The London-born New York Knicks forward announced the investment during a visit to the capital, as City Hall moves ahead with a wider push to improve basketball facilities across London.

Speaking to the BBC, Anunoby said: “Each time I come back to London, there’s more and more excitement about basketball. It’s definitely growing at a rapid rate – it’s amazing.”

He added: “I’m very excited to partner with the Mayor of London to refurbish the basketball court in Camden. Access to a court and facilities is key for young, aspiring basketball players. Basketball can lead to a career, education but for so many it can also be a path to community and way to connect with others.”

The exact amount Anunoby has pledged has not been disclosed, but the project will be supported by £50,000 from the Mayor and $25,000 from the NBPA Foundation, alongside Camden Council funding for the wider site.

Argyle Square is one of the most important community courts in the capital and home to the Argyle Kings, the first club/community group many local players came through. BBC coverage of the court’s condition last year spearheaded by SBB helped push the issue into the open, with the council opening discussions with the group in August.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I’m determined to ensure that every young Londoner can access high-quality places to play basketball and fulfil their potential. So I’m delighted London’s own NBA superstar OG Anunoby is backing our efforts to improve basketball facilities across London and inspire the next generation of players.

“Through my Basketball Taskforce and our partnership with the NBA, we’re improving opportunities for young Londoners and ensuring basketball can thrive in every part of our city.

“London is the sporting capital of the world, and I look forward to continuing to work with OG and the NBA to grow the game and build a healthier, fairer and more prosperous London for everyone.”

Ray Akpofure of the Argyle Kings told the BBC he was “flabbergasted” by Anunoby’s involvement. “More than anything, I’m just proud,” he said. “It’s a testament to all of the work we’ve been putting in.”

The redevelopment is also set to include a memorial to Anthony “TJ” Hibbert, who died in the tragic Essex car crash of 2025, aged 24. The court is TJ’s local court which he grew up on and first fell in love with the game.

Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali said the court could become “a renowned basketball hub not just for Camden but also for London”. She added: “Our mission is to honour its legacy and build for the future of the court and its players.”

The project is being completed as part of the Mayor of London’s Basketball Taskforce, which includes a £2 million commitment to improve facilities across London and a £1 million expansion of the London Coaches Programme with the NBA.

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The new franchise will compete in the 2026-27 season and call M&S Bank Arena home, with SLB confirming the 11,000-capacity waterfront venue as the club’s base.

The move was already on the radar last year. The Yorkshire Post reported in August and September 2025 that Liverpool was a key target for SLB as it looked to add a 10th team, with an American investor behind the project.

That investor has now been confirmed as Jason Dolan, founder of Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd, who said Liverpool was the clear choice because of the city’s sporting culture and arena infrastructure.

“We are building for decades – not seasons,” Dolan said. “That’s why Liverpool was the clear choice. Its global sporting reputation, world-class arena, vibrant city centre and passionate supporters have created a culture shaped by clubs that represent more than competition – they represent their communities, their supporters and their city.”

For Liverpool Experience Campus, home to M&S Bank Arena, the franchise is being pitched as a year-round addition to the waterfront.

“Becoming the home of this new team reflects our ambition to make elite sport more accessible, inspire the next generation and create year-round energy on the waterfront,” chief executive Faye Dyer said.

The launch also raises an immediate naming question, with Liverpool Basketball sharing a name with Liverpool Basketball Club, the established NBL programme in the city. SLB has not suggested that is an issue, but it is something to watch as the new franchise builds its identity.

Over the coming weeks, the club is due to unveil its branding – though the logo was included in the SLB press release, as seen above – leadership appointments, coaching staff and inaugural roster, with season ticket registrations and founding partnership announcements to follow later this summer.

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The fixture tips off at 1:00pm local time, which means a 9:00pm BST slot for supporters in the UK, giving the Lions a prime-time autumn stage for one of the biggest nights in the club’s history.

It is the first time a club side from the United Kingdom has ever shared the floor with an NBA franchise, and it arrives at a moment when British basketball’s profile continues to rise both domestically and internationally.

The game also carries a strong Portland link for Lions head coach Tautvydas Sabonis. His father, Arvydas Sabonis, spent seven seasons with the Trail Blazers between 1995 and 2003 and remains one of the most beloved European players ever to wear a Blazers shirt.

For the younger Sabonis to lead a British club into that same building against the same franchise adds a fitting layer of symmetry to a landmark fixture.

Portland’s latest roster move has added another UK subplot. The Blazers have just signed British-developed forward Jeremy Sochan, creating the possibility of an even sharper domestic angle around the game.

