Kobe Bryant battles for possession with the former Team GB player Pops Mensah-Bonsu during London 2012 Stu Forster/Getty ImagesBritish Basketball’s funding crisis has been eased after the government agreed to give the sport up to £500,000 in funding. The money will allow British teams to compete in World Cup qualifying matches next month and in July. British Basketball will receive £195,000 up front with a further £305,000 available if the governing body can come up with an acceptable financial plan for the future. This is an exceptional investment to ensure our teams can fulfil their international commitments this year. “However, I have been very clear that basketball bodies must work together to secure…

Source: The Times May 25, 2018 15:56 UTC