Basketball is open to all Northumbria University students at any level of experience. Our Basketball club boast a friendly, diverse and active environment with the desire to keep their outstanding reputation within BUCS & the university. As basketball is one of our Focus Sports, players benefit from a high level coaching team to help them develop their skills.
Basketball is another one of our biggest clubs at Northumbria with 7 teams (4x Mens & 3x Womens) entered to compete in BUCS in the 2025/26 season.
On top of all the fun you’ll have playing basketball, you’ll enjoy a variety of social events organised by the club making it the perfect opportunity to play the sport you love while having a great time and making new friends.
Basketball memberships on offer in 2026/27:
PERFORM Basketball M1 - one of our Focus Teams, entry via Scholarship application only
Coach - Andrew Lasker
Training times:
Mondays 20:00-22:00 (Sport Central)
Tuesdays 20:00-22:00 (Sport Central)
Thursdays 13:00-14:00 Shooting practise (Sport Central)
Includes BUCS team entry (Premier North) - fixtures typically take place on Wednesdays
COMPETE Basketball M2 - £240 per person
Coach - Aarron Reay
Training times:
Tuesdays 20:30-22:00 (Coach Lane)
Thursdays 20:15-21:45 (Sport Central)
Thursdays 14:00-15:00 Optional shooting practise (Sport Central)
Includes BUCS team entry (Northern 1A) - fixtures typically take place on Wednesdays
COMPETE Basketball M3 - £220 per person
Training times:
Tuesdays 07:00-08:30 (Sport Central)
Sundays 17:30-19:00 (Sport Central)
Includes BUCS team entry - fixtures typically take place on Wednesdays
COMPETE Basketball M4 - £220 per person
Training times:
Tuesdays 07:00-08:30 (Sport Central)
Sundays 19:00-20:30 (Sport Central)
Includes BUCS team entry - fixtures typically take place on Wednesdays
COMPETE Basketball M5 - £200 per person
Training times:
Sundays 20:30-22:00 (Sport Central)
Thursdays 20:15-21:45 (Sport Central)
Includes BUCS team entry - fixtures typically take place on Wednesdays
PERFORM Basketball W1 - one of our Focus Teams, entry via Scholarship application only
Coach - Noelia Cacheiro
Training times:
Mondays 18:00-20:00 (Sport Central)
Tuesdays 18:00-20:00 (Sport Central)
Thursdays 13:00-14:00 Shooting practise (Sport Central)
Includes BUCS team entry (Premier North) - fixtures typically take place on Wednesdays
COMPETE Basketball W2 - £240 per person
Coach - Stephen Lindoe
Training times:
Mondays 20:30-22:00 (Sport Central)
Thursdays 18:45-20:15 (Sport Central)
Thursdays 14:00-15:00 Optional shooting practise (Sport Central)
Includes BUCS team entry (Northern 1A) - fixtures typically take place on Wednesdays
COMPETE Basketball W3 - £220 per person
Training times:
Mondays 16:30-18:00 (Sport Central)
Thursdays 17:15-18:45 (Sport Central)
Includes BUCS team entry - fixtures typically take place on Wednesdays
TRAIN Basketball (Women's Development) - £100 per person
Training: Sundays 20:30-22:00 (Sport Central)
Please note this membership does not include BUCS fixtures.
Equipment can be provided by the club for new students where required.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2026/27 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
2026/27 memberships will be available to purchase following attendance at the Taster and Squad Selection events during Big Week of Sport in September. Visit the Basketball stall at our Sports Fair on Wednesday 23rd September (taking place in Sport Central) to meet the committee and find out more information.
NEW!! We are also launching a 3v3 Basketball Intramural League for 2026/27. Gather your friends to enter a team! Click our Intramural pages for more information.
Key Contacts for 2026/27
Head of Men’s Basketball: Andrew Lasker
Men’s Club President: Harry Park
Men's Engagement Officer: Oliver Greaves
Women’s Club President: Gemma Campbell
Women's Engagement Officer: Sarah Velluti-Di Bonito
The Basketball club is supported by Northumbria Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone
