London Lions

City: London
Country: Great Britain
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Venue:
Copper Box Arena
      
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Players
0 Gabe Olaseni C, PF 208 cm 104 kg 33 yo
1 Jordan Taylor SG 185 cm 88 kg 35 yo
2 David Nwaba SG 193 cm 95 kg 32 yo
6 Mo Soluade SG 195 cm 29 yo
7 Sam Dekker SF, PF 206 cm 104 kg 30 yo
9 Conor Morgan PF 206 cm 100 kg 30 yo
10 Luke Nelson PG 191 cm 86 kg 29 yo
11 Kareem Queeley SG 192 cm 86 kg 24 yo
20 Joshua Sharma C 213 cm 29 yo
22 Tarik Phillip SG 191 cm 88 kg 31 yo
23 Ciaran Sandy PF, SF 204 cm 25 yo
31 Bradley Kaboza SF 188 cm 79 kg 23 yo
32 Donte Grantham SG 203 cm 98 kg 30 yo
33 Matthew Morgan PG 188 cm 84 kg 27 yo
35 Rokas Gustys C 206 cm 110 kg 30 yo
Petar Bozic Head Coach
Statistics
GM 2P% 3P% FT% REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
EuroCup 22 58.9 34.7 77.9 36.5 21.6 7.0 15.2 3.1 2.5 19.3 23.5 90.4 107.8 »
News
London Lions target EuroLeague with new purpose-built basketball arena

2025-03-09

The new owners of the London Lions, backed by Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, are planning to build a multi-hundred-million-pound arena -- the city's first purpose-built venue for basketball. According to the Financial Times, the Lions aim to construct a 10,000-seater gym as part of a turnaround project after being saved from administration last year by Lithuanian sports club owner Tomas Okmanas.
EuroLeague CEO Motiejunas responds to allegations of involvement in Lions acquisition

2024-11-06

EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas responded to an investigation by Antonis Kalkavouras from Gazzetta.gr, which claims that he played a part in the London Lions acquisition by Zalgiris Kaunas. Gazzetta's investigation also questions the integrity of the way Motiejunas transferred his Zalgiris shares so he could take his position as EuroLeague CEO.
London Lions announce new ownership and Zalgiris partnership

2024-08-19

London Lions has started a new era following its acquisition by Tesonet, a prominent tech hub and shareholder of EuroLeague team Zalgiris Kaunas. This partnership is set to elevate the club's performance, financial stability, and sustainability.
Zalgiris shareholder Tesonet acquires London Lions

2024-07-31

Zalgiris Group has stepped in to rescue the British basketball club London Lions from bankruptcy, according to documents from Companies House. The Zalgiris Group also owns the EuroLeague club Zalgiris Kaunas.
All BBL employees reportedly dismissed

2024-07-19

Friday afternoon, all British Basketball League (BBL) employees were informed by CEO Aaron Radin that they were being let go immediately, coinciding with the day payroll was due, as reported by Hoopsfix.
British Basketball: From Hope to Despair (1)

2024-07-13

In the European basketball landscape, the UK has always been kind of a hole. One of the biggest realities on the European continent, the basketball system in the UK, has always been pretty disappointing, as it has never really been able to develop into something concrete.
All-EuroCup First Team announced

2024-04-08

Five players selected to the All-EuroCup First Team through voting by fans, media, head coaches and team captains are all first-time honorees who led their respective teams into the BKT EuroCup Playoffs.
Games
News
London Lions target EuroLeague with new purpose-built basketball arena

2025-03-09

The new owners of the London Lions, backed by Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, are planning to build a multi-hundred-million-pound arena -- the city's first purpose-built venue for basketball. According to the Financial Times, the Lions aim to construct a 10,000-seater gym as part of a turnaround project after being saved from administration last year by Lithuanian sports club owner Tomas Okmanas.
EuroLeague CEO Motiejunas responds to allegations of involvement in Lions acquisition

