USA ease to win over Great Britain in Manchester warm-up
Despite their heroic efforts early on in the game, Great Britain’s men were forced to submit to the pressures placed on them by the reigning world and Olympic champions, the USA, as they were beaten soundly 118-78 in Manchester. In…
To right the wrongs of the riots and save British basketball – Pops Mensah-Bonsu
Last year’s riots in London, as well as the copycat events that followed, struck a chord with everyone in Britain. For Pops Mensah-Bonsu, seeing the images of Tottenham High Road on the television with cars set ablaze, and shop windows…
Great Britain’s women go toe to toe with USA
Great Britain’s women could not prevail against the overall power of USA as they were beaten 63-88 at Manchester Arena in the biggest women’s game played in recent history in Britain. The first five minutes of the first quarter can…
USA Basketball are taking this one seriously
This isn’t just “another” warm-up. It’s the beginning of the end of their efforts to capture a second consecutive Olympic gold medal, and what better opportunity to win over some fans (if GB are unfortunate in not claiming a medal…