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Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhy British basketball needs more volume - with Matt Johnson – Ep. 119For episode 119 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Reading Rockets CEO Matt Johnson. Johnson shares the journey of the Reading Rockets, a basketball club founded in 1997, emphasising the importance of youth engagement and community impact. He discusses the current scope of the club, its legal structures, and the challenges faced in the British basketball landscape, while highlighting the need for more participation in basketball, the significance of youth development, and the philosophy behind coaching young players. Matt discusses the various barriers to growth in basketball clubs, the importance of knowledge sharing and...2025-03-111h 03Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterUnderstanding the BBF's professional league license tender process - with Chris Grant - Ep. 118Emergency pod!With the shock news that the British Basketball Federation (BBF) has granted preferred bidder status to an investment group led by Marshall Glickman, going into an exclusive negotiating period for the professional league operating license, we got BBF Chair Chris Grant on the pod to discuss his and the BBF’s position.It was widely expected that Super League Basketball (SLB) would be the ones to get the preferred bidder status but they did not submit a tender, citing unreasonable & unlawful demands – including a £25k non-refundable fee just to tender & a £1.5M annual licens...2025-01-3041 min
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#843: Hitler, 9/11, and the Opium Trade: Uncovering the British Empire's Hidden Legacy with Guido PreparataThank you for tuning in to another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. In this episode, we’re joined by author Guido Preparata for a deep dive into the far-reaching influence of the British Empire. We explore how their control spans across war, banking, religion, and the global drug trade, touching every aspect of human life. This episode is absolutely mind-blowing—packed with jaw-dropping insights. As always, thank you for your continued support Grab your copy of the 2nd issue of the Chaos Twins now and join the Army Of Chaos: https://bit.ly/4...2024-12-122h 00
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#821: How British Intelligence Infiltrated Islam With Jay DyerThank you for tuning in to another episode of *Tin Foil Hat* with Sam Tripoli! In this episode, we welcome back author and researcher Jay Dyer to discuss how British intelligence infiltrated Islam to aid the British Empire in controlling the Middle East. This episode is packed with information that sheds light on the chaos in that region and hints at what could happen here in America. It’s easily one of the best discussions we've ever had on the show—pure gold! Thank you for your continued support! Check out Sam Tripoli's new special "Why is Ever...2024-10-042h 07Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterLaunching a new professional basketball league in 10 weeks - with Vaughn Millette - Ep. 117For episode 117 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Super League Basketball (SLB) interim Chair and Sheffield Sharks and Hatters new owner Vaughn Millette.Vaughn discussed his journey into British basketball, his role as interim chair of the league, and the challenges faced in revitalising the sport after a tumultuous summer. He shared insights on the business dynamics of the league, the importance of community engagement, and the need for financial stability. Vaughn emphasised the significance of developing British talent and improving facilities to foster growth in the sport. He also highlights th...2024-09-2547 min
Women in FocusHelen talks to Sam Hawcroft
Helen interviews Sam Hawcroft. Sam is the owner and publisher of H&E Naturist magazine. She talks about the long history of the magazine, and the various forms it has taken under the different editors over the last 100 plus years. It was through being a proof reader for H&E in the noughties which led Sam to discover naturism in the first place. She also discusses the online behaviour of men, and the issues surrounding body acceptance in mainstream women's magazines.Read Sam's written Women in Focus interview here.
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Sam on Twitter/X...2024-07-0638 minHoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBig picture thinking at the Caledonia Gladiators - with Steve Timoney - Ep. 114For episode 114 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Caledonia Gladiators owner Steve Timoney.Timoney and his wife Alison – who also own the Gladiators’ WBBL franchise – took over the BBL club just before the start of this season and are self financing the project they consider to be part of their legacy.With a net worth estimated at anywhere between £60 million and £100 million they have lofty ambitions for the club which include a £20million facility project, announced last month.In this hour long episode we speak to Steve about his business background, how he go...2023-04-031h 05Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe task of unifying the sport as Chair of the BBF – with Chris Grant – Ep. 113For episode 113 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with new Chair of the British Basketball Federation (BBF), Chris Grant.Having been announced in September and officially starting the role in November, Grant joined the organisation following a tumultuous summer for the Great Britain national team programmes, underscored by the men’s disastrous showing at EuroBasket.In this little over an hour podcast, we discuss why he took on the role, what the challenges are, and what he is trying to do to change the future of the BBF.Timestamps:00:00 Intro2023-03-181h 19Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterTaking the helm of the BBL as CEO - with Aaron Radin - Ep. 112For episode 112 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with recently named CEO of the BBL, Aaron Radin.Announced last week as the new face and boss of the league, the American joins the league after a 30-year professional career where he has held senior level positions at a multitude of sports, media and tech organisations such as the NBA, The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal and most recently, Meta.He joins the league almost exactly a year since 777 Partners announced a £7million investment into the BBL.In this hour long conversation we go i...2022-12-121h 09Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBecoming unanimous Ivy League Player of the Year - with Tosan Evbuomwan - Ep. 111For Episode 111 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Princeton Tiger and unanimous Ivy League Player of the Year, Tosan Evbuomwan.The 21 year old out of Newcastle is fresh off a breakout season with Princeton, and is coming to London next week for the London Basketball Classic to play in front of a home crowd with his college team.The former GB U18 and Hoopsfix All-Star Classic alumnus ended regular season play last season as the Ivy League leader in assists per game (5.0), and assist/turnover ratio (2.2). He ranked second in the conference in...2022-11-1749 minHoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterRetiring as a GB all-time great - with Dan Clark - Ep. 110For Episode 110 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with GB all-time great Dan Clark, who announces his retirement from playing professional basketball.The London 2012 Olympian, whose final season has ended up being his only one playing domestically - with the Manchester Giants in the BBL - is fresh off becoming GB men’s all-time caps leader during their recent EuroBasket campaign last month, adding to his all-time points, rebounding and blocked shots leader titles.The first British player to sign a junior contract in Europe as a 14 year old, he had a 17 year professional ca...2022-10-031h 17Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterRetiring on top – with Jo Leedham-Warner – Ep. 109For episode 109 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we do a special with British basketball legend Jo Leedham-Warner, who has announced her retirement from playing professional basketball.An 11-year career that reads like a fairytale, Leedham-Warner is coming off an undefeated season in the WBBL where she was named MVP after returning to play following giving birth.A London 2012 Olympian, EuroCup champion, WNBA draft pick and the NCAA Division 2 all-time leading scorer to name a few, Jo will go down as one of the all-time greats out of the UK and in this hour episode we look...2022-06-2258 min
