British Basketball! We got History … We got Game

Our next photo, features another two of the legendary greatest names of British Basketball. The first is Head Coach Vince Macaulay, a former player in the BBL who went on to success as the Owner of Milton Keynes Lions. Next season will see Vince take his team, now London Lions, to the Copper Box on the former Olympic Park.The second individual is former BBL player Brian Dux. Brian played his ball with the Guildford Heat under Head Coach Paul James. Dux truly was a point guard to behold. Unfortunately a serious car accident would see him having to give up the game. We continue to wish him well.Please note new photos will be added to this page over the coming months.Photos by – SUMO – Absolutely no use without his permission.

Our next photo, features one of the greatest names in British Basketball – Crystal Palace at this time (circa 1983) known as the Supersonics. This team featured some of the greatest names in the British game over the years.I am not going to name every player and coach (to be honest I don’t know them all) but I have spotted Paul Stimpson, Joe White, Mick Bett, Joel Moore, Michael Hayles and Dan Lloyd. On the coaching side I can see Danny Palmer, Jimmy Rogers and Mark Dunning.By the way, if you can help me out with the names of the other players and coaches, I’d be delighted.
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Our next photo, features one of the greatest Head Coaches ever to have graced our game. His name is Kevin Cadle. Kevin had great success at Kingston, Guildford, London Towers and elsewhere in the BBL back in the day. Kevin now presents the SKY Sports NBA Programme in the UK.Please note new photos will be added to this page over the coming months.Photo – Bruce Stidham – Absolutely no use without his permission.

Our next photo, features another couple of people who did and who continue to do their bit for British Basketball. Ian McKINNEY played for the Sheffield Sharks in the BBL while Vanessa ELLIS represented the Sheffield Hatters with great distinction.Vanessa is now the Head Coach of the City of Sheffield Hatters who continue to be one of the most successful Sports Franchises in the UK.This photo recalls one of British Basketball’s greatest summers when sponsors Sainsbury’s hosted a nationwide series of roadshows under the Sainsbury’s Classic Cola brand. It was a truly memorable summer.Please note new photos will be added to this page over the summer months.

Our next photo, features another couple of people who did their bit for British Basketball back in the day.Suzanne Dando was the SKY Sports’ courtside commentator and her passion for the sport certainly helped put our sport on the map.The second individual is Tony Dorsey, who in my opinion was one of the greatest players ever to have graced our game. He is seen here holding his MVP trophy from the 1996 Championship Game held at the Wembley Arena. I remember it well. Please note new photos will be added to this page over the summer months.

Our first photo, taken by legendary Birmingham basketball photographer Andrew Shaw back in the day, features two of the legendary names of British Basketball playing for two of our most famous clubs Westfield Sharks Sheffield and Renault Leicester Riders.The two featured players are Wil ‘The Thrill’ JOHNSON of the Sharks and Billy Singleton of The Riders.Please note new photos will be added to this page through-out the summer.Photo – Andrew Shaw – Absolutely no use without his permission.