2024-11-06

EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas responded to an investigation by Antonis Kalkavouras from Gazzetta.gr, which claims that he played a part in the London Lions acquisition by Zalgiris Kaunas. Gazzetta's investigation also questions the integrity of the way Motiejunas transferred his Zalgiris shares so he could take his position as EuroLeague CEO.
London Lions announce new ownership and Zalgiris partnership

2024-08-19

London Lions has started a new era following its acquisition by Tesonet, a prominent tech hub and shareholder of EuroLeague team Zalgiris Kaunas. This partnership is set to elevate the club's performance, financial stability, and sustainability.
Zalgiris shareholder Tesonet acquires London Lions

2024-07-31

Zalgiris Group has stepped in to rescue the British basketball club London Lions from bankruptcy, according to documents from Companies House. The Zalgiris Group also owns the EuroLeague club Zalgiris Kaunas.
All BBL employees reportedly dismissed

2024-07-19

Friday afternoon, all British Basketball League (BBL) employees were informed by CEO Aaron Radin that they were being let go immediately, coinciding with the day payroll was due, as reported by Hoopsfix.
British Basketball: From Hope to Despair (1)

2024-07-13

In the European basketball landscape, the UK has always been kind of a hole. One of the biggest realities on the European continent, the basketball system in the UK, has always been pretty disappointing, as it has never really been able to develop into something concrete.
All-EuroCup First Team announced

2024-04-08

Five players selected to the All-EuroCup First Team through voting by fans, media, head coaches and team captains are all first-time honorees who led their respective teams into the BKT EuroCup Playoffs.
Top 5 players to watch in EuroCup semis: from super talents to local heroes

2024-03-26

It's crunch time in the 2023-24 EuroCup season, as the semifinals are set to tip off on Tuesday. The action begins in France, where the two regular season group winners will host the opening contests of the best-of-three series. Following this, the second legs are scheduled for Friday night, with Game 3, if required, set for the following week.
Road to EuroLeague: What can each of the EuroCup semi-finalists bring to the table?

2024-03-25

The decisive EuroCup battles are about to begin, as the semifinal series is set to start on Tuesday. Mincidelice JL Bourge en Bresse, Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul, Paris Basketball, and the London Lions will compete for the only ticket to the 2024-25 EuroLeague.
EuroLeague or not, the London Lions season is already one for the books

2024-03-10

If the London Lions have been able to make the EuroCup quarter-finals for the very first time, Gabe Olaseni and Petar Bozic richly deserve a great deal of credit for it.  In fact, last Wednesday, when the British club hosted Turk Telekom Ankara at the Copper Box Arena in a Round of 16 matchup, London welcomed its first-ever EuroCup playoff showdown.
Hapoel vs. Lions relocates to London due to ongoing conflict

2023-10-30

The EuroCup regular-season Round 5 matchup between Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and the London Lions is undergoing a venue change. Initially scheduled for Tel Aviv, the game will now take place in London at 19:30 local time (GMT) on Thursday, November 2, as opposed to the original date of Wednesday, November 1.
London Lions ownership group refutes investigation reports

2023-08-11

A report from British journalist Stuart Hodge informed that the London Lions' investment group, American-based 777 Partners, are currently being investigated by the British Basketball League (BBL).
London Lions' ownership under scrutiny

2023-08-11

Scottish journalist Stuart Hodge reported he received information from multiple sources indicating that the British Basketball League (BBL) is currently investigating EuroCup team London Lions, focusing on the suitability of its owners, 777 Partners, to manage the club.
Ryan Schmidt leaves London Lions to join NBA coaching staff

2023-07-18

The London Lions head coach Ryan Schmidt is leaving the club after accepting a coaching position with an NBA organization, sources tell BasketNews. Schmidt was initially set to start his second season as head coach of the London Lions but received an offer from the NBA he couldn't refuse. Per BasketNews sources, he will be joining the coaching staff of an Eastern Conference team.
OG Anunoby becomes London Lions part-owner

