Posts Tagged ‘London Lions’
London Lions sign Julian Washburn for the upcoming season
After a stunning year of success, the London Lions announce the signing of Julian Washburn (203 cm, F), marking the first new addition to their roster as the Lions prepare to impress in the coming 2021-22 season. A 6-foot-8 (203 cm), 29-year-old wing, Washburn is originally from Houston, Texas where he made his debut as…
Read MoreAlex Owumi re-signed by London Lions
The London Lions (United Kingdom-BBL) have opted to keep 32-year-old Alex Owumi (196 cm, Alcorn State’08) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The Boston-born Owumi is an American player who also holds a Nigerian passport. He is no stranger to British hoops. Prior to joining the Lions in 2015-16 Alex spent three seasons on the roster…
Read MoreNewcastle Eagles wins UK BBL
The British public is warming to Basketball it seems as a record near 15,000 crowd packed out the O2 Arena to see the Newcastle Eagles win a second BBL title in four years. Hoops has never been a major attraction in the UK, but in recent years there has been some traction. Especially in the…
Read MoreBritish Basketball League opens with 3 games
September 27, 2013 – The British Basketball League gets ready to tip-off for the 2013-14 season. They open with three games. We have the London Lions facing off against the Manchester Giants in their new home, the Copper Box Arena. The One Health Sharks Sheffield will be at home at EIS Sheffield versus the Cheshire…
Read MoreAdrien Sturt back with London Lions
Adrien Sturt (209 cm, Snow CC’07) is set to play another season for the London Lions from the United Kingdom’s BBL this 2013-14. The Australian Sturt averaged 13.6 ppg and 6.4 rpg in 32 games for the Lions in 2012-13. Before that, he played in his home Australia’s ABA for the Ringwood Hawks. He logged…
Read MoreRod Brown stays in London
American-British point guard Rod Brown (186 cm, West Michigan’00) has been extended by the London Lions (United Kingdom, BBL) after impressing with the franchise since joining in March of this year. The 34-year old featured 8 times for the Lions this season after joining from fellow BBL franchise the Plymouth Raiders. Over those 8 games…
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