Basketball in Great Britain has been making steady progress year after year, though it still remains far from the elite level of European basketball.
At this summer’s European Championship, Great Britain finds itself in a challenging group alongside Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Montenegro, and Germany.
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At this summer’s European Championship, Great Britain finds itself in a challenging group alongside Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Montenegro, and Germany.
The British national team features a wide array of talented players active across Europe and the U.S. The extended roster includes Amin Adamu, Aaryn Rai, and Tarik Phillip from the London Lions, while Kaiyem Cleary plays for Manchester Basketball and Josh Ward-Hibbert represents Newcastle Eagles.

Daniel Akin plays for Kolossos Rhodes, Jubrile Belo suits up for Stade Rochelais Basket, and Quinn Ellis wears the jersey of the legendary Olimpia Milano. Myles Hesson plays in Lithuania for Neptunas, while Noah Horchler is part of Greek side AS Karditsas.
Luke Nelson competes with Anwil Wloclawek, and Gabe Olaseni represents Mersin MSK in Turkey. On the U.S. college scene, standout players include Ethan Price (Washington State Cougars) and Joshua Uduje (San Jose State Spartans).
Jelani Watson-Gayle plays in the Czech Republic for Slavia Prague, Pat Whelan is with Falco Szombathely, and Carl Wheatle represents Umana Reyer Venice in Italy. Lastly, Akwasi Yeboah currently plays for Trabzonspor in Turkey.
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