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#578: The Secret Plan To Bring America Back Into The British Empire with Richard GroveThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we welcome Richard Grove back to the show for easily one of our best episodes ever. We dive deep into the British Empire's secret plan to bring America to its knees and back under control of the British Elites. We go deep on the total banger. Thank you for your support. Want To See Sam Tripoli Live? Grab Your Tickets at Samtripoli.com June 17th: Tallahassee, Fl- Tin Foil Hat Comedy And Swarm Tank with Sam Tripoli and Eddie Bravo https://bit...2022-06-151h 56Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterPreparing to be the next Brit in the NBA – with Jeremy Sochan – Ep. 108With less than 2 weeks until the NBA draft, we sit down with projected lottery pick Jeremy Sochan to discuss how his preparation is going and ask him questions submitted from the fans via our Instagram page.Sochan is set to become the first Brit drafted since Ryan Richards in 2010, and only the second to go in the lottery, following on from Luol Deng. The former MK Trojan and Solent Kestrel left the UK at 16 to attend La Lumiere High School before returning to Europe to play in Germany at OrangeAcademy. From there he signed with B...2022-06-0918 min
TV Makes Sense & Comedy Night Podcasted RightTV Makes Sense - Episode 01 - Arrested Development - For British Eyes OnlyComedy Night Podcasted Right is taking a summer hiatus and we are proud to present to you our special summer spin-off: TV Makes Sense.Every other week, Gus, Sam, or Matt will pick a great episode of television and the three will break it down. The plot, the cast, the behind the scenes info, or even how the episode has affected their real lives. Because life is messy and unstructured, but TV Makes Sense.Gus got the first pick, and he chose an all-time classic from an amazing series: Arrested Development, Season 3, Episode 2, "For British Ey...2022-06-091h 29Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhy 777 invested millions into the BBL - with Lenz Balan - Ep. 107For episode 107 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Lenz Balan, Vice President of 777 Partners and new owners of the BBL and London Lions.Following on from the announcement that 777 have invested £7million into the BBL for a 45% stake (though their ownership of the Lions takes it to 50%), we thought it was necessary to get a look into who is behind the scenes at 777, find out their reasons for investing into British basketball and what their plans are for the league.In this hour and a half podcast we dig deep into how the i...2022-02-131h 28Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHow to transform your local basketball court - with Malvern Hoops - Ep. 106For Episode 106 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Jon May and Tom Bennett from the Malvern Hoops campaign, who have recently transformed their local basketball courts.The five year campaign came to an end in August, after the brand new courts at Victoria Park, in Malvern, Worcestershire, were officially opened. Not purely aesthetic, the courts have been resurfaced with new hoops installed, completed with spring loaded rims and fibreglass backboards.In this hour long podcast, we go into the backstory of the Malvern Hoops campaign, how they managed to pull it...2021-09-301h 07Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterMaking an easy transition into retirement from pro ball - with Joe Ikhinmwin - Ep. 105For episode 105 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with England international and nine year pro, Joe Ikhinmwin.In this two hour bumper episode, the former London Lions captain exclusively reveals he is retiring from basketball, with a smooth transition to The Cyber Nerds, the business he set up with three friends to review movies, comics and games which has become a huge success.Starting his basketball career as a 14 year old at East London Royals, he moved on to Barking Abbey basketball academy before attending Seminole State Junior College and then NCAA Division 1 South...2021-08-192h 08Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterGetting a BBL & WBBL franchise off the ground - with Jay Marriott - Ep. 104For episode 104 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Jay Marriott, CEO of Gloucester Sport, responsible for new WBBL franchise Gloucester Queens and potential BBL franchise Gloucester Kings.A former pro player and Head Coach of the Plymouth Raiders, Marriott was brought in by long-term friend Alex Petheram - 100% owner of the new Gloucester operation - to oversee and manage the basketball side of things, including the WBBL franchise that was recently accepted for this coming season, and a potential BBL franchise for the 2022-23 season.In this hour plus conversation, hear from Jay...2021-08-121h 12Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHow the love of the game keeps you playing into your 40's - with Jason Swaine - Ep. 103For episode 103 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with former England senior international and BBL pro, Jason Swaine.Swaine, known to be one of the great all-time shooters, picked up 24 caps for England, is a three-time BBL title winner and 12-time National League Division 1 title champion.Starting his professional career with the Sheffield Sharks, he led the BBL in 3-point percentage in his second year, and also played for Chester Jets and Manchester Giants.Eventually signing with Teeside Mohawks, he was a part of one of the most successful teams in national...2021-05-201h 21Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterDeveloping a performance pathway for British basketball - with Warwick Cann - Ep. 102For episode 102 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Warwick Cann, the former Performance Pathways Co-ordinator and National Teams Director for GB and Basketball England.Warwick, an Australian, was hired in 2009, and had a number of different roles through to 2016 focused around performance pathways and the national teams, as he sat between both the BBF and BE.In this little over an hour conversation, we look back on his time in the UK with basketball, what the issues were, and what we can learn from them.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:48 Interview...2021-05-131h 10Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterCareer pathways for British coaches - with Tim Lewis - Ep. 101For episode 101 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with British coaching trailblazer Tim Lewis.Lewis, who most recently was an advanced scout for the Toronto Raptors, left the UK in 2006 to pursue his coaching dream, starting at CBA in Spain, before returning to set up Essex Pirates in the BBL as a pathway for young British talent.A former junior and senior national team player who went on D1 scholarship to the University of New Hampshire, Lewis has coached at European Championships, Commonwealth Games and at the Olympics.Since then he did...2021-05-061h 29Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhat happened to the London 2012 Olympics basketball legacy? Ep. 100For Episode 100 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we do a deep dive into the London 2012 Olympic legacy, interviewing 8 different people who were in and around the British basketball programme.We wanted to do something a little bit different for hitting the century mark and after a suggestion on Twitter from @auld_jethart to look at the Olympic legacy, we jumped on it.There were plans to interview a lot more people - but already reaching just short of 3 hours, we figured release this is as a part one with a potential part two to come with...2021-04-292h 45Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHaving over six decades on the sidelines coaching - with