About BBL
The British Basketball League (BBL) has been at the pinnacle of British hoops since its inception in 1987, and represents the highest level of the professional game in the UK. There are thirteen franchises in major towns and cities across the nation, spanning Plymouth in the south-west all the way up to Glasgow north of the border, all of whom are increasingly built on the foundations of strong community programmes, driven by the league's Hoops4Health initiative, highlighting the importance of healthy living through basketball. Whilst providing positive role models for young people, clubs are also actively involved in developing the next generation of British basketball players and promoting the sport, and associated healthy lifestyles, to young people in their localities.