British Championship Basketball Launches with Historic Partnership to Elevate Domestic GameBritish Championship Basketball (BCB), a new professional league formed by the clubs of the former NBL Division One, is proud to officially announce its launch of a groundbreaking partnership with the British Basketball Federation (BBF) and the Home Country Associations (HCAs) – Basketball England, Basketball Scotland, and Basketball Wales.BCB has been established to meet the growing demand for a stronger, club-led league that reflects the ambitions, capabilities, and professionalism of the country’s top-performing basketball organisations. The league has emerged from years of collaboration, driven by acollective desire to elevate the standard, visibility, and sustainability of British basketball.“British Championship Basketball represents a new chapter for our sport – one where the players, the clubs and their communities are at the centre of decision-making,” said Russell Bell Independent Chair, BCB.“By coming together under a shared vision, we’ve created a league that prioritises high performance, homegrown talent, and long-term growth.” The new league will work in partnership with all other stakeholders, including governing bodies, professional leagues, sports councils, and sponsors, to ensure alignment with GB-wide standards and objectives. Doing so will open pathways for British players, coaches and officials to deliver at the highest level, while strengthening the infrastructure surrounding the domestic game.Chris Grant, Chair of BBF said:“The arrival of British Championship Basketball is a big step forward. This new league will bring high quality basketball closer to communities across the whole of Britain and boost our collective efforts to raise standards in coaching and officiating as well as on the court.”“We wish BCB’s founding clubs the very best and we’re grateful to the Home Country Associations for joining forces with the new league and the BBF to strengthen the British competition structure.”