John Collins - Ep. 99For Episode 99 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with British coaching legend John Collins.Collins, awarded an MBE in 2009 for his services to basketball, has been coaching for over six decades and done it at every level.He was at the helm of Sutton for the first ever National League game, and again when they became the first ever English team to win a game in Europe, coached both the England and Great Britain Senior Women, where he qualified England for the European Championships, was at the helm of the legendary Avon Cosmetics women's...2021-04-111h 23Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterUsing your pro career to give back to your community - with Orlan Jackman - Ep. 98For Episode 98 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Solent Kestrels forward and England and GB Senior international Orlan Jackman.Originally out of Hackney, Jackman started out with the Hackney White Heat before heading to the US to prep school in California. Unable to get the NCAA Division 1 offer he was looking for, he returned to the UK for a season playing for Manchester Magic under Jeff Jones in NBL D1, before heading back to the US to JUCO.He attended Seminole State College - with current London Lion captain Joe Ikhinmwin...2021-04-011h 36Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBeing a late bloomer on his way to a successful pro career - with Taiwo Badmus - Ep. 97For Episode 97 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with 3-year pro and Ireland Senior international Taiwo Badmus.Badmus did not start playing until he was 16 years old, under the legendary Mike Cartey in South London, before attending Hackney Community College. After struggling to get to the US, and enrolling at the University of West London, Badmus exploded onto the scene in the summer of 2014 with a strong showing at Midnight Madness, eventually leading to a scholarship to Fairmont State, one of the top NCAA Division 2 programmes in the US.After a season and a...2021-03-261h 15Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterCarving out a career in the pros in Japan – with Ben Lawson – Ep. 96For Episode 96 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya big man, Ben Lawson.The 7’1″ centre originally out of Oaklands College, turned pro in 2017-18 after a four year career at NCAA Division 1 school Western Kentucky University where he finished up as their fourth all-time blocked shots leader, starting his career in Cyprus before making the switch to Japan in 2018-19 where he has remained since.A former England Under-18 and GB Under-20, Lawson played for the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA Summer League, and was recently named to the GB S...2021-03-041h 23
British Beauty Council - Career InsightsEpisode 1: Sam FarmerThis week, as part of British Science week our President of Education Pillar, Elizabeth Barnett-Lawton, speaks to Sam Farmer, cosmetic scientist and owner of the unisex, personal care range for teenagers, ‘SAM FARMER’.It was only when Sam’s children reached puberty that he became aware of the manipulative and sexist biases surrounding young people’s cosmetic products. Sam believed that the derogatory imagery and wording was creating more harm than good and decided to take action. From making his very first deodorant to now owning his own brand, this episode sees how Sam left his career in telev...2021-02-2628 minHoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterLeading GB to EuroBasket 2022 qualification - with Marc Steutel - Ep. 95 For Episode 95 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with GB Senior Men's Acting Head Coach Marc Steutel, who has just led the team to EuroBasket 2022 qualification.An assistant with the squad since 2018, Steutel was given the reins of the team for the February 2020 window when the British Basketball Federation became aware Nate Reinking would be unavailable due to his commitments with the Canton Charge.Since then, he has taken the helm through all three windows across the past 12 months, going 4-2, and qualifying for EuroBasket 2022 this past week after a big victory over Germany...2021-02-251h 17Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterTaking the US high school route – with Sam Alajiki – Ep. 94For Episode 94 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with St Benedicts prep wing and Cal commit, Sam Alajiki.Alajiki left the UK in January of 2020, where he had started the season with Barking Abbey having initially been developed by Kent Crusaders, to attend Beckley Prep in Virginia. After a half season there – which was cancelled due to COVID – he made the switch to St Benedicts in New Jersey, but not before committing to PAC-12 side Cal, becoming the third British-developed player in the Class of 2021 to sign with a high major programme.2021-02-181h 10Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhat the BBL can learn from the growth of the Australian NBL - with Jeremy Loeliger - Ep. 93For Episode 93 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Commissioner of the Australian NBL, Jeremy Loeliger.Loeliger has overseen an unprecedented growth period of the NBL across the past 5 years, as the league has gone from on the verge of bankruptcy to one of the most prominent leagues globally with arguably the closest product as a game day experience to the NBA. Click here to enter your details and be notified when we release our in depth case study.In 2015, multi-millionaire Larry Kestleman took a 51% controlling stake in the league (he now owns 94%) for $7...2021-02-111h 00Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHeading overseas to pursue a coaching career - with Chris Mayes - Ep. 92For Episode 92 we sit down with Chris Mayes, Technical Director of BC Triple Threat in Haarlem in Holland.Mayes, who grew up on the South East coast near Worthing, started out playing before turning his eye to coaching between Worthing and Solent Kestrels under the tutelage of the legendary Jimmy GuymonWhilst trying to build his experience at a camp in the US, he was told he would need a degree to be able to permanently relocate across the channel so returned to the UK to take an assistant role with Worthing Thunder, whilst doing...2021-02-041h 37Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBringing the first NCAA tournament to Europe - with Marc Mulholland - Ep. 91For Episode 91 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Belfast-based Marc Mulholland, the Executive Director & Creative Producer of the Belfast Basketball Classic with Inspirus Sports.Mulholland is a former Irish junior international, and plays a huge role in the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic - the first NCAA tournament to take place in Europe with the Sport Changes Life Foundation and partner NCAA MAAC Conference and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.He has been embedded in the Irish basketball community for years starting in historic St Gall's Basketball Club in West Belfast...2021-01-281h 38Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterLessons from Canadian basketball, academy leagues, & the BDM - with Jesse Sazant - Ep. 89For Episode 89 of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with Kent Crusaders Director Jesse Sazant.Sazant, originally from Canada, built the foundations of his coaching career and philosophy working under the legendary Dave Smart at Carleton University, before moving to the UK in 2000 to pursue his teaching career.He got involved with Kent Crusaders - then known as East Kent Crusaders - the day he landed in England, before becoming a director 3 years later and taking over the reins of the programme. In the 17 years since, the Crusaders have grown to mini ballers...2021-01-142h 04Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhat British basketball can learn from the US – with Steve Vear – Ep. 88For Episode 88 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Head of Basketball Operations for Luol Deng, founder of recruitment and scouting service She's Got Next, and assistant coach at Sierra Canyon High School, Steve Vear.Vear, a former England junior international, played the majority of his career in NBL Division 1 with a season in the BBL with Leicester Riders, before making the move into to