After a tumultuous debut season in the British Basketball League (BBL), the Plymouth City Patriots have wasted little time in securing the services of one of the best coaches in the league, as the club have announced a long-term deal for their current Head Coach, Paul James. Less than two months ago, Coach James was instrumental in his side’s achievement of making the 2022 … [Read more...]
BBL Disciplinary Panel Findings – Plymouth v…
Plymouth City Patriots v Bristol Flyers18 February 2022 Following the review of the incident from this game by the Disciplinary Panel found as follows: FIBA rule 18.3.5 states that substitutes may leave their bench during a timeout provided they remain within the vicinity of their team bench area. FIBA rule 39.2.1 states that substitutes who leave the team bench area during a … [Read more...]
Plymouth pick up biggest win of season, Sheffield…
BBL ChampionshipLondon Lions 81-83 Plymouth City Patriots (26-18, 48-35, 62-57)(Lions – Williams 10, Washburn 16, Ward-Hibbert 13; Patriots – Hassan 28, Williams 19, Ubiaro 15) BBL ChampionshipB. Braun Sheffield Sharks 77-66 Surrey Scorchers (16-16, 34-35, 53-52)(Sharks – Glasgow Jr. 19, Johnson 17, Delpeche 7; Scorchers – Davis Jr. 19, Thomas 17, Hamrick 14) Plymouth City … [Read more...]
Plymouth add experience with Hart
Plymouth City Patriots coach Paul James has added more experience to his roster with the newest addition, former GB U20, Joe Hart. The eight year pro has experienced BBL basketball before with the 2016-17 Newcastle Eagles team, where he was a BBL Cup winner and Play-Offs and Championship runner up averaging 6.8 points per game. Since then, Joe has played most of his basketball … [Read more...]
Shelton returns to Plymouth – British Basketball…
Shawn Shelton will be returning to the City of Plymouth as Plymouth City Patriots have today confirmed him as their latest addition to their roster. Shawn Shelton is no stranger to Plymouth basketball after spending the 2018-19 season with Plymouth Raiders. Since then the 6’7″ forward spent a season with Spanish EBA side Culleredo averaging 14.3 points per game and six rebounds … [Read more...]