“Playing a preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers is a historic moment for our club and for basketball in the United Kingdom,” London Lions general manager Martynas Purlys said. “We see this opportunity as a recognition of the progress and ambition of the London Lions organisation, as well as an important milestone for British basketball as a whole.”

“We believe this occasion will provide a significant boost to the growth and popularity of basketball across the UK, inspire the next generation of players and fans, and demonstrate that British club basketball is entering a new era,” Purlys added. “We are grateful for the opportunity to play in Portland and look forward to what will be a memorable experience for both organisations and their supporters.”

Sabonis said the fixture is especially meaningful on a personal level. “I’m excited to be playing a preseason game against an NBA team, and all the more so against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, a city that holds a lot of meaning for me and my family,” he said. “It will be fun to come back.”

“As for the game itself, it will be a great test for our guys to try themselves against an NBA team, and a great boost for the growth of British basketball,” he added.

The Lions go into the new campaign as reigning Super League Basketball champions after a clean sweep last season, and they are also set for a return to the BKT EuroCup.

While this will be the first direct meeting between a British club and an NBA team, there is a historical footnote. The closest previous crossover came at the 1995 McDonald’s Championship at London Arena, where Sheffield Sharks were in the same six-team field as the Houston Rockets. The clubs never met, but it remains the nearest precedent to an NBA-club connection involving British basketball.

Tickets for the Portland game are on sale via the Trail Blazers’ official website.

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The morning programme is the Jr. NBA 3v3 schools event, with London’s best young hoopers going head-to-head on the square from 9am, before the NBA 3X London Creator Tournament, with influencer captains DJ AG, Darkest, Harry, Elz and Joel Henry taking to the floor at 5:30pm.

Wheelchair basketball is also part of the programme, while across the day there will be a chance to win prizes, live DJs and a dunk show as the event builds towards the final games.

Entrance is free but registration is required to attend the NBA 3X creator tournament from 4:30 p.m. onwards, which you can do here.

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The 3×3 competition will run from 24-29 July, with the group stage played from 24-27 July. Each pool contains six teams and each side plays five games. The top team in each pool goes straight to the semi-finals, while second and third place move into the play-ins on 28 July.

England’s squads include returning Commonwealth Games medallists, FIBA 3×3 regulars and GB 3×3 internationals.

Women’s squad

• Shanice Beckford-Norton – Oaklands Wolves, London
• Georgia Gayle – Unattached, Sheffield
• Cheridene Green – Perfumerias Avenida, London
• Katie Januszewska – Leicester Riders, Castle Donington

Women’s reserves

• Marlee Ball – Unattached, Waterdown, Canada
• Nina Rickards – Unattached, New York, USA

Men’s squad

• Jamell Anderson – London 3×3, Nottingham
• Ashley Hamilton – London 3×3, London
• Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye – Njardvik, London
• Evan Walshe – London 3×3, Tring

Men’s reserves

• Veron Eze – London 3×3, Ipswich
• Toto Fagbenle – London 3×3, London

Basketball England said the selection process began in May, with a longlist assembled in Manchester before players were reduced through preparatory camps and tournaments in Ireland, Romania and Serbia.

“I am really pleased to announce the players who will be representing England this summer,” BE head of talent and performance Steve Bucknall said.

“The coaches have put together strong rosters with the talent and experience that we’ll need to navigate the expanded 3×3 competition.

“Both the men and women individually and together embody the dynamism, grit and poise that is English and British basketball, and I believe wholeheartedly in our medal potential and crowd-pleasing performances.”

England’s women open against Singapore on Saturday 25 July, while the men start against Jamaica on the same day.

England Women

• Saturday 25 July: Singapore v England
• Saturday 25 July: England v Scotland
• Saturday 25 July: New Zealand v England
• Monday 27 July: England v Papua New Guinea
• Monday 27 July: Singapore v England

England Men

• Saturday 25 July: England v Jamaica
• Saturday 25 July: England v Fiji
• Saturday 25 July: England v Kenya
• Monday 27 July: England v Malaysia
• Monday 27 July: Singapore v England

Julius Joseph MBE said the men’s group blends “experience and youth” and has the size and length to be effective at the elite level, while Sarah Hopkins-Chery said the women have become “a tight unit” through the selection process.

Team England chef de mission Jonathan Riall said Glasgow would be a chance to build on the success of Birmingham 2022, when England won men’s gold and women’s silver in 3×3’s Commonwealth Games debut.

