Updates Page 37 of 41

Fixtures released for upcoming 2017/18 season

37

The league has finalised fixture dates and times for the upcoming 2017/18 Somerset Basketball Season and released the information to clubs. The league will commence October 13 with Team BC Bucs vs Bridgwater Baltics.

Read More

NBL Report: Taunton Tigers vs Bristol Academy Flyers II

40

Taunton Tigers made their return to senior National League Basketball this week after a 5-year absence. Playing at their new home venue, Richard Huish College, they hosted Bristol Academy Flyers II in the National Cup first round.

Read More

League competition 2017/18

36

Somerset Basketball has received entries from six teams for the upcoming season which means the league will once again run for the 2017/18 season. Format and start date for the league are still to be confirmed.

Read More

Interview with long serving official, Shervin Farzaneh

35

As a long-time official, Shervin Farzaneh has seen a lot of Basketball. In this interview he talks about what made him get into officiating and the keys to enjoying a long career.

Read More

Dunks and Threes, the Yin and Yang of Basketball

34

Though it is taken for granted in today’s game, the three point shot didn’t always exist. In the NBA, prior to 1979 all field goals, no matter where a player shot from, were worth 2 points.

Read More

Team entry deadline for the 2017/18 Season

33

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the summer and a break from Basketball. Or, that you’re enjoying working on your game ready for next year! Speaking of next year, the deadline for team entry to the Men’s Somerset league is approaching fast.

Read More

An Englishman in Texas; Basketball in Fort Worth

32

Former Taunton Tigers and Wells Warriors sharpshooter Alastair Bird answers questions about his move to Texas and the Basketball over there, both playing and watching.

Read More

Arrangements for the 2017/18 season

31

We are looking forward to next season and we hope once again to be running the Senior Men’s Somerset League. Teams are asked to contact the league and inform us of your intentions for next year.

Read More