his own coaching business and working with Deng, heading up the UK arm of the Luol Deng Foundation. As part of that role he oversaw Deng Camp, and the...2021-01-072h 55Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterMaking the transition from pro player to pro scout - with Dzaflo Larkai - Ep. 87In Episode 87 of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with former GB international and 12 year pro Dzaflo Larkai.Larkai retired from playing ahead of the 2019-20 season and made a smooth transition into life after playing as an international NBA scout with the Milwaukee Bucks.'Flo' played professionally for 12 years, spending most of his time in Japan where he won 7 titles, including doing the regular season and playoff double three times consecutively. He also played in Spain and in the UK - suiting up for Mersey Tigers, Leicester Riders, Manchester Giants and London...2020-12-312h 01Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterRejuvenating the Manchester Giants - with Jamie Edwards - Ep. 86For Episode 86 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Edwards, former England international and now heading up the new Manchester Giants project.After almost a decade of dwelling near or at the bottom of the league table, in February of 2020, Manchester Giants saw new ownership led by Edwards, and have started this season as a new-look outfit, with a competitive roster, new home venue and re-brand.Edwards grew up playing for Oldham Celtics before making the move to Manchester United and was taken under his wing by the legendary Alton Byrd, who remains...2020-12-241h 28Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe role universities have to play within British basketball - with Matt Newby - Ep. 84For Episode 84 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Worcester Wolves Head Coach Matt Newby.Having been coaching for over 21 years, Newby, is one of the few coaches to have won titles at NBL Division 4, Division 3, Division 2, Division 1 and BBL levels following his BBL Cup title in January with Worcester. He has won no less than 14 national titles across Senior competitions, from National League, to BUCS and the BBL.He built a programme from the bottom up, taking the Leeds Carnegie programme from the lower rungs of the national leagues through to...2020-12-101h 37Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterFrom Hackney to lockdown defender in the ACC - with Olu Babalola - Ep. 82For Episode 82 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with former GB Senior international and more than decade-long pro Olu Babalola.Olu, who retired in 2016, is one of the most physically dominant and talented junior players to come out of the UK, coming through the great late Joe White's programme before having an esteemed high school career at St Augustine's Prep where he made multiple All-State teams whilst winning State titles, and scoring more than 1000 points.The 6'6" 260lbs (!) wing was recruited heavily, ultimately choosing to go to Clemson where he was a...2020-11-261h 38Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterGrowing a club from the bottom up - with James Merchant - Ep. 81In Episode 81 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with James Merchant, founder and director of the Richmond Knights.Founded in 2009, the Knights have taken a steady, sustainable approach to growth, starting with taster sessions in schools, working their way up from friendly games to central venue league (CVL) competitions, and not entering their first team into national league until four years later.Now, 11 years later, the programme boasts over 1000 participants across 32 different primary schools, 9secondary schools, with 21 teams across the club from Under-10s to Senior, including 9 competing in the NBL, and...2020-11-191h 11Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBuilding legacy for Newham over three decades - with Caroline Charles - Ep. 80For Episode 80 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Caroline Charles, founder and owner of the Newham Youngbloods basketball club.Charles founded the Youngbloods in 1992 and for almost three decades has provided an outlet for young basketball players in one of the most deprived boroughs in the country.Caroline has been responsible for thousands of players getting their start in basketball, having fielded Youngbloods teams for both boys and girls through u14s to u18s, as well as coaching the Newham London Youth Games squad for 25 years.Having been mentored by...2020-11-121h 27Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBeing nationally ranked in the US before returning to Europe & committing to Baylor – with Jeremy Sochan – Ep. 79In Episode 79 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with one of the most highly regarded UK prospects, 2003 born and Class of 2021's Jeremy Sochan.The former Solent Kestrel departed the UK ahead of the 2019-20 season to head to powerhouse high school La Lumiere in Indiana, drawing attention and being ranked as high as in the forties by national ranking outlets, before returning to Europe this year and signing with OrangeAcademy - the feeder team of ratiopharm Ulm in Germany.Sochan - who has both Polish and American passports but was raised in the...2020-11-051h 21Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBuilding an elite academy - with Neal Hopkins - Ep. 77For Episode 77 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with Director of Myerscough College basketball academy, Neal Hopkins.In just eight years, Neal has built Myerscough to one of the most successful elite academies in the UK, having won two EABL titles (the most recent being a co-championship), 4 X AOC Elite National Cup titles, plus two Division 3 titles whilst gaining promotion to Division 2, along with a European Youth Basketball League regular season title last year, all whilst sending numerous players to the US on scholarship. Also a GB U20 assistant last summer with the team in...2020-10-221h 21Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterDeveloping basketball in Birmingham - with Paul Douglas aka Dougie - Ep. 76For episode 76 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with 13 year pro and 20-year coach Paul Douglas, aka Dougie.Dougie, originally a Birmingham Bullet, played all his years in the UK, predominantly in the North East, across Gateshead, Vikings, Sunderland Saints, Sunderland Scorpions, Newcastle Comets and Newcastle Eagles.Having represented England at U15, U17 and U18 levels, he received his first call up to the Senior team in 1993, and when he retired from playing in 1997 was 7th all-time in BBL 3-point shooting. As a coach, he has won 13 national championships, assisted England U16s...2020-10-151h 57Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHow not getting minutes sparked a change in work ethic - with Teddy Okereafor - Ep. 75In episode 75 of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with GB starting guard and four year pro Teddy Okereafor.Currently a free agent, Okereafor is mulling over his opens and seems to be open to a return to the UK to play in the BBL, as we discussed the state of the domestic league along with his career and journey to date.Having had a successful junior career in England which culminated in an U18 national championship with the Westminster Warriors, Teddy went to the US to Christchurch High School where he won Virginia Prep...2020-10-081h 18Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBuilding resilience after getting fired from your first two jobs - with Gabe Olaseni - Ep.74For Episode 74 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Great Britain big man, Gabe Olaseni, currently plying his trade in Turkey with Buyukcekmece.This episode is supported by Foot Locker, find out what they are doing for grassroots hoops in Europe at the Foot Locker Basketball Hub.The 6'11" centre is in his sixth year as a pro after a successful college career at Iowa, and has played at the highest levels in Europe, having signed what was reported as one of the biggest rookie contracts in Europe with Euroleague side Bamberg straight out of...2020-10-011h 37Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterRecruitment, pathways and choosing Wake Forest - with Cameron & Danny Hildreth - Ep.73For