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City AM reported that EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno said the Lions are one of several potential buyers for the London franchise, with the club already taking steps to strengthen their case by securing a place in EuroCup for 2026-27.

“In the case of London, we have the interest of the London Lions, just to be clear. They want to become franchisees, they said it already,” Bueno told City AM.

“But also we have two more investors that are interested. For me, London is a big market, everyone wants to have London, we see an acute opportunity – it’s a no-brainer, right?”

Bueno also warned there was “more risk” in establishing a franchise in London, pointing to the challenges of building a viable top-level basketball audience in the capital. He suggested the domestic league may not provide the right platform if the franchise wants to attract elite talent and build strong crowds.

The comments are a blow for Super League Basketball, with Bueno saying the domestic league “is not as competitive as other European domestic leagues”.

“If you tell top talent that you’re going to play in a small college arena, 800 people, it’s not very compelling,” he said.

He added that a London franchise would need to prove the model before any wider expansion, ruling out multiple London teams and saying Manchester was “way too risky” for a EuroLeague franchise at this stage.

The Lions, who were crowned domestic quadruple champions this season, have already lined up EuroCup basketball for 2026-27 after agreeing a three-plus-two year deal with Euroleague Basketball last week. They have also publicly pushed ahead with plans for a new dedicated arena in London, which would strengthen any long-term bid to move into the continent’s top competition.

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Iceland advanced to the Second Round of the European Qualifiers after a comeback built around a strong third quarter and a late burst in the closing stages, with Great Britain unable to respond in the final possession sequence.

GB looked to be in control at half-time at 49-41 and still led 69-61 early in the fourth quarter, but Iceland chipped away, took the lead for the first time inside the final minute and closed the game out at the line.

Josh Uduje led Great Britain with 23 points, while Luke Nelson added 14 and Flynn Boardman-Raffet finished with 11. Jon Axel Gudmundsson top-scored for Iceland with 25 points and eight rebounds, with Martin Hermannsson adding 20.

Marc Steutel said the loss was especially painful because GB had been in front for most of the game.

“Permutations were win or go through so congratulations to Iceland,” Steutel said in the post-game press conference.

“A basketball game at any level, if you’re in front for 32 minutes you’d hope you could see the game through.”

It was a frustrating ending for GB, who had put themselves in position to reach the next phase but were unable to make the decisive plays when Iceland surged back into the contest. They now drop into the EuroBasket pre-qualifiers.

“Our programme has competed as a good level for many years now, and we know this puts us into pre-qualifiers, where we haven’t been for a long time,” Steutel continued. “So it’s a chance for us to review and reflect upon the programme.”

FIBA boxscore and overview

Post-game press conference

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Cleary and Henry both arrived last summer and quickly became central to Matthew Otten’s plans, giving Manchester a domestic core built around familiarity, versatility and defensive intensity.

“Not many things replicate the feeling of playing for your city,” reflected Cleary. “You’re carrying more than your name, you’re carrying your city’s colours, its history, and everyone who believes in you.”

“I’m excited to be back with Manchester,” Henry added. “We did big things last season and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us.”

Sandy heads to Manchester after three seasons in the capital and more than 100 games for the London Lions. The 6ft 7in forward has played in the club’s EuroCup campaigns and was part of the sides that lifted the British Playoff titles in 2024 and 2026. He also made an impact against Turk Telekom in EuroCup play earlier this year, scoring 12 points.

“I’m very excited to be part of Manchester Basketball and continue building the winning culture in the city,” Sandy said. “I look forward to working with everyone in the organisation and playing in front of the fans!”

Brown joins after a breakout campaign with Bristol Flyers that earned him a call-up to the Great Britain senior squad, who played in Manchester in Tuesday’s loss to Iceland. The 6ft 3in combo guard began last season in the Irish Super League with Sligo All-Stars, where he averaged 19.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, before adding 8.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 34 SLB appearances for Bristol. His college career included spells at Fresno Pacific, Central Methodist, Montana and The University of the Cumberlands, where he helped the Patriots to a 24-4 record in 2023-24 and became the first player since 2009 to earn NAIA First-Team All-American honours.

“I’m super excited to sign with Manchester Basketball,” Brown said. “I’m ready to build on an already established culture and club. I can’t wait to get to work and bring my abilities to the team and help compete for silverware next year. See you soon Manchester.”

Otten said the returning pair gives him confidence in the domestic core. “With Kaiyem and Kayne returning our defence and position versatility will translate well to our roster build. These guys have elite work ethic and great intention to our team and goals as a club.”

