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08/10/2026

The GB Masters +70 Men’s programme held a successful joint training camp on 4th and 5th October, bringing together players from the GB +70 Men’s team and the England +70 Men’s squad.

The camp provided an excellent opportunity for both groups of players to train together, develop their understanding on court and continue building the strength and depth of Masters basketball at +70 level.

For the England players, the weekend also formed an important part of the selection process for the England +70 Men’s squad competing in the Tri-Nations +70 Men’s tournament in Scotland at the end of November. The sessions provided the coaching staff with an opportunity to assess players in a competitive training environment ahead of finalising the squad.

A total of 24 players attended across the weekend, with at least a further four players unable to attend due to the dates. The numbers are particularly encouraging when compared with the position just three years ago, when the GB +70 squad consisted of around 15 players.

The continued growth in participation demonstrates the increasing strength and interest in Masters basketball at the higher age groups. It also provides a strong foundation for the future development of the programme.

There was a particularly positive atmosphere throughout the weekend, with experienced players working alongside newer members of the squad. It is hoped that some of the players who joined the England group will also become involved with the GB Masters +70 programme and attend future training sessions.

06/10/2026

GB Masters Basketball trials for +45 Women

04/10/2026

What a weekend! Our first GB Masters Basketball +65s training camp has given us a really strong foundation to build from. Across the two days, we worked hard on the details that will define us as a team!

Defensive positioning and communication, ball movement, cutting and screening, transition basketball, rebounding and finishing. Most importantly, we began to develop a shared understanding of how we want to play, with players increasingly taking ownership of decisions and responding to the challenges put in front of them.

A huge thank you to the coaches for organising the camp and for the time, energy and thought they put into coaching throughout the weekend. It was also great to welcome the new guys into the group and, equally, to have so many familiar faces back together. The combination of experience, new ideas and genuine competitiveness made for a really productive camp. From my perspective as assistant coach, there were plenty of encouraging signs, particularly in the way the group embraced the intensity, competed for each other and started to understand the importance of the small details that ultimately make the difference.

"There is plenty of homework now! The next step is to take what we have worked on and make it instinctive. Sharper defensive footwork, better communication, stronger box-outs, purposeful movement without the ball, quicker decisions in transition and greater consistency from the free-throw line. The squad will continue working on the details between now and October, because that is where improvement happens. Thanks, everyone, for making it such an enjoyable and worthwhile weekend. I’m already looking forward to seeing the group back together in October and continuing the journey. "
Head Coach
Bob Mitchell

03/10/2026

The GB Masters Basketball +65 Women have officially taken another step forward with their very first dedicated training session, marking an important milestone for GB Masters Basketball.

Although there were a few key players missing the session brought together players with a shared enthusiasm for continuing to compete, develop and represent Great Britain at Masters level. It was a positive and energetic start to what we hope will become an exciting journey for the team.

A special thank you goes to Doug, our Strength & Conditioning Coach, who got the session underway with an excellent warm-up. His guidance helped the players prepare properly for the demands of the session, with a focus on movement, mobility and getting the body ready for basketball.

The basketball session was led by Coach Sussi Maguire, whose experience and enthusiasm provided an excellent foundation for the group. Sussi worked with the players on skills, movement and team development, with plenty of energy and encouragement throughout the session.

Sussi was assisted by Nicky Shaw, who supported the session and helped ensure that the players got the most from their first training opportunity together.

For GB Masters Basketball, the creation of a +65 Women’s team is another important development in our commitment to providing opportunities for players across the Masters age groups. Masters basketball is about continuing to play the game we love, staying active, challenging ourselves and, importantly, enjoying being part of a team.

This first session is just the beginning. There is plenty to build on, but the enthusiasm and commitment shown by the players provided an excellent starting point.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and particularly to Doug, Sussi and Nicky for helping make the first GB Masters +65 Women’s training session a success.

02/10/2026

A women’s representative team from GB Masters Basketball made their mark on Italian soil over the weekend playing in the Alassio Cup Masters International Maxibasketball Tournament, coming home with a bronze medal in the women’s 50s category.

The players were Jocelyn Mostert (w40’s), Paula Bailey, Jackie Rees, Tatyana Lazareva, Lisa Coffey (all w50’s), Ruth Baron (w55’s), Maria Endacott (w60’s) and guest player from the Netherlands, Angelique Donders, coached by Dick van der Hammen (Cady ‘73 Kings and Vets, Netherlands).

The chemistry, skill, high basketball IQ and determination from this team were evident from the get-go as they played their first game against the top seeded Hungarian Angels, only losing by 6 points. A very hard fought battle with incredible performances from the team which ignited their spark and hunger for victory in the rest of the tournament.

The second game was against a stacked German team which the Fusion (GB Masters) controlled from the start and cruised to 20 point victory. Third up was against a youthful team from Finland which went to overtime with an exciting 1 point lead to Fusion (GB Masters) with 6 seconds to go until an error from the table gave possession to Finland who scored to win by 1.

The Fusion (GB Masters) team played their final game for 3rd/ 4th position out of 10 teams in this age category against a team from Turkey with both teams hungry for the bronze. The Turkish team ‘Hoopalaas’ were no match for our Fusion (GB Masters) team who won convincingly with a huge 31 points. ‘You should have been in the final’ were the parting words from one of the Turkish players as they shook hands after the game.

01/10/2026

GB Masters Basketball is delighted to announce the appointment of our first female Head Coach to the Women's +65 team, marking an important moment in the continued development of our international programme.

Sussi Maguire has an outstanding playing and coaching career spanning Sweden, England and international Masters basketball, she brings a wealth of experience at every level of the women’s game.

A former Swedish international, she played for two of Sweden’s leading clubs, Solna and Alvik, before moving to England as an overseas player with Crystal Palace. Her playing career in the UK also included Avon Northampton, where she competed domestically and in European competition, as well as spells with Kingston and Leicester.

Her experience extends well beyond her playing career. She has worked as a Head Coach, Assistant Coach and mentor within the highest level of the women’s game, giving her a broad understanding of what it takes to develop players, build teams and create a positive team environment.

She has also been an important part of the FIMBA basketball pathway, both as a player and coach, representing at World and European Championships and gaining valuable experience of international Masters basketball.

Now, she takes on a new challenge with GB Masters.

Her appointment as our first female Head Coach is not simply a milestone in its own right. It reflects the growing strength and ambition of the women’s programme and the experience that exists within Masters basketball.

At GB Masters, we believe that age should never put a limit on opportunity, and that experience should be valued. Our players bring years of basketball knowledge to the court, and our coaching staff should reflect that same depth of experience.

As she takes the reins, she will bring international playing experience, high-level coaching knowledge and a genuine understanding of the women’s game to the role.

This is another important step forward for GB Masters Basketball — and one that demonstrates that the game really does never stop.

23/09/2026

GB Masters basketball announce training/trials for +45 Women

14/09/2026

Calling out to GB Masters Basketball players who also play golf.

08/09/2026

Still got game at 55?

We're holding trials in Lincoln for +55's and we want to see what's out there.

Saturday 17 October
12:30pm to 3pm
Deans Sport and Leisure, Monks Road, Lincoln
Parking on site and opposite the venue

We're competing in tournaments and masters leagues throughout the season, and we're building a deeper squad so we can take on as much as possible. If you can still run the floor, come and show us.

06/09/2026

GB Masters Basketball Trials for +50 Women

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