GB captain, Phil Pratt has recently signed a sponsorship deal with RGK Wheelchairs. Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings spoke with him to find out what made him decide to sign a deal with the well-established British company. He also discussed how the season is going as well as his preparations for Tokyo.
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Portrait Laurie “Lozza” Williams
The young British woman got into Para Athletics “to stay fit.” However, she was spotted at a race when she was 12 by Manchester Mavericks’ wheelchair basketball founder, the late Josie Cichockyj. Five years later she made her GB national team debut and today, ten years later, Laurie Williams is one of the absolute greats […]
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Interview with David Ion: “I like to shoot everywhere on court.”
The Greek team of Μέγας Αλέξανδρος 1994 has recently announced the signing of Scottish international, David Ion following his departure from Vital Zuzanek. He spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings (his former Scotland teammate) and gave an insight into the Greek league as well as discussing his aspirations to represent the Scotland men’s 3×3 team at […]
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Interview with Jude Hamer: “I like to play physically, and I really enjoy playing in the post.”
GB Women’s player Jude Hamer has recently announced that she will return to her home club, Exeter Otters this season following her departure from RGK Tees Valley Titans. The World and European silver medallist spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings and elaborated on why she has returned home.
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Interview with Harry Blyth: “I play hard defence and look to assist my teammates on offense.”
Italian league champions, ASD S Stefano have recently announced the signing of young British player, Harry Blyth following his departure from the Köln 99ers. He spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about his move to Italy.
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Interview with Ben Fox: “I can’t wait to be in situations where I need to adapt my game.”
Mideba Extremadura has recently announced the signing of current European Champion and U23 World Champion, Ben Fox following his departure from the Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club after three seasons with the side. He spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about playing in his first professional season alongside his fellow GB teammates; Abdi Jama, Gregg Warburton, […]
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Interview with Tom Smith: “Fortune favours the prepared.”
Rincón Dental Amivel Malaga has recently announced the signing of GB centre Tom Smith, following his season with Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club and two years as part of the British Wheelchair Basketball GB centralised programme. Smith spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about his return to the FEDDF Division de Honour.
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Interview with Lewis Edwards (“I am quick and explosive and like to use this in both offence and defence”) & Sam Mack (“I have always been a hustler”)
Iberconsa Amfiv Vigo has recently announced the dual signings of current U23 World Champions, Lewis Edwards and Sam Mack following their departures from CWBA – Coventry Wheelchair Basketball Academy. The two spoke with Rollt’s Dylan Cummings about the excitement of playing in the FEDDF Division de Honour next season.
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George Bates: A steep career
The following piece will be a biography of the wheelchair basketball career of George Bates so far. This will hopefully give you an insight into the progression of an elite athlete, from their humble beginnings to the professional level they are at now.
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XXL Interview with Ian Sagar: “You can’t come from nothing to win it all.” | Part 1
“You can’t come from nothing to win it all.” | Ian Sagar has been one of the central figures in the British Wheelchair Basketball Programme since he made his first team in 2009, but missed out on a World Championship gold medal in Hamburg last year after taking some time away from the international game. […]
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