Episode 73 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with highly rated Class of 2021 prospect Cameron Hildreth and his father and coach, Danny Hildreth.Danny is a former BBL professional, having had more than a decade long playing career with Ware Rebels, Brighton Bears, Derby Storm and Worthing Thunder, before stepping into the coaching side of the game, whilst Cameron, a GB junior international, is arguably the best player of his generation, having dominated NBL Division 1 as a 17 year old last season averaging over 20 points per game.Danny has coached Cameron on at least one...2020-09-241h 03Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterFrom Eagles fan to assistant coach - with Dave Forrester - Ep. 72In Episode 72 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with former Newcastle Eagles assistant coach Dave Forrester, who announced he would be stepping down from the sidelines last week.Forrester, a criminal defence lawyer by day, has an improbable story that saw him start as a super fan of the club before forging a relationship with Fab Flournoy that eventually saw him take a spot on the bench as assistant coach.He served over a decade on the sidelines with the league's winningest franchise under Fab, winning 14 trophies, and ending as runners up another 8 times.2020-09-171h 52Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBeing the face of a BBL franchise - with Tayo Ogedengbe - Ep. 71For episode 71 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with Tayo Ogedengbe, 12 year BBL veteran, England international and the face of the Surrey Scorchers franchise.Ogedengbe has been one of the best and most consistent British players in the BBL for a number of years, having made his debut in 2007-8 with London Capital under Steve Bucknall before representing Guildford Heat, Glasgow Rocks, plus a season in France with Calais, London Lions, and then signing with the Surrey Scorchers in 2015/16 as their franchise player, where he has remained since.His role with Scorchers goes beyond...2020-09-101h 25Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHitting the biggest shot in Wright State history - with Delme Herriman - Ep. 70For episode 70 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with Delme Herriman, aka Mr Versatility, former England international and 13 year pro.Herriman, who published his autobiography in 2010 chronicling the details of his life and basketball career, collected 77 caps for England, winning a Bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, alongside a more-than-decade-long professional career that saw him play in Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and the UK.The 6'6" 'point forward' started games at the 1 through 4 positions, and would regularly stuff the statsheet flirting with triple doubles which earned him the nickname Mr Versatility.2020-09-031h 41Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterOne of the most talented players to ever come out of the UK - with Ajou Deng - Ep. 69In Episdoe 69 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we speak with Ajou Deng, one of the most talented players to ever come out of the UK.Standing 6'11" with a 7'4" wingspan, Deng - the older brother of NBA and GB star Luol - had a skillset ahead of his time, being able to face up and handle the ball on the perimeter, ending up one of the most heralded prospects to ever land at UConn.Growing up through a devastating civil war in Sudan, him and his family fled to Egypt where he picked up a...2020-08-271h 28Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterFollowing happiness to Oregon and back to Leicester - with Holly Winterburn - Ep. 68For Episode 68 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with top GB prospect Holly Winterburn who recently announced her decision to return from the US and sign in Leicester on a three-year deal.Winterburn, 19, is one of the most talented junior players to ever come out of the UK, having spent her freshman season at top ranked Oregon where she won a Pac-12 regular season and tournament championship, playing alongside three teammates who would be selected in the top 10 of the 2020 WNBA draft.Her decision to play in the UK over the options she had...2020-08-201h 22Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterDeveloping a coaching philosophy with 50 years on the sidelines - with Dave Titmuss - Ep. 67In Episode 67 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with former BBL, NBL and England Head Coach, Dave Titmuss, aka Coach T.Titmuss has spent over 50 years on the sidelines of British basketball, starting out as a 22 year old before working his way up to the highest levels of the game experiencing success at every level, with 15 national titles, a Paralympic World Cup gold medal, a World Wheelchair Basketball Championship silver medal, a Paralympic bronze medal, two Coach of the Year awards and two Paralympic sport Coach of the Year awards.Starting in 1970 with St...2020-08-131h 39Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe greatest female British basketball player of all time - with Andrea Congreaves - Ep. 66For episode 66 of the Hoopsfix podcast we have Andrea Congreaves on the show, widely regarded the greatest female basketball player to ever come out of the UK.The sixteen-year pro was the first Brit to play in the WNBA, and won titles all over Europe after an absolutely dominant college career at Mercer.It is hard to be succinct when it comes listing her career accomplishments but start with having her jersey retired at Mercer, being named to both the school and conference Hall of Fame.Her time at Mercer saw her lead...2020-08-062h 01Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe importance of international exposure to develop British basketball - with Jack MajewskiIn Episode 65 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Jack Majewski, owner of London United basketball club and founder of Future Stars International Basketball Tournament. Originally from Krakow, Poland, Majewski was a former player who fell in love with the coaching side of the game, being at the helm of the Polish U16 national team before moving to the UK in the early 90s to join Kevin Cadle on the bench of the Guildford Kings as they made the top 16 of the FIBA Europe Cup. From there, he founded the Chessington Wildcats, before setting up...2020-08-022h 00Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterCollege athletics & recruiting British talent after a successful pro career - with Chris Haslam - Ep. 64In Episode 64 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with former GB and England international and current assistant coach at Montana State University, Chris Haslam.Originally out of Southport, Haslam recorded 58 caps for England and GB, representing England from 1997-2004 before being involved with the first two years of the re-start of the GB programme in 2006 and 2007.He had a 13 year professional career, playing not only in the BBL, but Greece, Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic, before transitioning into coaching where he is now an assistant at NCAA Division 1 school MSU....2020-07-231h 40Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterComing full circle with Manchester Giants - With Mike Bernard - Ep. 63In Episode 63 of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with former England Senior international and 13-year pro, Mike Bernard.Hailing from Manchester, Bernard hooked on to the Giants BBL team at just 16 years old, before going to the US for college and then having a pro career that saw him play in Greece, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Cyprus, Slovakia - where he had his most productive years and won a championship - and the UK.Having been involved with the Giants during their peak years in the mid-90s, and then joining them for...2020-07-161h 41Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe only British player to get drafted into the NBA in the last decade - with Ryan Richards - Ep. 62In Episode 62 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with the only British player to be drafted in the last decade, San Antonio Spurs draft pick Ryan Richards.The Great Britain Senior international, originally out of Kent, was selected with the 49th pick in the 2010 