Hey,

Really let this one slip didn't I! I'm back and got plenty to update you on - but most pressingly, today is the last day to get early bird tickets to the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic on Sunday May 25th at Crystal Palace - buy yours now before prices go up tomorrow!

This week's 3-pointer:

💣 BBF awards license to Glickman group

A lot has been going on over the past couple of months I haven't been in your inbox - kinda feels like the whole sport is imploding! And this is the root of it all - the professional league operating license. It looks there are going to be lawsuits flying left and right, while the SLB will be continuing to operate without the license, and GBBL - who hold the license - currently have no clubs to be able to operate a league. What a pretty mess.

🎙️ Podcast: David Last & Terry Doherty

Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with David Last and Terry Doherty where we go back into history to look at the founding of Crystal Palace basketball club and the world-famous WICB tournament. The visuals are elevated (booked a lil studio to make it happen), so might be worth a watch instead of a listen - but do check it out and let me know what you think!

🪭 Launch of British Basketball Fans Association

With British basketball entering one of its most turbulent periods in recent memory, fans are taking matters into their own hands. The BBFA’s first move will be to host a Fan Forum on Thursday, May 1st, at 8 p.m. BST via Zoom, the night before the SLB Play-offs tip off (you can sign up to register your interest at thebbfa.org)

That wraps it up - hope your Sunday is going swimmingly - I'm in Manchester for NBL finals! I'll be back in your inbox on Thursday.

With gratitude,

Sam

P.S. Get your early bird tickets for the Classic now - buy here!