Basketball at UEA

Key Information The club has both a men's and women's team in the National Basketball League (NBL), three team in the BUCS league and four teams in the Norfolk Local League. In addition to a number of training, video analysis and strength and conditioning sessions across the week, players are exposed to quality basketball competition in the British Universities competition and the National Basketball League. Building on the success of recent seasons and the growth of both the men's and woman's squads, all our 1st team players will receive developing excellence scholarships and access to free gym and swim memberships, strength and conditioning sessions, physiotherapy and nutritional workshops. The coaching team is led by Claire Harper who has a breadth of experience across men's and woman's basketball with both 1st teams, with significant coaching support for the rest of the club.

Basketball at UEA

Key Information The club has both a men's and women's team in the National Basketball League (NBL), three team in the BUCS league and four teams in the Norfolk Local League. In addition to a number of training, video analysis and strength and conditioning sessions across the week, players are exposed to quality basketball competition in the British Universities competition and the National Basketball League. Building on the success of recent seasons and the growth of both the men's and woman's squads, all our 1st team players will receive developing excellence scholarships and access to free gym and swim memberships, strength and conditioning sessions, physiotherapy and nutritional workshops. The coaching team is led by Claire Harper who has a breadth of experience across men's and woman's basketball with both 1st teams, with significant coaching support for the rest of the club.

Training Times & Venues

Men’s:

First Team:

Monday 20:40 – 22:20
Thursday 19:00 – 20:20

Second Team:

Monday 19:00 – 20:20
Friday 07:00 – 09:00

Third Team:

Monday – 7pm to 8.40pm
Friday – 7am – 9am
Development Team:

Sunday 15:00 – 17:00

Women’s:

First Team:

  • Monday 07:00 – 09:00 (Strength and Conditioning Training)
  • Tuesday 20:20 – 22:20 (Team Training)
  • Friday 07:00 – 09:00 (Team Training)

Second Team:

  • Tuesday 07:00 – 09:00 (Team Training)
  • Sunday 13:00 – 15:00 (Team Training)

Third Team:

  • Tuesday 07:00 – 09:00 (Team Training)
  • Sunday 13:00-15:00 (Team Training)

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Recent History

Men’s:

  • Two teams in the BUCS university leagues and cup knockouts
  • Successful team entered into the national league (division 3)
  • Social events, 3×3 tournaments and more.

Women’s:

Achievements in 2017-2018:

  • Division 2 BUCS League Champions
  • BUCS Conference Cup Runner Up
  • Sports Award – BUCS League Team of the Year
  • Local League Champions
  • Local League Iceni Trophy Winners

Achievements in 2018-2019:

  • Introduced the 2nd team to the club
  • Sports Award – Progress Award (participation) Winner – for the amazing 200% increase in competing club members!
  • 3rd place in Local League Division 1
  • 3rd in BUCS points

Achievements in 2021-2022:

  • Introduced the 3rd team to the club
  • Local League Iceni Trophy Runner Up
  • BUCS Division 2 Runner Up
  • BUCS Conference Cup Runner Up

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