draft, and though never ending up on the final roster in the NBA, has gone on to play all over the world in places ranging from Switzerland, to Iran, Mexico, Austria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Greece, Poland, Lebanon and most recently the UK in the BBL.Now 29 years old, he looks...2020-07-091h 42Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBecoming the BBL's all-time leading scorer - with Peter Scantlebury MBE - Ep. 61In episode 61 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, the BBL All-Time leading scorer and second most capped England/GB player ever, Peter Scantlebury MBE joins us to talk his career.Scantlebury won 9 titles as a player in a 23 year career in the UK that saw him miss just a single game due to injury, whilst representing his country 143 times. He finished his BBL career all over the all-time leaderboards in various different statistical categories, having played for the likes of Bracknell, Sunderland, Thames Valley, London Towers, Newcastle Eagles and Sheffield Sharks before going into coaching with Sheffield w...2020-07-021h 47Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhat happened with the Mallin Review? With Martin Henlan - Ep. 60For episode 60 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we bring back Martin Henlan on the show to discuss the Mallin Review, an independent government-mandated review of basketball done in 2007, and the Basketball Players Association.The Mallin Review - which you can read in full here - was an independent review of basketball in England performed by a group of business and sport high-flyers external to basketball - except for Henlan - aimed to discover what is holding basketball back and why it is not meeting expectations to ensure that the upcoming London 2012 Olympics would be capitalised on....2020-06-251h 45Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterFrom Birmingham to the Euroleague - with Steve Hansell - Ep. 59For Episode 59 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with former England and GB international, and ten-year pro Steve Hansell.Hansell, now coaching Team Birmingham Elite in NBL Division 2, had one of the most successful playing careers of any player out of the UK, being signed to Italian side Kinder Bologna (literally) straight out of college - as they would win a Euroleague title weeks after him leaving Illinois State, before making a Euroleague Final Four with AEK Athens three years later.Having first represented England as an Under-15 and making his last international appearance...2020-06-181h 31Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBehind the scenes of running a BBL club - with 5 BBL owners - Ep. 58In episode 58 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we go into the behind the scenes of running a BBL club with 5 different owners.Paul Blake (Newcastle Eagles), Russell Levenston (Leicester Riders), Vince Macaulay (London Lions), Yuri Matischen (Sheffield Sharks), and Richard Mollard (Plymouth Raiders) jump on a Skype call to discuss the ins and outs of the league and running a franchise.In this episode, hear from the owners on:The structure of BBL clubs and why they all have a foundation separate to the professional clubThe extent of most BBL clubs community programmesHow revenues compare...2020-06-112h 02Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe first Brit to play in the NCAA Final Four - With Karl Brown - Ep. 56In Episode 56 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with the first Englishman to play in the NCAA Final Four, Karl Brown, who went on to have a more than decade-long pro career in the BBL, being an All-Star multiple times and winning titles.In this almost two hour episode, hear from Karl on:How he first started playingMaking the choice between football and basketballHow basketball kept him out of troubleHow a connection with the Leicester Riders head coach landed him in High School in Florida at the age of 16The cultural shock of going to...2020-05-281h 55Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWinning back-to-back BBL Coach of the Year awards - With Mick Bett - Ep. 55For Episode 55 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with two-time BBL Coach of the Year and the first player in English basketball history to play for, and then coach the England National team, Mick Bett.Bett, now a coach in Canada at Ridley College prep program and basketball commentator, is a multiple national-title winner as a player, 1983 Commonwealth games gold medalist, with 43 caps as a player, along with two-time BBL Coach of the Year along with 6 caps for England as Head Coach.Note – the internet was particularly bad on this call and the mic at...2020-05-211h 28Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhy aren't British basketball teams competing in Europe? With Russell Levenston - Ep. 54For episode 54 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we took an in depth look at why more British basketball teams aren't competing in Europe, speaking with Russell Levenston to focus on the Leicester Riders' experience in the 2018-19 season when they played in the Basketball Champions League and FIBA Europe Cup.Levenston is the Riders' Managing Director, having got involved with the club in 2007, becoming a co-owner of the club alongside Kevin Routledge.The Leicester Riders' became the first BBL team to compete in Europe in over 11 years when they entered the Basketball Champions League qualifiers in 2018...2020-05-141h 13Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBecoming the first English player to reach 100 caps - With Paul Stimpson - Ep. 53For Episode 53 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with former England and GB international, and legend of the game Paul Stimpson.Stimpson, is not only one of the British game's all-time greats, but post-playing has gone on to an impressive career off the court which saw him become the Managing Director of FIBA Media for over 15 years. At the end of last year, he moved over to DAZN (formerly Perform), an over-the-top subscription sports streaming service who have a multi-year deal for FIBA events through until 2033.Spending the majority of his playing d...2020-05-071h 50Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBouncing Back from Missing Out on the London 2012 Olympics - With Ogo Adegboye - Ep. 52For Episode 52 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Great Britain guard and esteemed pro, Ogo Adegboye.Originally from the Brixton Topcats programme under the legendary Jimmy Rogers, Adegboye carved out a successful near-decade long career for himself in the pros, whilst becoming GB's starting point guard in the run up the London 2012 Olympics.In this hour episode, hear from Ogo on:How he first got into playing basketballJoining the Brixton Topcats programme and communityComing up with the likes of Justin Robinson, Matthew Bryan-Amaning and Eric BoatengGetting to the US and his awful...2020-04-301h 12Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterFan Q&A - Deng & Pops | Ep. 10Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live, which we have been granted to re-post on our Hoopsfix Podcast feed. In Episode 10, aired on April 22nd 2020, it was the grand finale which went almost three hours and it was straight Q&A, as they answered questions from fans.Hear from the pair on:Whether or not Luol does his own laundryHow Luol has not shot a basketball since retiring, but has joined a...2020-04-232h 50Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe Future of Africa, Part 2 - Deng & Pops | Ep. 9Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live. We hit their team up to ask if they would be happy for us to record and publish online and we got the green light!In Episode 9, aired on April 20th 2020, they did a part 2 to the future of Africa, talking about the continent, favourite places to visit/live, the Basketball Africa League, and answered questions from fans.Follow @LuolDeng9 and @PopsMBonsu on Instagram.2020-04-211h 32Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe Future of Africa, Part 1 - Deng & Pops | Ep. 8Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live, which we are now re-posting on the Hoopsfix podcast feed with permission.In Episode 8, aired on April 17th 2020, they spoke