Hey,

Another earning morning drop to give a heads up on the big game happening later this morning!

🇬🇧 GB Women battle for EuroBasket 2021

It's all to play for this morning as GB take on Belarus at 11:30am in a bit to qualify for EuroBasket Women 2021. Check the preview which Brad has expertly put together here and the permutations here - this was before Poland beat Belarus yesterday (at it's most basic, they win, they're in, they lose it gets a lot more complicated), and then make sure you tune into the live stream on YouTube from 11:30.

🎙 Podcast: Chris Mayes

Chopped it up this week with Chris Mayes, who has now spent a decade on the continent carving out a career for himself as a coach. It was fascinating to hear his story - and clear there are frustrations - as with players - that he didn't feel he was able to stay in the UK to get pushed like he needed to be, but it's an interesting listen that you should check out!

🇬🇧 GB Senior Men's long list

The GB Senior Men's long list is out, with 24 names for their upcoming EuroBasket 2022 qualifiers. Always hard to read into it too much as only 14 usually end up at camp but it would seem the likelihood is it will be the same core as last time.

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

With gratitude,

Sam

P.S. Check out the latest BBL Power Rankings and the latest BBL Top 10 plays - easily the most highlight-packed of the season!