He added that Sandy fits the profile of what the club have been looking for on the defensive end. “Ciaran is an elite defender who can guard multiple positions. Strengthening our defence has been a task this summer, Ciaran certainly fits the profile for that.”

On Brown, Otten said: “Brown is a player we saw improved throughout the year, progressing his presence on the court until he became a problem for us in playoffs. For a player so early in his professional career, he’s shown his ceiling is high and will only continue to get better.”

Manchester’s roster now has a familiar domestic spine, with added size on the wing and another promising guard joining a group that will again be expected to compete for silverware.

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Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10 or weekly entry is £4.

Game 1 (10:30am, Classification Game)

London United vs 94 Team Gamebased

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Game 2 (11:45am, Semi Finals)

London Lions vs JMG Select

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Game 3 (1:00pm, Semi-Finals)

Ballers vs AQ Select

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Game 4 (2:15pm, Classification)

Hometown Heroes vs 94 Feet Select

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Game 5 (3:30pm, Semi-Final)

TMB vs Southside Saints

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Game 6 (4:45pm, Semi-Final)

UEL vs Oaklands Wolves

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The 6-8 forward, who only picked up a basketball at 16, completes a remarkable rise from the courts of south east London to the world’s best league.

A product of the City of London Academy (CoLA) basketball programme, Lawal is the latest British talent to come through the system and reach the professional ranks. He featured in the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic in 2021 before heading to the United States for a prep year at Lee Academy in New England, and then on to college basketball at VCU and Virginia Tech.

His selection makes Lawal just the seventh homegrown British player to be drafted into the NBA in the last 25 years, following Rob Archibald (2002), Luol Deng (2004), Joel Freeland (2006), Ryan Richards (2010), Jeremy Sochan (2022) and Amari Williams (2025).

Lawal spent his freshman year at VCU, averaging 5.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 13.6 minutes per game, before transferring to Virginia Tech. The move proved the making of him. In 2024-25 he led the Hokies in total points (372), field goals made (128), rebounds (210) and blocks (20).

He kicked on again as a senior, averaging 12.3 points on 54.2 per cent shooting, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 23 games (17 starts) in 2025-26.

Across his two seasons with Virginia Tech, the London native scored 20 or more points seven times. He twice posted a career-high 23, first on his debut against Delaware State on 4 November 2024, then again versus Virginia on 15 February 2025. He grabbed a career-best 15 rebounds twice this season, against Charlotte on 16 November 2025 and at NC State on 7 February 2026, and registered a career-high five blocks against Louisville on 24 January 2026.

A GB senior international, Lawal now joins a growing list of Brits making their mark at the highest level, and does so having only started playing the game seven years ago.

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The 2026 edition runs every Sunday from June 7 to July 5, bringing together a mix of established pros, overseas-based British talent, and leading domestic players at the iconic home of Brixton Topcats.

Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10 or weekly entry is £4.

Game 1 (10:30am, Pool B)

London United vs 94 Feet Select

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London United: Abdul Wurie, AJ Roberts, Ekene Obi, Jamari Seri, Joel Codner-Marshall, Liam Campbell, Lunula Djamba, Mergim Sokoli, Rinor Dragusha, Ty Nsangu, Vilius Kuzminskas

94Ft Select: Ishmael Stephens, Kaden Jameson, Leon Neziri, Mahamed Omar, Musa Mackie, Nestor Saa, Obinna Ekufu, Onome Anyanwu, Ray Akpofure, Reyon Modeste, Rjay Hollingsworth, Shaquille Jameson

Game 2 (11:45am)

AQ Select vs Ballers

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AQ Select: Beth Sarson, Carlota De Mergelina, Dominique Mpesa, Goda Vaitkute, Joude Lawand, Kendall Carr, MJ Sarkodee-Adoo, Nina Wadda, Shequila Joseph, Teniyah Crenshaw-Patterson, Teresa DaSilva

Ballers: Amanda Okodugha, Amanie Emmanuel, Durga Dharmadhikari, Gamu Nkobodo, Hanna Pryce, Helene Trailin, Lindsey Cleary, Ling Hesper Shan Cheun, Lou Bitzberger, Modi Mokoka, Natacha Koenig, Sharnae Lamar

Game 3 (1:00pm)

JMG Select vs London Lions

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JMG Select: Akpevwe Ogueh, Ana Carolina Gomes, Cecilia Victorious, Kamilah Yakubu, Kat Goldsby, Kian Omer-Jones, Lottie Silva-Jones, Lucia Gomez Cobo, Paula De Costa Mendes, Rhianna Jerome, Sytira Smith, Tanaie Irish

