Basketball

UK EVENT: THE WORLD BASKETBALL FESTIVAL COMING TO BRIXTON

June 19, 2012

NIKE ANNOUNCES 02 ACADEMY BRIXTON LINE-UP UPDATE! Academy Brixton, in the heartland of British Hoops. The iconic Brixton venue will host a spectacular fusion of music and basketball with exclusive appearances from basketball heroes past and present – the first legendary name confirmed is Scottie Pippen. At this unique, highlight event the stage will be a rolling showcase of music and basketball with the soundtrack supplied by global and local stars.  Angel has been added to the festival bill alongside headliners Big […]

UK NEWS: THIEVES STEAL PARALYMPIC BASKET BALL STAR ADE ADEPITAN’S CAR AND WHEELCHAIR

October 31, 2011

Via BBC News Thieves have stolen a car branded  with the London Olympics logo, which contained a wheelchair belonging to a  Paralympic basketball player. The white BMW X5 car was taken during a break-in at Merton Avenue, Chiswick,  west London, early on 22 October. The wheelchair, which is owned by Ade Adepitan, is metallic blue and has blue tyres with white spokes, police said. Continue Reading….. Leafy suburb Chiswick has really gone to the dogs. I hope they find the car and the wheelchair soon.