Statement der Herren des Team Germany Rollstuhlbasketball zum Reassessment, dem Klassifizierungsstreit zwischen dem Internationalen Paralympischen Komitee (IPC) und der International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF).
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Interview with Bo Kramer: “Getting first place is hard but staying there is even harder.”
It was recently revealed that World and European Champion, Dutch international, Bo Kramer will play for Hot Rolling Bears Essen in the RBBL 2 next season. This news comes after she had two successful seasons in the RBBL 1 with Baskets 96 Rahden. She sat down with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings and discussed how the move […]
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Interview with Arinn Young: “I get to push myself against the best of the best in wheelchair basketball.”
Rhine River Rhinos Wiesbaden have recently announced the signing of Canadian powerhouse, Arinn Young. The former World Champion is set to make her European debut after establishing a worldwide name for herself during her five-year stint at the University of Alabama, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Rollt.’s Dylan […]
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Stellungnahme der Rollstuhlbasketballer*innen | Statement by Wheelchair Basketball Athletes
Stellungnahme der Rollstuhlbasketballer*innen: Drohender Verlust der Spielberechtigung für die Paralympischen Spiele – Athlet*innen werden mitten in eine Auseinandersetzung zwischen IPC und IWBF zu Governance-Fragen gezerrt
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Interview with Tim Frick: “They need to get the sponsors on board to put pressure on the various organisations.”
Tim Frick was the Canadian Women’s National Team Head Coach for almost twenty years, from the early nineties through 2009. He has continued his life in sport as a Canadian classifier at the domestic level. Canada’s John Loeppky spoke to Tim about the current classification controversy and his views on the topic.
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Interview with Ben Fox: “I hope to bring my pick and roll and slashing game to the team.”
Hot off the heels of yesterday’s announcement, BSR AMIAB Albacete’s newest signing, GB international, Ben Fox sat down with Rollt’s Dylan Cummings to discuss why he moved to Albacete following his departure from Mideba Extremadura. He will join fellow GB teammates, Gaz Choudhry, Harry Brown, Kyle Marsh and Lee Manning as well as newly signed […]
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Interview with Billy Bridge: “I’m ready.”
Mideba Extremadura have recently announced the signing of GB international, Billy Bridge, following his departure from Greater Manchester side, The OWLS after three seasons. Bridge will join fellow GB athletes, Phil Pratt and George Bates in Badajoz. He sat down with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings to discuss how excited he is to return to Spain and […]
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Interview with Jeremy ‘Opie’ Lade: “Make your decisions based on what is best for the team.”
Jeremy ‘Opie’ Lade has recently stepped down as head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater after 12 years. He won two NWBA National Championships as a player and a further six as a coach. The former Team USA national player spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings to discuss some of his fondest memories of coaching at […]
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Interview with Jelmer van Brunschot: “I am a team player and the only way I can make an impact is to be a strong shackle in the chain.”
Club Baloncestro Silla de Ruedas Valladolid has recently announced the signing of Dutch international, Jelmer van Brunschot. This news comes following his departure from Mideba Extremadura. He sat down with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings to discuss how he hopes to improve his game in Valladolid as well as his future aspirations to make the Dutch senior […]
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Interview with Tom Smith: “The league is very strong, as is the team.”
Baskets 96 Rahden have recently announced the signing of GB centre, Tom Smith, following his season with Rincón Dental Amivel Malaga in Spain’s Division de Honour. Smith spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings and elaborated on how excited he was to make his debut in the RBBL and help Rahden achieve further success.
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