London Lions: Abby Kelly, Amelia Orungbeja, Deborah Somoye, Ishara Bilson-Graham, Kourtney Treffers, Kyla Nelson, Monique Esbrand, Ruchae Walton, Sophie Khlaf, Theresa Jackson, Veronica Iweanya

Game 4 (2:15pm, Pool A)

TMB vs Team GameBased

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TMB: Claudor Matoko, Darien Nelson-Henry, Florian Damptey, Ishmael Fontaine, Jake Eynon, Johnny McKew, Korry Callum, Kyle Carey, Matthew Bryan-Amaning, Myles Hosten, Zak Powell

Team GameBased: Briceny Lomeka, David Oputa, Dwayne Orija, Gabriel Franklin, Gytis Vasiliauskas, Kevin Allen, Nathan Ashley, Oskar Guizak, Rich Asu, Simeon Iwowo, Tariq Balogun

Game 5 (3:30pm, Pool B)

UEL vs Southside Saints

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UEL: Ade Adeniran, Amin Adamu, Boban Jacdomi, Bradley Kaboza, Eseosa Arthur, Kavell Bigby-Williams, Kingsley Obiorah, Matthew Allman, Michael Osuji, Noah Coddington, Sable Cooper, Tyrel Capleton, Victor Olarerin

Southside Saints: Brandon Tchouya, Josh Osei, Kai Walker, Kieran Farrell, Louis Norton-Cuffy, Michael Amako, Peter Asante, Peter Turay, Stephen Asante, Tyler Mutemasango

Game 6 (4:45pm, Pool A)

Hometown Heroes vs Oaklands Wolves

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Hometown Heroes: Blake Bowman, Caleb Winspear, Jai Pathmarajah, Mo Walker, Pat Lanipekun, Remy Udeh, Tayo Ogdengbe, Tobe Nwachukwu, Joe Webster, Gerdas Malukas

Oaklands Wolves: Alvin Flemming, Ashley Kitchen, Deji Adekunle, Dylan Gladstone, Gavin Mitchell, Jonas Dieterich, Jubrile Belo, Kane Daley, Lore Adekeye, Reis Pinnock, Spencer Matthews, Yves Nkomba

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The 2026 edition runs every Sunday from June 7 to July 5, bringing together a mix of established pros, overseas-based British talent, and leading domestic players at the iconic home of Brixton Topcats.

Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10.

Game 1 (10:30am)

JMG Select vs AQ Select

JMG Select: Abiela Baron, Demi-Leigh Lewis, Paula De Costa Mendes, Sytira Smith, Ana Carolina Gomes, Lucia Gomez Cobo, Elizabeth Osilaja, Kamilah Yakubu, Nicholle Lavinier, Jenelle Grant

AQ Select: Teresa DaSilva, Chinwe Iwunze, Nina Wadda, MJ Sarkodee-Adoo, Kendall Carr, Athena Thompson, Goda Vaitkute, Teniyah Crenshaw-Patterson, Carlota De Mergelina, Dominique Mpesa, Joude Lawand

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Game 2 (11:45am)

London Lions vs Ballers

London Lions: Ishara Bilson-Graham, Abby Kelly, Esther Oluade, Ruchae Walton, Amelia Orungbeja, Veronica Iweanya, Sophie Khlaf, Theresa Jackson

Ballers: Modi Mokoka, Gamu Nkobodo, Lindsey Cleary, Natacha Koenig, Taziveyi Dangarembga, Lou Bitzberger, Durga Dharmadhikari, Yemisi Mefful, Sharnae Lamar, Amanda Okodugha

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Game 3 (1:00pm)

Team GameBased vs Hometown Heroes (Pool A)

Team GameBased: Abdul Oladipupo, Dwayne Orija, Gytis Vasiliauskas, Nathan Ashley, Kevin Allen, David Oputa, Gabe Franklin, Rich Asu, Briceny Lomeka, Oskar Guizak, Tariq Balogun

Hometown Heroes: Caleb Winspear, Jai Pathmarajah, Jordan Williams, Levi Ehiorobo, Remy Udeh, Mo Walker, Tobe Nwachukwu, Joe Webster, Pat Lanipekun, Jamil Ako-Mensah

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Game 4 (2:15pm)

