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 out 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 6 teams (4x Men & 2x Women) entered to compete in BUCS in the 2023/24 season.
The club is led by two head coaches: Drew Lasker (Head of Men’s) & Chris Bunten (Head of Women's), with a number of additional coaches supporting with the 2nd-4th BUCS squads.
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.
All club training has now ceased for 2023/24. Students enquiring about joining the club in 2024/25 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. 2024/25 memberships will be available to purchase from September 2024.
Available Basketball Memberships in 2024/25:
"Just PLAY" Free
3x3 format (session times to be confirmed)
5x5 format (session times to be confirmed)
This programme is aimed at students who are interested in playing the sport without any commitment. The fun and engaging sessions are completely free to book on to, on a weekly basis, as a first come first served, via our app. There will be 30 spaces available in each of the sessions each week.
“COMPETE” £200
Mens 2nd: Tuesday 20:30 - 22:00 & Thursday 20:30 - 22:00
Mens 3rd: Tuesday 07:00 - 09:00 & Sunday 18:00 - 19:30
Mens 4th: Tuesday 07:00 - 09:00 & Sunday 19:30 - 21:00
Womens 2nd: Monday 18:30 - 20:00 & Thursday 19:00-20:30
This membership offers regular coached sessions and includes opportunities to take part in BUCS fixtures. In additional to our focus 1st PERFORM teams, we also have Men's 2nd, Men's 3rd, Men's 4th and Womens' 2nd teams entered in to BUCS this year. COMPETE memberships can only be purchased following successful squad selection during our Big Week of Sport.
COMPETE memberships will be available to purchase following the squad selection event. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 25th September for more information or email them as below.
“PERFORM” Our Focus Sport 1st teams.
M1: Monday 20:00 – 22:00, Tuesday 20:00 - 22:00, Thursday 08:00 - 09:00
W1: Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00, Wednesday 07:00 - 08:30, Thursday 17:00 - 19:00
Perform memberships are determined by the Head Coach of each sport through Focus Sport Scholarship applications prior to the seaons starting. (See "Student Athletes" tab for more information).
Key Contacts
Head of Men’s Basketball: Andrew Lasker
Men's 2nd & 3rd Team Coach: Aarron Reay
Men's 4th Team Coach: Henry Ansah
Men’s Club President: Zach Martinez
Head of Women’s Basketball: Chris Bunten
Women's 2nd Team Coach: Stephen Lindoe
Women’s Club President: Megan McArdle
The Basketball club is supported by Northumbria Sport's Club Development Officer Amy Hargrave.
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