2023-04-19

Toronto Raptors forward Ogugua 'OG' Anunoby Jr. has become a part-owner of the London Lions.
The Lions' share: Sam Dekker, Ryan Schmidt willing to leave long-lasting legacy in London

2023-04-12

When basketball is the subject in the United Kingdom, the NBA inevitably dominates the conversation. And even though the world's best league offers premium content and remains the best showcase for the sport around the globe, the British will by no means give up on their football-related habits.
Dennis Rodman shocking England and drinking beer with fans through Nick Nurse's eyes

2022-10-19

The London Lions became the first British team to register the EuroCup win since Nick Nurse's Brighton Bears in 2004. Even without two star signings, Kosta Koufos and Sam Dekker, Lions defeated Dolomiti Energia Trento 80-75 and bounced back from the loss in Round 1.
Flagship for the UK: London Lions GM explains how a British powerhouse was built

2022-10-11

Regardless of how the London Lions' current season will pan out, no one can argue that the British basketball team is there just to make up the numbers.  Nothing less is to be expected of a club that started in 1977 as the British equivalent of the Los Angeles Lakers, using the name of Hemel Hempstead Lakers and the same colors as the legendary NBA franchise.
Players
Seasons:   23/24 | 22/23 | 17/18


EuroCup

NO GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
0 Gabe Olaseni 21 27:23 118/185
(63.8%) 		0/0 90/114
(78.9%) 		7.3
5/2.4 		2.2 0.4 2.4 0.2 2.4 4.1 15.5 20.1
1 Jordan Taylor 19 21:03 26/52
(50%) 		16/46
(34.8%) 		30/43
(69.8%) 		2.4
2/0.4 		3.7 1.1 1.4 0 2.5 2 6.8 8.2
2 David Nwaba 9 24:27 41/63
(65.1%) 		4/9
(44.4%) 		32/42
(76.2%) 		5.2
3.6/1.7 		2.2 1.4 2 1 2.4 4 14 18.8
6 Mo Soluade 12 13:47 2/3
(66.7%) 		6/28
(21.4%) 		2/2
(100%) 		1
0.5/0.5 		1 0.9 0.6 0.2 1.4 0.3 2 1.4
7 Sam Dekker 11 21:32 31/57
(54.4%) 		16/45
(35.6%) 		20/26
(76.9%) 		4.4
3.5/0.8 		1.5 0.7 1.7 0.3 1.1 2.1 11.8 11.9
9 Conor Morgan 22 24:58 48/77
(62.3%) 		40/104
(38.5%) 		27/31
(87.1%) 		4.9
3.9/1 		2.4 0.6 1.2 0.5 2.2 1.8 11 13.4
10 Luke Nelson 21 16:18 34/55
(61.8%) 		30/71
(42.3%) 		15/20
(75%) 		1.7
1.3/0.4 		1.6 0.8 1.6 0.2 2.1 1.5 8.2 7.1
11 Kareem Queeley 10 7:03 4/7
(57.1%) 		0/3
(0%) 		2/3
(66.7%) 		0.7
0.5/0.2 		0.4 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.8 0.4 1 1.1
20 Joshua Sharma 19 13:19 43/60
(71.7%) 		0/0 12/24
(50%) 		2.6
1.7/0.9 		0.6 0.3 1.2 0.9 2.1 0.9 5.2 5.6
22 Tarik Phillip 20 24:28 43/100
(43%) 		16/56
(28.6%) 		46/65
(70.8%) 		3.4
2.8/0.6 		4.2 1.3 2.1 0.2 2.3 4 9 11.3
23 Ciaran Sandy 5 1:10 1/1
(100%) 		0/0 0/0 0.6
0.4/0.2 		0.2 0 0 0 0.4 0 0.4 0.8
31 Bradley Kaboza - - -
32 Donte Grantham 19 26:36 56/102
(54.9%) 		13/51
(25.5%) 		30/38
(78.9%) 		5.3
4.2/1.1 		2.1 0.6 1.5 0.5 1.6 2 9.5 11.9
33 Matthew Morgan 22 27:08 62/101
(61.4%) 		42/115
(36.5%) 		112/128
(87.5%) 		2.3
2/0.3 		3.9 0.6 2.3 0.1 2.3 5.4 16.5 17.9
35 Rokas Gustys 3 6:38 1/3
(33.3%) 		0/0 1/2
(50%) 		2
1.3/0.7 		0.3 0.7 1.3 0 1.7 0.3 1 0.3
Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 22 58.9%
510/866 		34.7%
183/528 		77.9%
419/538 		36.5
27.3/9.1 		21.6 7 15.2 3.1 2.5 19.3 23.5 90.4