94 Feet Select vs UEL (Pool B)

94 Feet Select: Simeon Iwowo, Rjay Hollingsworth, Nestor Saa, Mahamed Omar, Samuel Valentine, Reyon Modeste, Musa Mackie, Leon Neziri, Shaquille Jameson, Pare Hall, Ray Akpofure, Onome Anyanwu

UEL: Demi Adenuga, Ocean Brobbey, Tyrel Capleton, Michael Osuji, Travis Edwards, Stelios Christofi, Bradley Kaboza, Boban Jacdomi, Sable Cooper, Kavell Bigby-Williams, Matthew Allman

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Game 5 (3:30pm)

Oaklands Wolves vs TMB (Pool A)

Oaklands Wolves: Gavin Mitchell, Lore Adekeye, Kane Daley, Matt Disu, Danny Evans, Deji Adekunle, Spencer Matthews, Alvin Flemming, Jonas Dieterich, Jubrile Belo, Josh Mendes

TMB: Jake Eynon, Claudor Matoko, Matthew Bryan-Amaning, Myles Hosten, Darien Nelson-Henry, Ilias Taiwo, Johnny McKew, Florian Damptey, Lucas McGregor, Sam Newman, Kyle Carey, Alejandro Vega

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Game 6 (4:45pm)

Southside Saints vs London United (Pool B)

Southside Saints: Peter Asante, Stephen Asante, Kieran Farrell, Aaron Bile, Peter Turay, Kai Walker, Louis Norton-Cuffy, Tyler Mutemasango, Joshua Osei, Brandon Tchouya

London United: Liam Campbell, Afrasyab Khalil, Joel Codner-Marshall, Jamari Seri, Ekene Obi, Rinor Dragusha, Abdul Wurie, Lunula Djamba, Ty Nsangu, Mergim Sokoli, Vilius Kuzminskas, Paul Numa

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The agreement gives the Lions a multi-year licence in one of European basketball’s leading club competitions, with the deal potentially running for five seasons.

It also represents a significant statement on the club’s European direction. At this stage, the commitment aligns London with Euroleague Basketball rather than the proposed NBA Europe project, unless a wider agreement is reached between the NBA and Euroleague Basketball.

The Lions are set to be part of an expanded 32-team BKT EuroCup field, following approval of the competition’s new format by the Euroleague Commercial Assets Board.

Euroleague Basketball confirmed this week the EuroCup expansion had been approved, with the competition moving to four groups of eight teams from the 2026-27 season.

Sixteen teams will advance to the postseason under the new structure, with Eighthfinals, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals each played as best-of-three series.

London earned their place after completing a dominant domestic campaign, sweeping the SLB Playoff title, SLB Championship, SLB Cup and SLB Trophy in 2025-26.

The 2026-27 season will mark the club’s fourth campaign in the BKT EuroCup.

The Lions first entered the competition in 2022-23 before making British basketball history the following season, becoming the first British club to reach the EuroCup Semifinals in 2023-24.

After returning to the competition last season, where they failed the make the playoffs, the new multi-year agreement gives London a platform to plan longer-term around regular continental competition.

The expanded EuroCup field is expected to feature clubs from 16 different countries and territories, with Euroleague Basketball competitions set to include 52 teams in total across 2026-27 — 20 in the EuroLeague and 32 in the EuroCup.

London will learn their group and fixture details in due course, with the full list of participating teams still to be ratified by the Euroleague Basketball General Assembly ahead of the new season.

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The 19th edition of adidas Eurocamp took place from June 5-7 at La Ghirada Città Dello Sport, bringing together leading prospects aged 16-22 from around the world for one of the sport’s premier NBA pre-draft scouting events.

Ahamefule, selected by adidas to play Team 3SSB, who are made up of the best performers on their circuit, averaged 13 points, five rebounds, and 1.3 blocks across three games, improving his scoring output in each appearance.

The former London Elite big man who now attends Riordan High School in the US opened with five points, two rebounds, and three blocks in Game 1, followed with 14 points and five rebounds in Game 2, then closed with 20 points, eight rebounds, and one block in Game 3, shooting 7-of-10 from the field.

Across the three games, Ahamefule totalled 39 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocks, underlining his impact against a high-level international field.

Ahamefule was named on the Team 3SSB roster alongside prospects from the adidas grassroots circuit, with the wider camp also featuring draft-eligible European players, NBL Next Stars, adidas NextGen EuroLeague standouts, and Team World selections.

A number of Brits have played at adidas EuroCamp, including Dan Clark, Joel Freeland, Ovie Soko, Andrew Lawrence and Devon van Oostrum.