about a cause particularly close to their heart - the plight of Africa, how they both view the continent and their respective countries - South Sudan and Ghana, the Basketball Africa League (BAL), what they are doing in both and what they envision for the future.2020-04-181h 00Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterLife After Basketball - Deng & Pops | Ep. 7With the world locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, continued with their Instagram live discussions, which we have been granted permission to post on the Hoopsfix Podcast feed.In Episode 7, aired on April 15th 2020, they spoke about life after basketball, their respective decisions to retire, how difficult it is to not be playing anymore, and what they are currently doing - Pops as the GM of the Capital City Gogo and Luol as the President of the South Sudanese Basketball Federation, along with what they are doing with...2020-04-161h 46Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterOlympic Glory - Deng & Pops | Ep. 6Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live, and have granted us permission to repost on the Hoopsfix podcast feed.In Episode 6, aired on April 13th 2020, it was the one we've all been waiting for, as they spoke about British Basketball, the Great Britain set up in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics, and more.Hear from the duo on:The build up to London 2012, helping the GB program rise through...2020-04-141h 55Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterNBA & Euroleague, Part 2 - Deng & Pops | Ep. 5Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, have been recording a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live, and with their permission we are reposting to the Hoopsfix Podcast feed.In Episode 5, aired on April 10th 2020, they did a part two on life in the pros, predominantly answering questions from fans.Here from the pair on:Pops dealing with being cut from teams and how much it hurt in his early careerHow Pops was protesting the NBA when first getting to...2020-04-111h 55Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterNBA and Euroleague, Part 1 - Deng & Pops | Ep.4Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, have been publishing a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live which we have been granted permission to post on the the Hoopsfix podcast feed.In Episode 4, aired on April 8th 2020, they discussed turning pro, the draft, and playing in the NBA and Europe.Hear from the pair on:Pops making the decision on whether to declare for the draft after his Junior year and the conversation he had with LuolPops not wanting to...2020-04-091h 53Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterCollege Daze - Deng & Pops | Ep. 3With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live which we are now reposting with permission on the Hoopsfix podcast feed.In Episode 3, aired on April 6th 2020, they discussed their college experiences - Luol at Duke with Coach K and Pops Mensah-Bonsu at George Washington, with a lot of great stories about the recruitment and March Madness.Hear from the duo on:The rapid rise of Luol's career from making the decision to take basketball seriously at 13, to...2020-04-0758 minHoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterComing to America - Deng & Pops | Ep. 2With the world locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live, and with permission from their team we are hosting them on the Hoopsfix Podcast.In Episode 2, aired on April 3rd 2020, they discussed their transition from the UK to the US, going to their respective high schools and how they adapted.Hear from Luol and Pops on:How Pops attended The Hun School of Princeton in NJ, originally not to play basketballWhy Luol made the jump...2020-04-0456 minHoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterStraight Outta London - Deng & Pops | Ep. 1Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live. We hit their team up to ask if they would be happy for us to record and publish online and we got the green light!In Episode 1, aired on April 1st 2020, they discussed the early stages of their basketball careers where they both started in England's capital, London, with a lot of legendary stories of Luol at Brixton Topcats with Jimmy Rogers and Pops Mensah-Bonsu in Hackney...2020-04-021h 02Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe Story of Streetball.co.uk – With Greg Tanner – Ep. 50For Episode 50 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with Greg Tanner the man behind the legendary website Streetball.co.uk.Streetball.co.uk was the epicentre of British basketball and global streetball culture in the early 2000’s, doing over a million impressions a month whilst putting the UK on the map with a variety of mixtapes and clips of streetball highlights.Tanner, now living in Dubai working as an executive TV producer, spent his 20s running the site, which was originally set up as a passion project, helping to make ho...2019-04-111h 37Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBecoming One of the Greatest British Shooters of All Time – With Sam Stiller – Ep. 49For Episode 49 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with one of the greatest shooters to ever come out of England, Sam Stiller.Stiller had a pro career that spanned over two decades both domestically and in Israel, whilst also representing England and Great Britain internationally.After retiring from playing eventually got into coaching, where he helped take NASSA from Division 4 to Division 1 from 2010-2013, whilst picking up three consecutive Coach of the Year Awards, and then picking up another one in 2016-17 with London Westside.Stiller has since moved to Israel, where...2019-04-011h 19Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBuilding British Basketball Brand Hosana – With Roger Hosannah – Ep. 48In Episode 48 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Roger Hosannah, co-founder of the legendary Rough & Ready tournament and British sportswear brand Hosana.Rough and Ready is up there amongst the most prominent basketball tournaments to ever take place in the UK. Running from 1996-2003 in Brixton, it featured two age categories, Under-19 and Under-25, pitting East, West, North and South against each other in a showcase of young British talent.It became one of the hottest basketball properties in Europe, with the likes of adidas and Nike bidding to be major sponsors, and...2019-03-141h 41Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWinning Two Commonwealth Games Gold Medals – With Joel Moore – Ep. 47In Episode 47 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with British basketball legend Joel Moore, one of the greatest guards to ever come out of the UK.A two times Commonwealth Gold medallist, Moore had a professional career that spanned from 1982 where he began with Crystal Palace as a junior – and suited up for the England men at 17 years old – and ended in 1995, having played predominantly in the National League and BBL for the likes of the aforementioned Crystal Palace, Portsmouth, Kingston, Glasgow, Hemel, and London Towers, along with one season in Germany’s Bundesliga with Stuttgart in 199...2019-02-281h 37Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBecoming the Top British Basketball Commentator – With Dan Routledge – Ep. 46In the latest episode of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with British basketball commentator Dan Routledge, one of the foremost experts on the domestic game.Routledge has been a commentator for over two decades, covering the BBL, GB and other international basketball for Sky Sports, Eurosport, ITV, Channel 4, ESPN, NBA TV, and many more.He has closely covered the entire evolution of the British Basketball League, and is arguably the most knowledgable person around the domestic pro league.A stats man, he has a spreadsheet tracking system which gives him unique insight...2019-02-151h 39Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHow Funding Has Influenced the Development of Basketball in England – With Jeff Skinner – Ep. 45For Episode 45 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with British basketball researcher Jeff Skinner who has recently completed his masters dissertation on basketball funding