Nearly 500 people crammed into Copleston Sports Centre on Saturday 1st August as the British basketball community came together to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the game's true legends, Lee Linton-Hodges. It was an extraordinary turnout for a player whose influence on British basketball — and particularly on Ipswich Basketball Club — stretched across almost two decades. Lee tragically passed away on 5th October 2025 after suffering a sudden and unexpected heart atta

On Thursday 30th July, Copleston Sports Centre was once again packed out as the basketball community came together to honour the memory of Makenna Williams. Players from the past, present and future all came together for a special evening of basketball, joined by some of the legends of the women’s game, to celebrate the life and memory of the former Ipswich and Copleston player, who tragically passed away in June 2022. Now in its fourth year, the Makenna Williams Memorial Gam

The basketball community will come together on Saturday 1 August to celebrate the life and legacy of Lee Linton-Hodges at the inaugural Lee Linton-Hodges Tribute Event, taking place at 3:00pm at Copleston Sports Centre, the home of Ipswich Basketball Club. Lee tragically passed away in October 2025 after suffering a sudden heart attack. Following further investigation, it was revealed that Lee had been living with Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (ACM), a rare inherited heart co

We are delighted to announce the fourth annual Makenna Williams Memorial Game, taking place on Thursday 30th July at Copleston Sports Centre. Those who have been part of Ipswich Basketball Club for some time will know of Makenna's tragic passing in June 2022. Our staff, players, volunteers and wider basketball community remain committed to honouring her memory through what has become one of the most special evenings in the club calendar. Each year, the Memorial Gam

Ipswich Basketball Club is proud to announce a series of heritage-inspired initiatives for the 2026/2027 season as the organisation celebrates 50 years of basketball in Ipswich. As part of the anniversary, all girls’ and women’s teams will compete as the Ipswich Bobcats, while all boys’ and men’s teams will take to the court as the Ipswich Tomcats. To further honour the club’s roots, Ipswich Basketball Club will also introduce a retro ‘Ipswich Basketball Club’ logo, inspire

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

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

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

We are delighted to announce the annual 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 host to the

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

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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