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The 2026 edition runs every Sunday from June 7 to July 5, bringing together a mix of established pros, overseas-based British talent, and leading domestic players at the iconic home of Brixton Topcats.

Tickets are still available, at just £10 for a season pass, here.

In the men’s competition, the eight teams are as follows:

Pool A
Hometown Heroes (GM: Caleb Winspear)
Oaklands Wolves (GM: Liam Jefferson)
Team GameBased (GM: Daniel Ajuka)
TMB (GM: Jake Eynon)

Pool B
94 Feet Select (GM: Banji Olanrewaju)
London United (GM: Jack Majewski)
Southside Saints (GM: Alfie Murray)
UEL (GM: Will Ashby)

In the women’s competition, there are four General Managers for the first time, with London Lions, JMG Select, AQ Basketball and Ballers competing.

Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10.

Game 1 (10:30am)

Ballers vs JMG Select

Ballers: Modi Mokoka, Gamu Nkobodo, Lindsey Cleary, Hanna Pryce, Helene Trailin, Natacha Koenig, Amanie Emmanuel, Taziveyi Dangarembga, Lou Bitzberger, Durga Dharmadhikari

JMG Select: Cecilia Victorious, Sytira Smith, Demi-Leigh Lewis, Maryam Rauf, Abiela Baron, Dominion Ndem Christopher, Kamilyah Yakubu, Paula Da Costa Mendes, Rhianna Jerome, Tanaie Irish, Ana Carolina Gomes

Live stats: TBC.

Game 2 (11:45am)

London Lions vs AQ Select

London Lions: Ishara Bilson-Graham, Abby Kelly, Kyla Nelson, Ruchae Walton, Sharliyah Sutherland, Shantell Ayton, Esther Oluade, Sophie Khlaf, Veronica Iweanya, Ire Ozzy-Momodu

AQ Select: Teresa DaSilva, Beth Sarson, Nina Wadda, MJ Sarkodee-Adoo, Kendall Carr, Shequila Joseph, Athena Thompson, Goda Vaitkute, Teniyah Crenshaw-Patterson, Carlota De Mergelina, Dominique Mpesa, Joude Lawand

Live stats: TBC.

Game 3 (1:00pm)

Team GameBased vs Oaklands Wolves (Pool A)

Team GameBased: Abdul Oladipupo, Dwayne Orija, Gytis Vasiliauskas, Nathan Ashley, Kevin Allen, David Oputa, Gabe Franklin, Rich Asu, Stanley Mills, Lucas Turner, Tariq Balogun

Oaklands Wolves: Reis Pinnock, Danny Evans, Jubrile Belo, Alvin Flemming, Dylan Gladstone, Gavin Mitchell, Liam McIntosh, Lore Adekeye, Spencer Matthews

Live stats: TBC.

Game 4 (2:15pm)

UEL vs London United (Pool B)

UEL: Boban Jacdonmi, Demi Adenuga, Sable Cooper, Ryan Martin, Michael Osuji, Ethan Ononuga, Stelios Christofi, Ade Adeniran, Lebron Roach, Kavell Bigby-Williams

London United: Afra Khalil, Elvisi Dusha, Zain Poorman, Ty Nsangu, Mergim Sokoli, AJ Roberts, Teddy Okereafor

Live stats: TBC.

Game 5 (3:30pm)

Hometown Heroes vs TMB (Pool A)

Hometown Heroes: Caleb Winspear, Jai Pathmarajah, Mo Walker, Pat Lanipekun, Greg Wild, Jordan Williams, Conner Washington, Remy Udeh, Sam Keita, Casey Burr, Israel Momodu

TMB: Jake Eynon, Claudor Matoko, Matthew Bryan-Amaning, Myles Hosten, Darien Nelson-Henry, Ilias Taiwo, Johnny McKew, Florian Damptey, Lucas McGregor

Live stats: TBC.

Game 6 (4:45pm)

94 Feet Select vs Southside Saints (Pool B)

94 Feet Select: Simeon Iwowo, Lucas Williams, Nestor Saa, Mahamed Omar, Samuel Valentine, Reyon Modeste, Musa Mackie, Leon Neziri, Shaquille Jameson, Pare Hall, Ray Akpofure, Onome Anyanwu

Southside Saints: Peter Asante, Stephen Asante, Kieran Farrell, Callum Vines, Michael Amako, Aaron Bile, Kervy Mabaya, Isaac Temilola, Latrell Marson-Lawrence

Live stats: TBC.

Tickets are still available here.

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Mendes’ MVP showing saw him put up 17 points and nine rebounds for Lewis Scott’s side.

