Since February 2020, the Great Britain Men’s team has enjoyed some of their best moments at Newcastle’s Vertu Arena. In eight international games played in front of one of the most passionate basketball cities in the country, GB have beaten established nations such as Greece, Czechia and the current FIBA EuroBasket champions Germany at the…
Great Britain have work to do ahead of this week’s Italian job after meeting their match in a Kristaps Porzingis-powered Latvia. But Nate Reinking’s men head to Milan for Friday’s Eurobasket opener against Ukraine buoyed by a battling display against the star-studded visitors. And more gutsy performances like this could yet propel GB into the…
This Sunday’s FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifier between Great Britain and Latvia has sold-out over 48 hours before the two teams tip-off. Fans of the two nations will flock to the home of Newcastle Eagles this weekend as once again the Vertu Motors Arena plays host to international basketball competition. The venue’s sales records were…
Great Britain will be looking cement a strong start to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Second Round on Sunday 28 August when they return to Newcastle to face Latvia at the Vertu Motors Arena. GB have secured two wins in their last three outings in the North East having toppling European heavyweights, Germany…
