And so as we head for the depths of winter it is probably time to accept that our awesome summer of 2012 has come to an end. And that realization means we come to the final part (3) of The Summer That Rocked.

One of the showpiece events in the UK basketball calendar has a new home as the Emirates Arena, Glasgow will play host to the 2013 BBL Trophy Final on Saturday 9th March 2013 (3pm).

The Secretary General of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation and member of the FIBA Europe Board, Mindaugas Balciunas, has been awarded an Honorary Professorship at the University of Worcester.

The British Basketball League is delighted to announce plans for what is hoped will be a fruitful and long-term working relationship with the Lithuanian Basketball Federation.

The semi-final dates for the 2012-13 BBL Cup have been announced. Both of the semi-finals will take place over two legs, with each team playing home and away.

The line-up for the BBL Cup semi-finals is now known, with holders Newcastle Eagles meeting UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders over two legs and Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders and One Health Sharks Sheffield clashing in the other last four game.

"Our history suggests that religious organisations often do the work that governments cannot - or will not - do."

Three of the four BBL Cup semi-finalists are now known after Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders, One Health Sharks Sheffield and Newcastle Eagles emerge victorious on a night that also saw UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders win a close BBL Championship game against Manchester Giants.

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