London Lions Face NBA Test as British Basketball Season Opens
The Super League Basketball 2026-27 season begins Friday, with Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake predicting the most competitive campaign in a generation, according to BBC Sport.
The 2026-27 Super League Basketball season is set to begin on Friday, according to a report by BBC Sport, with London Lions preparing for a test against NBA-level competition as part of British basketball's efforts to raise its profile.
Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake told BBC Sport that the upcoming season could be the most competitive in a generation for the domestic league.
BBC Sport did not provide further details on the format or opponents involved in the London Lions' NBA test, but framed the development as part of a broader push by British basketball to elevate its standing.
The Super League Basketball competition serves as the top tier of professional basketball in Britain, featuring teams from across the country including the Newcastle Eagles and London Lions.
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