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FIBA Suspends British Basketball Federation Over Governance Crisis

10/15/2025

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The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) suspended the British Basketball Federation (BBF) and barred the men's team from international play due to governance issues.
The action followed a taskforce probe into the BBF's 15-year license to GBB League Ltd, amid challenges by Super League Basketball clubs alleging unlawfulness.
The suspension prevents licensing national competitions or fielding a men's team until governance issues are resolved, risking World Cup qualifiers.
Chris Grant, BBF chair, has resigned.

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The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) suspended the British Basketball Federation (BBF) and barred the men's team from international play due to governance issues.
The action followed a taskforce probe into the BBF's 15-year license to GBB League Ltd, amid challenges by Super League Basketball clubs alleging unlawfulness.
The suspension prevents licensing national competitions or fielding a men's team until governance issues are resolved, risking World Cup qualifiers.
Chris Grant, BBF chair, has resigned.