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Players

Player

Position

Height

Weight

Age

Gabe Olaseni

C, PF

208 cm

104 kg

33 yo

Jordan Taylor

185 cm

88 kg

35 yo

David Nwaba

193 cm

95 kg

32 yo

Mo Soluade

195 cm

89 kg

29 yo

Sam Dekker

SF, PF

206 cm

104 kg

31 yo

Conor Morgan

206 cm

100 kg

30 yo

Luke Nelson

191 cm

86 kg

29 yo

Kareem Queeley

192 cm

86 kg

24 yo

Joshua Sharma

213 cm

29 yo

Tarik Phillip

191 cm

88 kg

31 yo

Ciaran Sandy

PF, SF

204 cm

25 yo

Bradley Kaboza

188 cm

79 kg

23 yo

Donte Grantham

203 cm

98 kg

30 yo

Matthew Morgan

188 cm

84 kg

27 yo

Rokas Gustys

206 cm

110 kg

30 yo

Petar Bozic

Head Coach

Calendar

2023-10-04

Umana Reyer Venezia

76-69

2023-10-10

Veolia Towers Hamburg

94-100

2023-10-18

Prometey Slobozhanske

87-99

2023-10-24

Paris Basketball

102-106

2023-11-02

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv

90-98

2023-11-08

Joventut Badalona

76-87

2023-11-15

Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul

80-83

2023-11-22

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

101-95

2023-11-28

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius

87-101

2023-12-05

Umana Reyer Venezia

91-95

2023-12-13

Veolia Towers Hamburg

81-83

2023-12-20

Prometey Slobozhanske

89-88

2023-12-26

Paris Basketball

94-77

2024-01-09

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv

96-100

2024-01-17

Joventut Badalona

80-82

2024-01-24

Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul

93-72

2024-01-31

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

85-92

2024-02-07

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius

80-85

2024-03-06

Turk Telekom Ankara

100-77

2024-03-13

U-BT Cluj-Napoca

79-91

2024-03-26

Paris Basketball

99-86

2024-03-29

Paris Basketball

85-93

News

Tautvydas Sabonis expected to become head coach of London Lions

2025-05-30

Zalgiris Kaunas assistant coach Tautvydas Sabonis is expected to begin his head coaching career with the London Lions, starting in the 2025–26 season, sources tell BasketNews. The Lions are eyeing a return to EuroCup competition next season and view the 33-year-old Sabonis as a rising coaching talent capable of leading the next phase of their ambitious project.

London Mayor backs new arena plans for Lions: 'I want it done today'

2025-05-27

The London Lions are entering a bold new era, backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan and their new ownership group. Plans are underway to build London's first-ever purpose-built basketball arena—a multi-hundred-million-pound project previously reported by the Financial Times. In a recent interview, Mayor Khan spoke about the initiative.

Petar Bozic leaves London Lions for Japan

2025-05-11

Head coach Petar Bozic is set to leave the London Lions for a new opportunity in Japan. According to BasketNews sources, the 46-year-old Serbian coach is expected to take over Shimane Susanoo Magic on a two-year agreement.

London Lions target EuroLeague with new purpose-built basketball arena

2025-03-09

The new owners of the London Lions, backed by Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, are planning to build a multi-hundred-million-pound arena -- the city's first purpose-built venue for basketball. According to the Financial Times, the Lions aim to construct a 10,000-seater gym as part of a turnaround project after being saved from administration last year by Lithuanian sports club owner Tomas Okmanas.

EuroLeague CEO Motiejunas responds to allegations of involvement in Lions acquisition

2024-11-06

EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas responded to an investigation by Antonis Kalkavouras from Gazzetta.gr, which claims that he played a part in the London Lions acquisition by Zalgiris Kaunas. Gazzetta's investigation also questions the integrity of the way Motiejunas transferred his Zalgiris shares so he could take his position as EuroLeague CEO.

London Lions announce new ownership and Zalgiris partnership

2024-08-19

London Lions has started a new era following its acquisition by Tesonet, a prominent tech hub and shareholder of EuroLeague team Zalgiris Kaunas. This partnership is set to elevate the club's performance, financial stability, and sustainability.

