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Ipswich Basketball Club Announces the First Ever Lee Linton‑Hodges Tribute Event
Ipswich Basketball Club is proud to announce the inaugural Lee Linton‑Hodges Tribute Event, a celebration honouring the life, legacy, and impact of one of Ipswich’s most influential basketball figures. Saturday 1st August Copleston Sports Centre 3:00pm The tribute game will bring together former teammates, opponents, and coaches from across Lee’s remarkable National League career — a journey that began and ended in Ipswich, and included standout spells with the Essex & Hert

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6 days ago1 min read


Ipswich Celebrate End of Season in Style
Players, coaches, parents, volunteers and supporters of Ipswich Basketball Club came together on Saturday 9 May 2026 for the club’s annual End of Season Dinner at club sponsor Venue 16, celebrating another memorable year for the programme as we head into the club's 50th season. The evening recognised achievements across every age group, with each team presenting three individual honours — Most Improved Player, Coaches Player and Most Valuable Player — alongside a series of pr

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May 173 min read


Join the family! Club Trials Details - 2026-27 Season
With this season's End of Season Dinner in the rear view mirror, focus shifts to the new season and club trials for next year's squads. Club Trials will run on Saturday 23rd May at Copleston Sports Centre, costing £10 per player. Each age group has their own slot, and players are encouraged to bring appropriate footwear, clothing and a bottle of water to the trial. Registration is encouraged to ensure the trials can operate efficiently. Please register here: https://forms.clo

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May 171 min read


Noah Wilkinson commits to Erie Prep Postgraduate Programme
Endeavour Ipswich Basketball Club and Copleston Basketball Academy guard Noah Wilkinson has committed to the Erie Prep Postgraduate Programme for the 2026/2027 season. The Class of 2027 combo guard has opted to pursue a postgraduate year in the United States rather than immediately accepting the college offers he has received, with the aim of becoming physically stronger and fully adapting to the U.S. style of play ahead of entering college basketball. Having progressed throu

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Apr 274 min read


Ipswich Prepare to Defend National Championship
Endeavour Ipswich Basketball Club’s U18 Women are preparing to defend their national title as they head into the Final Four for the fourth consecutive season, continuing a period of dominance that has elevated the Ipswich pathway into one of the most successful performance environments in British basketball. The team, operating in partnership with Copleston Basketball Academy, enters the final stages as reigning 2024/25 National Champions, adding to a remarkable run that also

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Apr 163 min read


Peter Drane Golf Day Announced for 2026
We are delighted to announce the annual Peter Drane Ipswich Basketball Golf Day for 2026 will take place on Friday 24th July For its thirteenth annual running, the event will once again take place at Rushmere Golf Club in Ipswich for the traditional “shotgun start”. A staple in the club’s social calendar since 2013, the Golf Day brings together IBC members, supporters and friends for a day of light-hearted but competitive golfing action, with the 18 holes of Rushmere playing

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Apr 32 min read


Ipswich Advance to WNBL Semi‑Finals with Win Over Worcester
Endeavour Ipswich progressed to the WNBL Division One semi‑finals on Saturday with a 90–76 home win against Worcester Wolves in the playoff quarter‑final. Worcester made the stronger start and led for most of the first half, at one stage holding a 14‑point advantage. Ipswich reduced the gap before the break, but still trailed 44–39 at halftime. Ipswich stepped up defensively in the third quarter and were able to move in front through consistent scoring from Harriet Welham

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Mar 311 min read


U18 Women win National Cup
U18 Women’s Sure Shot National Cup Final: Endeavour Ipswich Basketball 75-56 Nottingham Wildcats Ipswich eased their way to the U18 Women's Sure Shot National Cup with a straight-forward 75-56 victory against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday. A back-and-forth first half was controlled by Ipswich, who led 39-33 at the break. Quality was in short supply in a 14-9 third quarter, and that left Nottingham too much to do as Ipswich finally pulled away across the last 10 minutes. Pho

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Jan 282 min read


'The best moments of my career have always been shared ones' - Welham as more D1W records tumble
The following article was posted on the Basketball England website on 8/1/2026. https://basketballengland.co.uk/news/the-best-moments-of-my-career-have-always-been-shared-ones-says-welham-as-more-d1w-records-tumble For a competition that spans all the way back to the 1960s, many names spring to mind when thinking about WNBL Division One. But for the last decade at least, one name sits a considerable distance above the rest. December was a bumper month for Ipswich's Harriet We

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Jan 123 min read


Match Report: Ipswich Control Key Moments to Secure 75–62 Win Over Bristol Flyers
Endeavour Ipswich Senior Women produced a composed and well‑organised performance on Saturday, earning a 75–62 victory over Bristol Flyers at SGS College WISE Campus. Ipswich started the game with confidence, moving the ball effectively and establishing an early rhythm. Harriet Welham was active around the basket, Maisie Keyes managed the tempo with assurance, and Angel Whyte provided steady support as Ipswich built a 20–15 lead after the opening quarter. Bristol improve

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Jan 122 min read


Mid-Season Review - A look back at the season so far
As the National League Basketball Season gets ready for the second half of the season, which tips off today, it’s time for the Ipswich Basketball Club mid-season round up… Both of our u14 teams have made positive starts to the season, with the boys team sitting on nine wins from nine games in East Conference II, with Anthony Agabi and Jacob Geaves often sitting near the top of the scoring charts. The girls have a 3-6 record in the South Premier, with two of their own player

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Jan 33 min read


Lee Linton-Hodges 1990 - 2025
It is with the deepest sadness that we are sharing the news of the sudden and unexpected passing of Lee Linton-Hodges on Sunday. Lee was...

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Oct 6, 20251 min read


Ipswich Men Ready to Bounce Back in NBL Division 2
A new era begins for Endeavour Ipswich Basketball’s senior men’s programme this season, with Joel Keeble stepping in as Head Coach and...

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Oct 1, 20252 min read


Maisie Keyes verbally commits to University of Vermont (NCAA Division One)
Endeavour Ipswich Basketball Club and Copleston Basketball Academy star Maisie Keyes has verbally committed to the University of Vermont...

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Sep 24, 20255 min read


DeAnna Carrington Commits to Christian Brothers University in NCAA D2
Endeavour Ipswich Basketball Club and Copleston Basketball Academy star DeAnna Carrington has committed to Christian Brothers University...

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Aug 22, 20253 min read


3rd Makenna Williams Memorial Game looks to continue legacy in Ipswich
The Makenna Williams Memorial Game returns for its third instalment next week at Copleston Sports Centre, Ipswich. The game was created...

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Aug 19, 20252 min read


Third annual Makenna Williams Memorial Game announced
We are delighted to announce the third annual Makenna Williams Memorial Game, taking place on Thursday 28 th August at Copleston Sports...

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Jul 21, 20252 min read


Ipswich to host Level 2 Coaching Course in July
We are pleased to share that Ipswich Basketball Club will host a Basketball England Level 2 Coaching Course this July, tutored by...

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Jun 6, 20251 min read


The Peter Drane Ipswich Basketball Golf Day 2025 Announced!
We are delighted to announce the annual Peter Drane Ipswich Basketball Golf Day for 2025 will take place on Friday 1st August. For its...

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Jun 3, 20252 min read


2025/26 Coach Lineup Announced; Joel Keeble to coach Senior Men
There is a coaching re-shuffle ahead of 25/26 campaign, with the headline being Joel Keeble appointed as Senior Men’s Head Coach With...

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May 22, 20253 min read
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