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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Matt Hughes

Four leading British basketball clubs could be blocked from Europe as civil war deepens

London Lions in action.
The BBF has made it clear it will not back London Lions’ bid to join the EuroCup. Photograph: Carol Moir/Alamy

The civil war engulfing British Basketball has intensified with the British Basketball Federation attempting to block four of the country’s leading clubs from competing in Europe next season.

The Guardian has learned that the BBF is refusing to endorse applications for European places made by Manchester Basketball, London Lions, Newcastle Eagles and Bristol Flyers, which has put their participation at risk.

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