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League competition 2017/18

3617 August 2017

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.

Interview with long serving official, Shervin Farzaneh

3520 June 2017

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.

Dunks and Threes, the Yin and Yang of Basketball

349 June 2017

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.

Team entry deadline for the 2017/18 Season

336 June 2017

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.

An Englishman in Texas; Basketball in Fort Worth

3223 May 2017

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.

Arrangements for the 2017/18 season

319 May 2017

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.

Huish Taunton Tigers Selection and Assessment

3010 April 2017

Huish Taunton Tigers will be holding selection and assessment days for all squads during April on the following dates. Huish Taunton Tigers are also intending to run a senior men’s national league team for the 2017/18 season.

Millfield host Juniors Central Venue League 26/02/17

293 March 2017

On Sunday 26th February, Millfield School hosted a SBL Junior Central Venue Tournament at Millfield Prep School featuring teams from Somerset League clubs. The results of the day’s matches are listed below.