in England and its impact on the sport’s development.The dissertation, which you can read in full here, is 94 pages of pure gold for anyone interested in basketball’s history in England, especially around funding, both from public and private sources.A former accountant, Skinner now helps run his own local league club, the Aztecs, in Berkshire and helps out with Bracknell Cobras, and has spent the past year of h...2019-01-181h 23Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterBecoming the BBL MVP – With Justin Robinson – Ep. 40For Episode 40 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with reigning British Basketball League (BBL) MVP, London Lions and GB guard Justin Robinson. Robinson is one of Jimmy Rogers’ protégés out of the heralded Brixton Topcats programme, and one of the greatest players of his generation. Having left the UK at 16 to attend […]2018-12-061h 29Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterInside the British Basketball Takeover – With Ed Warner – Ep. 39In Episode 39 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with former British Basketball Federation (BBF) Chairman, Ed Warner, in our brand new studio. Warner was at the helm of the BBF for seven weeks, before resigning along with six other independent directors, following a ‘hostile takeover’ of the BBF by the Home Country Associations, […]2018-11-221h 13Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterThe Brixton Topcats Legacy – With Jimmy Rogers – Ep. 38It brings us great honour to mark the return of the Hoopsfix Podcast with a very special episode with Jimmy Rogers, that we are publishing posthumously following his passing last month after a six month battle with cancer. Rogers is one of the forefathers of the British game, helping found the Brixton Topcats in 1984 […]2018-11-141h 24Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhy Media Coverage of British Basketball is So Important – With Mark Woods – Ep. 37For episode 37 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with the UK’s leading basketball journalist, Mark Woods. Woods has been covering the game for close to three decades, initially with one of the earliest sites covering British basketball, his very own Britball.com, along with becoming a regular contributor in a number of leading national […]2018-01-171h 09Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterOperating the British Basketball League – With Andy Webb – Ep. 36For Episode 36 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we got the chance to sit down with the Chief Operating Officer of the BBL, Andy Webb. Webb has been working for the BBL for over 23 years, having been involved in what many consider its ‘heyday’ in the 90’s, before the low point in the early 2000’s, […]2018-01-0956 minHoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterRunning London’s Only Pro Basketball Franchise – With Vince Macaulay – Ep. 35For episode 35 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with London Lions owner and CEO Vince Macaulay. Vince has been involved with British basketball since the ’70s when he started playing as a 16 year old. An aspiring filmmaker, there were no early signs that he would end up in club ownership, until he […]2018-01-041h 22Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterFrom M&S Security Guard to College Hall of Famer – With Julius Joseph – Ep. 31For episode 31 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with British basketball legend Julius Joseph to talk his playing career. The 6’4″ forward graduated from NCAA Division II school Georgia College & State University in the year 2000, where he had led one of the most successful teams in the program’s history, reaching the Elite […]2017-12-061h 20Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterDocumenting British Basketball History – With John Atkinson – Ep. 30For episode 30 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with John Atkinson (pictured above, right), aka Statkinson one of the only British basketball historians and the most highly regarded statistician in the country. Atkinson has been involved with the game for well over 40 years, initially with the legendary Crystal Palace programme, before going […]2017-11-281h 06Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhy British Basketball Needs to be a Dictatorship – With Martin Henlan – Ep. 27After a mini-hiatus over the Christmas/New Year break, the Hoopsfix podcast is back as we sit down with 15 year pro and former England/Great Britain Senior International, Martin Henlan. The Birmingham-born big man had an impressive basketball career, beginning with West Bromwich Kestrels, before a stand-out 4 years at Virginia Commonwealth University and then returning […]2017-02-071h 17Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterKevin Routledge – Leicester Riders Chairman – Hoopsfix Podcast #20For episode 20 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Leicester Riders’ Chairman Kevin Routledge. Routledge, who is also a former BBL Chairman, has been around the British game for four decades and has a lot of rare and valuable insight into the sport. Following on from last week’s episode with Newcastle Eagles’ Paul […]2016-11-0758 minHoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterPaul Blake – Newcastle Eagles Managing Director – Hoopsfix Podcast #19Newcastle Eagles’ Managing Director Paul Blake has long been a figurehead for British basketball. The former BBL Chairman has been at the helm of Newcastle Eagles, the most successful club in British Basketball League history, since 1999 and seen/experienced everything British basketball has to offer over the past two decades. In this episode, hear Paul’s thoughts […]2016-10-311h 09Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterNick Humby – BBF Chairman – Hoopsfix Podcast Ep. 13For Episode 13 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we got the opportunity to sit down with British Basketball Federation (BBF) Chairman, Nick Humby. Having come into the post on January 1st 2016, Humby has spent his time spearheading the new vision and strategy document ‘Transforming Basketball in Britain Together‘ that was released last week, which aims […]2016-05-301h 19Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterJunior Williams – British Point Guard Legend – Hoopsfix Podcast Ep. 10For Episode 10 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we got to sit down with British point guard legend Junior Williams!2015-04-111h 47Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterSteve Bucknall – British Basketball Legend – Hoopsfix Podcast Ep. 9It’s been long overdue, but Episode 9 of the Hoopsfix Podcast has dropped, and we’ve got a good one! Sitting down with British basketball legend Steve Bucknall, one of the most successful British players ever, most famous for his stint with the Lakers in the 1989-90 season right in the middle of the ‘Showtime’ era. […]2015-03-042h 01Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterMark Clark – Director of Barking Abbey – Hoopsfix Podcast Ep. 6Mark Clark will be a familiar name with many British basketball fans. The Director of the GB Regional Institute, Barking Abbey in East London, former GB and England Senior Women’s Head Coach, and father to GB Senior players Dan Clark and Ella Clark (among other things; he also commentates on the EuroLeague & for FIBA, […]2014-08-181h 00Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHoopsfix Podcast Ep.5: Interview with Drew SullivanGreat Britain captain, Drew Sullivan, might just be the most recognisable face in the country when it comes to British basketball. Having played a large part of his career in England, sandwiched around stints in Spain and Russia amongst other places, he is one of the most successful players of his generation, captaining the GB […]2014-07-141h 59Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterHoopsfix Podcast Ep.4: Interview with John AmaechiThe Hoopsfix Podcast is back! In this episode we got the chance to sit down with the main man, British basketball legend, John Amaechi, to talk hoops. John is someone, I feel, who is greatly misunderstood by the British basketball community and also hugely under-appreciated for the successful career he did have. Rather than talk […]2014-06-261h 54