Zalgiris shareholder Tesonet acquires London Lions

2024-07-31

Zalgiris Group has stepped in to rescue the British basketball club London Lions from bankruptcy, according to documents from Companies House. The Zalgiris Group also owns the EuroLeague club Zalgiris Kaunas.

News

Tautvydas Sabonis expected to become head coach of London Lions

2025-05-30

London Mayor backs new arena plans for Lions: 'I want it done today'

2025-05-27

Petar Bozic leaves London Lions for Japan

2025-05-11

London Lions target EuroLeague with new purpose-built basketball arena

2025-03-09

EuroLeague CEO Motiejunas responds to allegations of involvement in Lions acquisition

2024-11-06

London Lions announce new ownership and Zalgiris partnership

2024-08-19

Zalgiris shareholder Tesonet acquires London Lions

2024-07-31

All BBL employees reportedly dismissed

2024-07-19

Friday afternoon, all British Basketball League (BBL) employees were informed by CEO Aaron Radin that they were being let go immediately, coinciding with the day payroll was due, as reported by Hoopsfix.

British Basketball: From Hope to Despair (1)

2024-07-13

In the European basketball landscape, the UK has always been kind of a hole. One of the biggest realities on the European continent, the basketball system in the UK, has always been pretty disappointing, as it has never really been able to develop into something concrete.

All-EuroCup First Team announced

2024-04-08

Five players selected to the All-EuroCup First Team through voting by fans, media, head coaches and team captains are all first-time honorees who led their respective teams into the BKT EuroCup Playoffs.

Top 5 players to watch in EuroCup semis: from super talents to local heroes

2024-03-26

It's crunch time in the 2023-24 EuroCup season, as the semifinals are set to tip off on Tuesday. The action begins in France, where the two regular season group winners will host the opening contests of the best-of-three series. Following this, the second legs are scheduled for Friday night, with Game 3, if required, set for the following week.

Road to EuroLeague: What can each of the EuroCup semi-finalists bring to the table?

2024-03-25

The decisive EuroCup battles are about to begin, as the semifinal series is set to start on Tuesday. Mincidelice JL Bourge en Bresse, Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul, Paris Basketball, and the London Lions will compete for the only ticket to the 2024-25 EuroLeague.

EuroLeague or not, the London Lions season is already one for the books

2024-03-10

If the London Lions have been able to make the EuroCup quarter-finals for the very first time, Gabe Olaseni and Petar Bozic richly deserve a great deal of credit for it. In fact, last Wednesday, when the British club hosted Turk Telekom Ankara at the Copper Box Arena in a Round of 16 matchup, London welcomed its first-ever EuroCup playoff showdown.

Hapoel vs. Lions relocates to London due to ongoing conflict

2023-10-30

The EuroCup regular-season Round 5 matchup between Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and the London Lions is undergoing a venue change. Initially scheduled for Tel Aviv, the game will now take place in London at 19:30 local time (GMT) on Thursday, November 2, as opposed to the original date of Wednesday, November 1.

London Lions ownership group refutes investigation reports

2023-08-11

A report from British journalist Stuart Hodge informed that the London Lions' investment group, American-based 777 Partners, are currently being investigated by the British Basketball League (BBL).

London Lions' ownership under scrutiny

2023-08-11

Scottish journalist Stuart Hodge reported he received information from multiple sources indicating that the British Basketball League (BBL) is currently investigating EuroCup team London Lions, focusing on the suitability of its owners, 777 Partners, to manage the club.

Ryan Schmidt leaves London Lions to join NBA coaching staff

2023-07-18

The London Lions head coach Ryan Schmidt is leaving the club after accepting a coaching position with an NBA organization, sources tell BasketNews. Schmidt was initially set to start his second season as head coach of the London Lions but received an offer from the NBA he couldn't refuse. Per BasketNews sources, he will be joining the coaching staff of an Eastern Conference team.

OG Anunoby becomes London Lions part-owner

2023-04-19

Toronto Raptors forward Ogugua 'OG' Anunoby Jr. has become a part-owner of the London Lions.

The Lions' share: Sam Dekker, Ryan Schmidt willing to leave long-lasting legacy in London

2023-04-12

When basketball is the subject in the United Kingdom, the NBA inevitably dominates the conversation. And even though the world's best league offers premium content and remains the best showcase for the sport around the globe, the British will by no means give up on their football-related habits.