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 19 54.3%
403/742 		32.8%
153/467 		69.2%
267/386 		36.9
26.2/10.7 		18.1 7.1 14.3 3.4 2 19.9 20.5 80.6


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Records
Seasons:   All | 23/24 | 22/23 | 17/18

EuroCup

Team records - 2023/2024 Season
Personal records - 2023/2024 Season
Efficiency 36 Conor Morgan Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius --
Points 26 Matthew Morgan Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana --
Rebounds 12 Gabe Olaseni Umana Reyer Venezia --
Assists 9 Tarik Phillip Paris Basketball --
Steals 4 Mo Soluade Joventut Badalona --
Blocks 4 David Nwaba Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius --
2-pointers made 10 Gabe Olaseni Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul --
3-pointers made 5 Conor Morgan Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv --
Free throws made 13 Matthew Morgan Paris Basketball --
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2023-2024 107.8
Points 2023-2024 90.4
Rebounds 2023-2024 36.5
Assists 2023-2024 21.6
Steals 2023-2024 7
Blocks 2023-2024 3.1
2-pointers made 2023-2024 23.2
3-pointers made 2023-2024 8.3
Free throws made 2023-2024 19.1
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Gabe Olaseni
2023/2024 		20.1
Points Sam Dekker
2022/2023 		18.2
Rebounds Kosta Koufos
2022/2023 		8.2
Assists Jordan Taylor
2022/2023 		5.3
Steals David Nwaba
2023/2024 		1.4
Blocks Joshua Sharma
2022/2023 		1.4
2-pointers made Sam Dekker
2022/2023 		5.8
3-pointers made Tomislav Zubcic
2022/2023 		2.1
Free throws made Matthew Morgan
2023/2024 		5.1
Schedule
Seasons:   23/24 | 22/23 | 17/18


EuroCup
2023-10-04 London Lions Umana Reyer Venezia 76-69   stat »
2023-10-10 Veolia Towers Hamburg London Lions 94-100   stat »
2023-10-18 Prometey Slobozhanske London Lions 87-99   stat »
2023-10-24 London Lions Paris Basketball 102-106   stat »
2023-11-02 London Lions Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv 90-98   stat »
2023-11-08 Joventut Badalona London Lions 76-87   stat »
2023-11-15 Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul London Lions 80-83   stat »
2023-11-22 London Lions Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 101-95   stat »
2023-11-28 Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius London Lions 87-101   stat »
2023-12-05 Umana Reyer Venezia London Lions 91-95   stat »
2023-12-13 London Lions Veolia Towers Hamburg 81-83   stat »
2023-12-20 London Lions Prometey Slobozhanske 89-88   stat »
2023-12-26 Paris Basketball London Lions 94-77   stat »
2024-01-09 Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv London Lions 96-100   stat »
2024-01-17 London Lions Joventut Badalona 80-82   stat »
2024-01-24 London Lions Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul 93-72   stat »
2024-01-31 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana London Lions 85-92   stat »
2024-02-07 London Lions Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius 80-85   stat »
2024-03-06 London Lions Turk Telekom Ankara 100-77   stat »
2024-03-13 U-BT Cluj-Napoca London Lions 79-91   stat »
2024-03-26 Paris Basketball London Lions 99-86   stat »
2024-03-29 London Lions Paris Basketball 85-93   stat »