The Red team also received strong contributions from Emilis Zibuda who finished with an impactful 16 points. Demi Babalola was another player who had a key role in the game as he finished with numbers of 13 points and nine boards.

While Team Red were the better side in the second half, they struggled to handle the intensity and play of Team Black early on.

A late flurry from Team Black saw them end the first quarter strong to lead 31-19 after the opening period.

Team Red responded strongly in the second quarter to cut down on the deficit. Zibuda then produced a highlight moment and hit a three at the buzzer at the end of the first half to pull the Red squad within a point of Team Black entering the break.

The game remained a close battle throughout the third period and Team Red eventually overturned their one point halftime deficit to lead 69-66 after three quarters.

In the fourth quarter, a dunk in transition by Dunk Contest champion Obinna Ekufu extended Team Red’s lead to six points.

Although Team Black looked to rally late through strong play from Ethan Round and Kervy Mabaya, the Red Team ultimately prevailed by a margin of five points.

Mabaya was the game’s highest scorer after the Barking Abbey player finished with 20 points for Team Black.

Round also made his presence felt late on his way to a 12 point performance, while Kelvin Clement and Junior Sanchez both chipped in with 11 points for the Black squad.

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Ekufu compiled a total score of 75 in the final round to claim the title. A product of Barking Abbey, Ekufu set the tone early during his first dunk with an assist from last year’s Dunk Contest champion and former teammate Amarlie Wilkinson.

Andrew Nwokolo and Kelvin Clement also took part in the dunk contest with both players needing to face off in a tiebreaker after they finished with identical scores following the first round.

Clement would win the tiebreak round to advance to the final against Ekufu.

Full results

First round: Obinna Ekufu 65 (33, 32), Andrew Nwokolo 58 (27, 31), Kelvin Clement (20, 38)

Kelvin Clement wins tiebreaker over Andrew Nwokolo to advance to final

Final: Obinna Ekufu 75 (39, 36), Kelvin Clement 51 (34,17)

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Vella came off the bench and shot 5 of 9 from the field, while last year’s All Star Classic MVP Irene Oboavwoduo also had a solid contribution for Team Black and tallied 10 points.

The matchup between Kyla Nelson’s and Chloe Gaynor’s rosters was an intense and high quality contest throughout the four quarters and Team Red threatened to potentially take the lead in the final period.

However, some good defense down the stretch from Team Black helped their side secure the hard fought win.

While they ultimately fell short, Team Red were able to produce a balanced offensive display with three players scoring in double figures.

Tiarna Chambers-Desmond was the top scorer for the Red side with 12 points. Sharliyah Sutherland of Barking Abbey posted a handy 11 points for Gaynor’s team while Isey Frost scored 10 points.

With just over two minutes left in the third quarter, Team Black built a 10 point lead to give themselves a bit of a cushion. However, it didn’t take Team Red too long to cut deficit down to six once with just over a minute left in the third.

Isey Frost made a layup with time expiring in the third quarter to put Team Red within four points of Team Black entering the final period.

With a score of 61-57, the game was very much in the balance heading into the fourth however the deficit proved to be too much to overcome as Team Black were able to come away as five point victors.

Halftime entertainment was provided by All Star Classic alumnus Saruna Rayi who sang for the energetic Crystal Palace crowd.

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Frost delivered an impressive shooting display with a final round score of 15. Her performance proved to be too good for fellow finalist Emilis Zibuda, who managed a score of nine in the final.

Both finalists shot the ball well in the first round to advance to the final, with Frost posting a score of 14 while Zibuda wasn’t far behind on a score of 13.

Jahveina Whyte, Anna Idiata Mendez, Alex Vourliotis and Sean Mackey also participated in this year’s contest.

Full results:

First round: Jahveina Whyte 11, Anna Idiata Mendez 8, Bo Frost 14, Emilis Zibuda 13, Alex Vourliotis 8, Sean Mackey 10

Final round: Emilis Zibuda 9, Bo Frost 15

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Kelvin Clement and Andrew Nwokolo are joined by the returning Obinna Ekufu, who is also a late addition to the Under-19 Men’s game.

Each participant will have two scoring dunks in the first round with the top two going through to the final, where they will have two more dunks to add to a cumulative score to determine the winner.

In the 2025 edition, Amarlie Wilkinson rose high to capture the crown and add his name to the list of Dunk Contest champions in the event’s history.

The Dunk Contest will be live streamed with the contest scheduled to take place around 3:30pm:

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