Dennis Rodman shocking England and drinking beer with fans through Nick Nurse's eyes

2022-10-19

The London Lions became the first British team to register the EuroCup win since Nick Nurse's Brighton Bears in 2004. Even without two star signings, Kosta Koufos and Sam Dekker, Lions defeated Dolomiti Energia Trento 80-75 and bounced back from the loss in Round 1.

Flagship for the UK: London Lions GM explains how a British powerhouse was built

2022-10-11

Regardless of how the London Lions' current season will pan out, no one can argue that the British basketball team is there just to make up the numbers. Nothing less is to be expected of a club that started in 1977 as the British equivalent of the Los Angeles Lakers, using the name of Hemel Hempstead Lakers and the same colors as the legendary NBA franchise.

Seasons

EuroCup

2024-03-29

2024

03-29

#	Player	GM	MIN	2P M/A	3P M/A	FT M/A	REB	AS	ST	TO	BS	PF	RF	PTS	EFF
0	Gabe Olaseni	21	27:23	118/185 (63.8%)	0/0	90/114 (78.9%)	7.3 5/2.4	2.2	0.4	2.4	0.2	2.4	4.1	15.5	20.1
1	Jordan Taylor	19	21:03	26/52 (50%)	16/46 (34.8%)	30/43 (69.8%)	2.4 2/0.4	3.7	1.1	1.4	0	2.5	2	6.8	8.2
2	David Nwaba	9	24:27	41/63 (65.1%)	4/9 (44.4%)	32/42 (76.2%)	5.2 3.6/1.7	2.2	1.4	2	1	2.4	4	14	18.8
6	Mo Soluade	12	13:47	2/3 (66.7%)	6/28 (21.4%)	2/2 (100%)	1 0.5/0.5	1	0.9	0.6	0.2	1.4	0.3	2	1.4
7	Sam Dekker	11	21:32	31/57 (54.4%)	16/45 (35.6%)	20/26 (76.9%)	4.4 3.5/0.8	1.5	0.7	1.7	0.3	1.1	2.1	11.8	11.9
9	Conor Morgan	22	24:58	48/77 (62.3%)	40/104 (38.5%)	27/31 (87.1%)	4.9 3.9/1	2.4	0.6	1.2	0.5	2.2	1.8	11	13.4
10	Luke Nelson	21	16:18	34/55 (61.8%)	30/71 (42.3%)	15/20 (75%)	1.7 1.3/0.4	1.6	0.8	1.6	0.2	2.1	1.5	8.2	7.1
11	Kareem Queeley	10	7:03	4/7 (57.1%)	0/3 (0%)	2/3 (66.7%)	0.7 0.5/0.2	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.8	0.4	1	1.1
20	Joshua Sharma	19	13:19	43/60 (71.7%)	0/0	12/24 (50%)	2.6 1.7/0.9	0.6	0.3	1.2	0.9	2.1	0.9	5.2	5.6
22	Tarik Phillip	20	24:28	43/100 (43%)	16/56 (28.6%)	46/65 (70.8%)	3.4 2.8/0.6	4.2	1.3	2.1	0.2	2.3	4	9	11.3
23	Ciaran Sandy	5	1:10	1/1 (100%)	0/0	0/0	0.6 0.4/0.2	0.2	0	0	0	0.4	0	0.4	0.8
31	Bradley Kaboza		-									-	-
32	Donte Grantham	19	26:36	56/102 (54.9%)	13/51 (25.5%)	30/38 (78.9%)	5.3 4.2/1.1	2.1	0.6	1.5	0.5	1.6	2	9.5	11.9
33	Matthew Morgan	22	27:08	62/101 (61.4%)	42/115 (36.5%)	112/128 (87.5%)	2.3 2/0.3	3.9	0.6	2.3	0.1	2.3	5.4	16.5	17.9
35	Rokas Gustys	3	6:38	1/3 (33.3%)	0/0	1/2 (50%)	2 1.3/0.7	0.3	0.7	1.3	0	1.7	0.3	1	0.3

Team		W	L
1	Olympiacos Piraeus	24	10
2	Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul	23	11
3	Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens	22	12
4	AS Monaco	21	13
5	FC Barcelona	20	14

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