Hey,

A little travel day for me as I touch down in Eastbourne for a few days with family for the Christmas break, I hope you are getting some deserved time off and time with your loved ones over the next few days!

Down to business, this week's 3-pointer:

💰 BBL receives multi-million pound investment

Finishing the year on a high! The BBL announced that US-based private investment firm 777 Partners have invested £7 million in return for a 45% stake in the league this week - confirming rumours that have been swirling for months. It is clear 777 - who already own the London Lions - really do see the potential in British basketball and it will be fascinating to see how it plays out, especially if it does end up serving as a catalyst for other investors as they hope. I should (date/time tbc) be interviewing them on the podcast next week - if you have any (less obvious) questions, let me know!

📸 Clapham Common renovation complete - with photos

It wasn't quite the incredible clear morning we had hoped for last Friday when we went down with the drone, in fact it was about as grey and cloudy as it could have been - ended up having to photoshop the skyline and replace it with the one we had from an earlier visit when it was blue skies! Either way, the project is finally complete, the seating is installed, it looks great and I couldn't be happier. Working on a comprehensive guide for others to take on their own projects which hopefully will be released in January! On to the next...

🎥 BBL Top Plays catch up

Week 13 and Week 12 plays of the week are now up and we're all caught up heading into the Christmas break! Tahir Hajat has been incredible once again on the voiceovers - check out Week 11 for the best one of the season imo!

That wraps up another week, as always, hit reply with any thoughts, questions or anything else!

Have an incredible Christmas and speak to you next week!

With gratitude,

Sam