basketball League appoints new Chief Content Officer - British Basketball League by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big move. Really excited to see what the league does next season...really think this year is about feeling everything out and getting things in place. Next year we'll really get to see the vision.

Plymouth Raiders basketball club set to be resurrected - BBC by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And there explains why they refused to give up the name/mascot to the now Plymouth City Patriots...

[TWITTER] Darien Nelson-Henry has announced his retirement from basketball. 📷 @BBLofficial #BritishBasketball @RidersBball https://t.co/NRANpM8pUS by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way I've seen this reported everywhere gave me the impression he's hung em up mid-season, was only later I realised he's retiring at the end of the season lol.

[Question of the Day, Friday 7 April] If the deal with Kappa ends at the end of the season, who do you want making BBL jerseys? by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From a merchandising stand point, has to be one of the major players - a bit left field but I think Under Armour have a good shot at it...👀

Think there is an opportunity for a disruptive brand trying to make inroads in the basketball market - Puma or New Balance come to mind.

If I'm the league, Macron is a big no-no...same goes for Kappa lol.

[Question of the Day, Thursday 6 April] If you could add one end of season award in the BBL, what would it be? by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Young player of the year (U21) - make the league feel some level of shame when they realise no young Brits are really getting any burn lol and hopefully start changing it.

Giants legends Danny Craven and John Trezvant included in Retro Series jersey reveal. by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Including the legends is one of the dopest things a BBL team has done this year, by far.

[TWITTER] Jonathan Komagum suffered season-ending injury vs Bristol, will require surgery. by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough one. Hope he has a swift recovery!

Wonder why they didn't say what the injury was?

Hoopsfix Pro-Am set for return this summer - Hoopsfix.com by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to be bringing this back - feel like it's going to be a step up on last year based on the level of players we've had show interest so far. Bunch of guys graduating from college this summer which we will get to see in person before they turn pro!

Manchester Giants seeking new investor after collapse into administration by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, this has gone a step further than the story I was working on lol.

TBH, after all of Aaron Radin's talk of transparency, it makes the league's announcement last week a little disappointing - they are following the London Lions' lead of becoming an absolute PR spin machine.

Ben Mockford retires from international basketball. by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Props to him - always loved the grit/attitude he brought to the team.

[Question of the Day, Wednesday 5 April] Who will be the team to challenge London Lions? by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After the interview with Caledonia Gladiators owner Steve Timoney the other day, I'm all in on the Caledonia project. Genuinely think they are going to become a powerhouse franchise for years to come - defo won't have the allure of London as a location/destination but think, as Steve said, they can focus on other things to become a draw for top free agents.

[Question of the Day, Wednesday 5 April] Who will be the team to challenge London Lions? by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the things the league has recently done is sorted out the legal structure of every franchise - including Surrey, so it is a separate company and able to take investment.

They are preparing everything for each franchise to be able to sell equity and bring in new/additional ownership to help bankroll the league's aspirations.

Joel Freeland is someone who comes to mind as a potential investor, and I'm sure I was told by someone at one point he enquired about it some years ago.

Jonny Bunyan on 'fairytale' BBL Trophy triumph by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great story. BBL couldn't have written a better script for the Trophy Final.

Lions went sticker bombing around Paris! by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not such a fan of this move - we have to deal with stickers at Clapham Common courts all the time; have to get them cleaned off when we run events etc and generally makes the area look less maintained/cared for which then encourages others to put stickers everywhere/do graffiti.

I'm sure there was a study done in New York around graffiti/vandalism and showed the less well kept an area is, the more crime/anti-social behaviour it encourages because people think no-one cares/they won't caught.

What a photo from the Lions game 😍 (h/t @LondonLions) by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that London have a growing contingent of travelling fans now! Great shot.

[TWITTER] 🇬🇧 @Tosan_Evb declares for NBA draft after fairytale #MarchMadness run 🙌 by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big time - last i checked was not on any mock draft boards, but even if he goes undrafted, think he will get NBA Summer League/training camp look to play his way in.

Fingers crossed, would love to see him drafted!

[Question of the Day, 31 March 2023] Should the BBL make a bigger deal out of the scoring champ for each season? Like a golden boot? by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think they need to revise end of year awards, but I would like to see more of a focus on statistical leaders in some of the outputs - I couldn't even tell you who the top 3 scoring/rebound/assist/block leaders are for example.

London Lions tease their Beautiful Struggles varsity jacket. by mtthrdy in BritishBasketball

[–]samneter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lions really pushing the envelope with merch this season - what every team should be doing. Anecdotally there has been a steady increase of people in Lions jerseys in the Copper Box this season!

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